Category Archives: general

Let’s go back one hundred years. A president (Warren G. Harding) is mired in scandals: his cronies, appointed to powerful positions, are charged with crimes. Harding is accused of using… Read more »

As I write this, I’m recovering from my first fall football weekend of 2025. With the Atlanta Braves nestled near the cellar of the National League East, my weekends are… Read more »

Liverpool had the Beatles. California had the Beach Boys. And Alabama had, well, Alabama. In the 1980s, the Fort Payne band took the nation by storm, breaking every record, winning… Read more »

My wife and I started an enjoyable bi-weekly activity 18 months ago, and you might like it too. We call it “Video Night,” and every other Sunday we take a… Read more »

Sometimes, when I’m out in public, a person will say, “Hey, you’re that weatherman, right?” (I’m not.) Or, “Do you still own that restaurant?” (Never did.) Or they will say,… Read more »

I don’t have a strong pain threshold. I’m not saying I’m soft, but I’m convinced a paper cut is one of the most painful things God created. Sure, women tell… Read more »

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing two columns about sayings like, “Until the cows come home” and “Straight from the horse’s mouth,” many readers suggested a… Read more »

As I tell anyone who will listen, I am blessed. From the time I was tall enough to see over the counter at my parents’ store, I have had a… Read more »

There are many traits I admire in a person, such as kindness, intelligence, and patience. A sense of humor is also near the top of the list. I am always… Read more »

I attended the grand opening of a new “safety first” community playground, and it looked nothing like the playgrounds of my youth. I vividly remember sharp edges, swings that took… Read more »