Editorial Columns 6 November 2019

Editor can do his own shopping, thank you

In the novel “1984,” the common theme of the book that kept the characters in fear was the mantra: “Big Brother is watching you.” Fast forward to 2019, and now Big Brother is delivering your groceries — and sticking them in your refrigerator. News broke on Monday that Walmart is expanding its grocery delivery service and offering customers from 1,400 stores the option of unlimited deliveries on groceries for a monthly fee of $12.95 or annual cost
Editorial Columns 12 September 2019
Timing, location of peace talks doomed them from start
This week was the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America, a dark day that adults in this country remember all too well. This week was also when the president of the United States planned to hold secret meetings with Taliban leaders — a fact the public learned when he tweeted they were now cancelled because a U.S.
Editorial Columns 30 May 2019
Real life about to hit grads — and that’s a good thing
Graduation season is upon us, as hundreds of area teens are saying goodbye to one level of education and moving into the next chapters of their lives, whether it’s further education or starting new careers. It’s something that arrives before anyone realizes it, and there’s a reality check that hits grads hard. Things will change, for better or for worse.
Editorial Columns 9 April 2019
Americans need action, not acting, in Trump’s Cabinet
Perhaps when Donald Trump leaves the White House, whether it’s in two years or six, he should fund a theater troupe. Democrats might assume I’m making light of his overdramatic personality, but in this case, I’m talking about all of the “acting” Cabinet members and other key agency directors.
Editorial Columns 22 February 2019
Jussie Smollett’s ‘victim’ tale makes victims of us all
When “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a vicious hate crime in January, the world felt horrible for him, with U.S.
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