by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 7, 2008 | Opinion
I’m drooling, but not for barbecue or even Thanksgiving dinner. A feast for the eyes has arrived in Boston, and my own eyes are itching for the view when I visit that fair city in a couple of weeks. I’m posting this notice in hopes that other travelers...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 7, 2008 | Opinion
The challenge of losing weight is a staple of American reality television. Shows like “The Biggest Loser” and “Celebrity Fit Club” revolve around weight loss, while others like “Supernanny” or “Wife Swap” have included...
by Mike Smith | Nov 7, 2008 | Opinion
Three older pastors took me aside to offer some well-intentioned advice. In summary, they told me I wouldn’t get far in ministry if I challenged racism. They defended their racist humor, insisting they meant no harm, declaring it was simply part of culture....
by John D. Pierce | Nov 6, 2008 | Opinion
The election night demeanor of 68-year-old Congressman John Lewis is one to remember. He was solemn and reflective — not giddy like part of a post-game victory celebration.Partisan politics aside, Lewis — like Sen. John McCain — is a true American hero. While...
by James L. Evans | Nov 6, 2008 | Opinion
Something of an awakening occurred among many of the faithful. It’s almost as if scales fell from their eyes and they saw that they were not really being represented by conservative politicians so much as they were being pandered to by them. And while I agree...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 5, 2008 | Opinion
It’s tempting to talk about election results this morning, but candidates on every side have decried “pundits” to such an extent that I’d just as soon not act like one and add to their consternation. On the subject of elections, I’ll just...
