Category Archives: Op-Ed

Happy Thanksgiving To One And All

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving or a Happy Friendsgiving depending on what you follow. I appreciate you all following and reading this blog as it has helped me focus on accomplish a daily goal. While I’ve had a few ups and down this year, several of my friends and their friends haveContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving To One And All”

The Unspoken Brilliance Of The Turkey Drop Episode Of ‘WKRP In Cincinnati’

Back around 2011 or 2012 when I was working as a news editor of the Wagoner Tribune, the advertising people got a bright idea for a promotion. It breaks down like this, each paper’s advertising rep must seek out a non-franchise mom-and-pop independent pizza restaurant owner in their coverage area. Said owner/proprietor will turn overContinue reading “The Unspoken Brilliance Of The Turkey Drop Episode Of ‘WKRP In Cincinnati’”

Farewell To A First-Class First Lady

During my time in the America, Ga. area covering news, I would occassionally see former President Jimmy Carter around. He was living at his modest home in the Plains community. I hardly ever saw Rosalynn Carter unless it was for a big event. Rosalynn, just like her husband, never really put on airs really. IContinue reading “Farewell To A First-Class First Lady”

Christianity Doesn’t Absolve You From Following All The Rules Others Do

Ok, show of hands, who the hell knew who Bobbi Storm was before this week? I’m going to be blunt with all Christian figures. No one really cares about your faith other than you. No one wants you to tell us about your love of Jesus and God. No one wants to try to makeContinue reading “Christianity Doesn’t Absolve You From Following All The Rules Others Do”

‘Milli Vanilli’ Finds The Right Tune

The controversy over Milli Vanilli still lingers like a stain over the entertainment industry that just won’t go away. It’s been over 30 years since it was announced that Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, the faces of the musical group, were just that – the faces. Many other singers, women and men, had sung theContinue reading “‘Milli Vanilli’ Finds The Right Tune”

Election Results Predict 2024 Election Should Be Titled ‘There Will Be Blood’

The 2024 General Elections will be on Nov. 5. That’s the same day that is known as Guy Fawkes Day. If you know of Guy Fawkes or have seen V for Vendetta, you’d know that Fawkes was one of those involved in the Gunpowder Plot which attempted to assassinate King James VI of England andContinue reading “Election Results Predict 2024 Election Should Be Titled ‘There Will Be Blood’”

Why The Sweet Book ‘Hair Love’ Is Being Banned Is A Head Scratcher

A lovely little book like Hair Love can be read within maybe five minutes, six if you look closer at the great illustrations. But why on Earth this book has been showing up on the banned lists and being pulled from libraries and schools is a wonder. The book was written by Matthew A. CherryContinue reading “Why The Sweet Book ‘Hair Love’ Is Being Banned Is A Head Scratcher”

The Bromance Of Joey And Chandler

I never did watch The Odd Couple 2010s series that Matthew Perry, who recently passed away, starred in with Thomas Lennon. Perry had pretty much did this concept earlier with Friends, but he played the Felix Unger role in that NBC sitcom. In Couple, he played Oscar Madison. Friends ran from 1994 to 2004. WhileContinue reading “The Bromance Of Joey And Chandler”

The Short Life And Sad, Horrible Death Of River Phoenix

What is it about dying young that makes it so tragic? Maybe it’s because so many people who have died had so much to offer. And it’s not just actors, musicians, athletes, or other celebrities. It’s people who were studying to be doctors, engineers, lawyers or teachers. Sometimes, it’s someone in their 30s or 40sContinue reading “The Short Life And Sad, Horrible Death Of River Phoenix”