For as long as there’s been high-profile crime, there’s been copycat versions. But this week, my news feed has been filled with stories about young students making threats, online or in person, at schools across America. Experts think these situations are being triggered by last week’s school shooting near Atlanta. Many say it’s a cry…
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For many people, September 11, 2001, changed their lives permanently. And I’m not just talking about people from New York. Even though it’s been 23 years, many of us still struggle with what happened that day. While we shouldn’t be shocked that our enemies tried to attack us, it’s all that has happened since then…
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Car culture is a unique experience. We all have different ways of identifying with people who share our passions. I’m not sure how cows and ducks came to be a part of creating a community, but they have. Last year, I talked about Jeep Ducking, where Jeep owners leave rubber ducks for others who share…
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Every time we get behind the wheel, there’s a possibility that something terrible will happen. We could encounter a drunk driver, someone who’s on the phone, or text messaging. We’re always in danger whenever we get in the car to go somewhere. But now, many worry about a hidden danger. Over the weekend, someone shot…
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It’s been a sweltering summer. But you can finally see that the season is changing. It’s not because the temperatures are dropping or the leaves are changing color. You can see that Fall is here because the football season is in full swing. The college games started last week, and the NFL is back this…
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I check my online news feed numerous times throughout the day. That’s how I keep up with what’s happening in the world. But I had to step away from it yesterday. So many of the headlines discussing the Georgia school shooting added two words that really bothered me. It wasn’t just another senseless shooting, but…
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As society changes, etiquette is often a topic of discussion. While some things never change, with every new generation, there are always adjustments. One topic that’s acceptable in only a few social settings has concerned people for many years. We’re talking about sunglasses. Wearing them at night is always a no-no unless you’re a celebrity…
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As I write this, I’m sitting in the dark. The only light I have is the glow from the screen on my iPad. Last night, I was getting ready to produce this new episode of the podcast when we lost power at the house. That happens here in Nashville more than we like, but it’s…
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When Labor Day started in the late 1800s, it was a day to honor the people who made their living in the labor trade unions. However, a day to honor only part of the workforce would fail. So, through the years, it became a day to celebrate the blue-collar and white-collar office workers. I’ve longed…
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It’s sometimes hard to keep up with all of the characters on TV trying to sell you insurance. Jake from State Farm, The Geico Gecko, and Flo from Progressive are some of the best-known. And while I don’t care about those pitch persons or animals, there is one insurance spokesman I love. He’s Dr Rick…
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