Roe v. Wade
I have always believed that abortion rights would be the one issue that would eventually tear this country apart. Even more today, I believe it. There is no changing of…
You just never know.
You just never know what people are going through. I’m referring to Naomi Judd. In case you haven’t heard, she died. The alert came on my phone late Saturday afternoon.…
That was close.
A missile attack by Russia into Ukraine struck right next door to the hotel where representatives of the United Nations were staying. No U.N. staff were there, but this is…
What’d I Miss?
A few days away from the news is good for the soul. Okay, I’m never completely away, but I was not immersed in it. I’m a news producer’s worst nightmare,…
Home. Part 2
My trip to Paris, Texas, is ending. I’m at DFW airport waiting for my flight home. I approached this trip with excitement and dread. It had been over two years…
Home.
I guess I’ll always refer to Texas as home. As I think about it, I’ve been away now longer than I lived there. Certainly, away from my hometown of Paris,…
Do we trust him?
I don’t think he originated it, but one of Dan Rather’s famous “Ratherisms” is: “Trust your mother, but cut the cards yourself.” That’s what popped into my head when the…
Zelensky. Admired.
Bret Stephens writes a great opinion piece in today’s New York Times. It’s called “Why We Admire Zelensky.” I hope you have access to the Times website. If so, leave…
Mask not???
First of all, I’m getting on a plane later this week. My first time home to Texas in over two years. I’m excited to see friends and family. It’s been…
And the war continues.
It’s Monday morning. The Monday after Easter. A nice, restful weekend. It was not the same for the poor people of Ukraine. I’m starting to really worry that this is…