Dec 19, 2017
Call result in Alabama ‘Edith Bunker’s revenge’
In the days just prior to the special election in Alabama, New York Times columnist Howell Raines profiled Odis and Mavinee Bishop, a Greatest Generation couple living in Arley, Alabama, who were spl…
Dec 14, 2017
Money that NFL commissioner diverted hasn't silenced players
In a Slate interview, the San Francisco 49ers’ Eric Reid said he’s been told the NFL is planning to allow owners to shift money pledged to other charitable campaigns, like breast cancer and Salute th…
Dec 14, 2017
Legislation brings unintended consequences for community colleges
Florida is fortunate to have state leaders who are eager to build upon the successes of the state’s highly performing college system.
System-wide enhancements that impact all 28 Florida colleges mu…
Dec 12, 2017
A look at the college football playoffs
Now that the cheers and tears are over and with all the bowl games and the playoffs out, this is the last of the football schedule we’ll do. It includes all the Southeastern Conference and the Atlant…
Dec 11, 2017
It is Christmastime — be kind
I am shocked and appalled by some of the malicious comments that I have read on social media about the horrific wildfires in Southern California.
Comments such as: "burn, baby, burn" or "who cares,…
Dec 11, 2017
Police chief’s wishes for a safe, secure holiday season
The holidays are upon us! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, to quote the old Christmas standard made popular by Andy Williams. But as you indulge in the "much mistletoeing" that Andy sang abo…
Dec 11, 2017
Have you found your Christmas spirit yet?
The Christmas season is here again. How’s your Christmas spirit? More to the point, what is it that kindles your Christmas spirit?
My Christmas spirit is more difficult to kindle this year than in …
Dec 11, 2017
Waning respect for the rule of law
Following a recent terrorist attack in Manhattan that killed eight and injured 12, President Donald Trump attacked the criminal justice system. He suggested that the criminal justice system was parti…
Dec 8, 2017
Fellow Gen Xers — how do we fix this problem we created?
Do you ever wonder, "How did it go so wrong?" How did generations of hard workers create a generation of people with time to protest when offended? A whole section of the population who apparently ha…
Dec 8, 2017
Celebrate peace and good will in December
December is here and for many Americans that often means craziness.
There is so much to do!
Decorating — Do you put lights outside your house? Outside decorating can mean almost anything from a w…