Category Archives: general

A reader commented on a recent column I had written about music. “Dude, you are living in the past!” I couldn’t agree more. I’m old enough to remember when we… Read more »

We have lost some great singers and musicians this year. Although stars like Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, and Paul Simon are still performing in their golden years, many others have… Read more »

Reader comments about a recent column have inspired me to write another one on the origin of common sayings. For instance, “I’ll vote in this election come hell or high… Read more »

Sometimes, in the midst of chaos, I find solace in music. It doesn’t have to be soft music. Play me some classic rock ‘n soul, and suddenly I’m in a… Read more »

Many Trump voters admit that the president is not perfect. Yes, they say, he engages in petty feuds. Is Elon Musk his favorite person, or his mortal enemy? Check back… Read more »

As America’s slowest-rising columnist, I am blessed to be in a number of fine newspapers. It is not a particularly large number, but it is a number nonetheless. I feel… Read more »

Two weeks ago, I ended a column with the phrase, “Good Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise.” After almost every column, sharp-eyed readers will correct me on either a… Read more »

As I reminisce about days gone by, I realize that there are many things I will never do again. I have made a list. Some are by choice, and others… Read more »

Having grown up in rural northeast Alabama, I was exposed to a variety of accents. Of course, there was “Basic Southern,” in which a customer at my parents’ country store… Read more »

President Donald Trump’s major campaign promises in 2024 included decreasing illegal immigration, reducing the price of eggs and gasoline, banning transgender athletes, ending wars, imposing tariffs, improving government efficiency, helping… Read more »