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April 26, 2009
Why not Obesity Day?
Unless you’re a government worker, you might not be aware there’s a holiday tomorrow.
April 12, 2009
Mommy Madonna?
If Madonna’s not able to adopt a child from Malawi, I have a wonderful alternative - adopt me.
April 11, 2009
Good news in the midst of turmoil
Bad news is everywhere these days. It’s not the first time and it won’t be the last. It just seems to have all come at once this year.
March 29, 2009
Falling for a pet
Under the law of nature, our pets are totally justified in trying to get us.
March 22, 2009
ALL CAPS AWESOME
I’ve often remarked to my colleagues and friends about how impressed I am with the proclamations of those who choose to type in all caps.
March 15, 2009
Debt will keep us together
This week’s column will be yet another masterpiece about the recession.
March 14, 2009
It’s been a horrible week
The words of Murray Wise describe the pain felt by those who lost loved ones during Michael McLendon’s 24 miles of terror on Tuesday: “The 15 years I had with my son and the 18 years I had with Tracy were good, but I need more.“
March 08, 2009
Human sacrifice, why not?
With the failure of various bailouts, buyouts and H.R. Bill 435 (which would throw the kitchen sink at the stock market) to boost the Madonna-like sagging of our economic fortunes, it’s blindingly obvious that we Americans are going to have to sacrifice.
March 01, 2009
We’re not monkeying around
I, Bonzo, will be taking over for Mr. Cook this week.
February 22, 2009
Cursives! Foiled again.
The writing’s on the wall, and it ain’t in cursive.
February 15, 2009
Generations apart
The subject of this week’s column will be improving communications between generations of Americans.
February 08, 2009
Pick the pork
Our economy is currently tanking for lack of smoker cessation programs, tribal alcohol and substance abuse counseling and STD prevention.
February 01, 2009
Deflower power
I’ve decided to become a brain surgeon.
January 25, 2009
Adult-proof: Kids’ clothes so complicated not even a baby could master
When navigating on the high seas of consumerism, there’s a variety of hazards you can encounter that are far worse than the lame analogy I’m using to get this column started.
January 18, 2009
Cyst-em of a Down
There are certain words one does not like to hear applied to oneself.
The new town square
Participating in an online social network is the last thing I thought I’d do. A colleague I met at a conference last summer persuaded me to give it a try.
January 11, 2009
Bromancing the Stone
At some point, one of your single friends will likely make the horrible mistake of entering into romantic relationship that lasts longer than a night at Cowboys, a trip to the convenience store bathroom dispensary and (if his pockets are fat) Waffle House in the morning.
January 03, 2009
Don’t live in fear in 2009
There is usually a great deal of optimism when the U.S. rings in a new year. However, there wasn’t much enthusiasm as we welcomed 2009.
December 14, 2008
Snuggling up with sleeves
Today’s column will be an insightful think-piece about a blanket with sleeves.
December 07, 2008
Whoever smelt it first, taxed it worst
The greenie weenies recently gave third-rate humor columnists like me an early Christmas present by proposing a tax on cow flatulence.
November 30, 2008
The holiday pressure cooker
Familiar behaviors common in family holiday gatherings.
November 29, 2008
Take time to give thanks
With all the headlines of doom and gloom about the economy, you would think there’s not much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend.
November 27, 2008
Don’t take good health for granted
Letterman asked the dying singer what advice he might have for others.
“Enjoy every sandwich,” quipped Zevon.
November 23, 2008
Fighting artism
Early intervention key in avoiding social “ailment.“
November 09, 2008
‘This changes everything’
For the first time, the United States set a black man in the position to lead and my emotions were much in tune with the young boy from Atlanta. Again, my eyes well up with tears because I can proudly say: “Because of Barack Obama, it means I can do anything.”
Adjusting to an Obama nation
Here’s a few strategies for coping.
November 08, 2008
The American Dream is alive and well
As it became apparent that Barack Obama would win Tuesday’s election, I took a few minutes to sit back and ponder the meaning of the results.
November 02, 2008
Don’t get fooled again
The cycle of high-and-low gas prices has happened before and will happen again.
October 25, 2008
My ‘Little Buddy’ is going to war
Like many other families in the Wiregrass, the war in Iraq has hit home for my family.
The Eagle has covered many tearful farewells as family members have said goodbye to their loved ones who were deployed to Iraq. The Eagle has also reported on many happy homecomings.
This is the week we have our tearful goodbye as my nephew leaves with a unit of the Alabama National Guard to serve for one year in Iraq.
October 19, 2008
The world of newspapers
Slow economy leads to downsizing of newspapers.
News editor Christie Kulavich guides you to fun events happening in the Wiregrass.
Sports writer Drew Champlin writes about the latest sports news from Troy University.
Reporters Lance Griffin and Debbie Ingram write about latest news released on the country music development planned for Houston County.
