Whoever came up with the original concept of “smart” devices had to be a fan of the “Terminator” movies. Because if these things are smart, they wouldn’t break down constantly and drive us insane.
America has always been known as a melting pot. But sometimes if you turn the heat up on a pot too much, everything dissolves. Including the traditions and the ability to laugh at ourselves.
The phrase “your tax dollars at work” may as well be “your tax dollars on vacation” whenever there’s a government shutdown.
Since Congress loves wasting cash on useless stuff, why not blow a billion or 10 on something unique that Americans can actually enjoy for our tax dollars?
“Why do we endure this heat every year?” My answer is the only one a Yankee can give: “Anything beats shoveling snow.”
Try rolling the dice with your family by playing an old-fashioned game. You might be surprised that the kids find it a lot more enjoyable than a phone.
People get emotional and care a great deal about pretty things that are broken. And the media knows this. Especially when it comes to missing persons.
In our current climate, everything is political, so now a story that showed the good guys winning is now a negative. Even a movie that doesn’t have a hint of an agenda … other than saving children.
The North and South have two very different traditions when it comes to wedding gifts.
I really don’t need to tell anyone in Alabama it’s going to be hot this summer. You can just step outside. No reporter required.
As summer heats up, here's a few facts about our favorite frozen dessert.
Have we, as a society, gotten so far beyond casual in our dress that even wearing khakis and an oxford shirt is now the equivalent of a tuxedo? Do basic business casual clothes send me directly to management?
There are plenty of people out there who do a lot more than I do for animals, running animal rescue organizations or fostering sick pets. I just thought I’d share the wonderful feeling you get when you save an animal.
“Mad Magazine” and its "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions" is no longer around, but stupid questions still are.
Of all the press box food I’ve experienced, most has been very good. Auburn definitely had the best menu (sorry, Alabama fans, but this is about food, not football) with a really tasty buffet.
The key to a great April Fools’ Day story is believability; it must look as if it’s actually true before the punch line.
As Sergeant Al said in the movie “Die Hard,” we’re gonna need a boatload of screen doors.
More than ever, parents want to know exactly what’s going on in their child’s school.
Every religion has its traditions. Growing up Catholic, the big event for a kid is your first holy communion.
Of all the stupid things the church of climate change has targeted, taking away gas stoves takes the cake.
Valentine’s Day. The time of romance, cupid, hearts, flowers and candy. But Valentine’s Day reminds me of donuts. Donuts and “The Poop Cruise.”
These days, the worldwide Italian community mourns the passing of number 155, pastina, which is just about the smallest pasta known to man.
You might think February, May and November are simply three months of the year. But in the world of television, they’re known as “sweeps months.”
In Mobile, life seems to come to a screeching halt, revolving around Mardi Gras for a few weeks. When I got a job in Mobile, I was assigned to cover my first Mardi Gras parade. I had no idea what to expect.
Young people apparently have no idea how different life was before the advent of technology turned this country into one ruled by Skynet. So I started thinking of all the great stuff from the “good old days” that no longer exists.
The death of an athlete in any sport is rare, but after the very visible collapse of Damar Hamlin, the potential for it is front and center in minds across the country.
Here are the suggested New Year resolutions that should cover everyone in some shape or form.