Columnists
Close calls
The trip home from the office a couple days ago almost cost me my life.
November 19, 2009
- By Jane Howard Lee
One giant leap
Howdy, y’all. I’ve been somewhat introspective lately, which may have been obvious if you read my last column.
November 17, 2009
- By Luke Hales
Music in the air at 2nd
My fertile mind was alive with the sound of music. It wouldn’t last long. (No, no. I’m speaking of the MUSIC not lasting. My mind is just fine.)
November 17, 2009
- By Jim Finley
In my defense
I have a little confession to make: Back in August I was caught in a moment of lawlessness and was singled out by an officer of the law.
November 14, 2009
- By Natalie Whatley
Hearing stuff an art form
I do believe I’m undergoing some sort of hearing loss. I’m told this comes with age, but that’s no comfort.
November 13, 2009
- By Jim Finley
A serious wake-up call
Before I get too involved here, I have to point out what may be the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long, long time.
November 12, 2009
- By Luke Hales
Ready, set, Christmas
Have you started your Christmas shopping?
Have you searched for lists of the hot toys of the year in an attempt to figure out what in the world you are going to get for the children in your life?
November 12, 2009
- By Jane Howard Lee
Oh say, can you see Sitka
When the newly released DVD version of “The Proposal” emerged on our TV screen, I looked forward to seeing scenes of Sitka
November 11, 2009
- By Wanda Orton
Working at smelling so sweet
The scene was inside an elevator at a Harris County courthouse. It was headed downward, carrying me with it.
November 10, 2009
- By Jim Finley
Catch some happiness
There isn’t a day, week, or month left on the calendar that isn’t set aside to observe, commemorate, or otherwise notice a cause, individual, or group
November 07, 2009
- By Natalie Whatley
Shocking news on electricity
Walking down a long hallway that leads to the Bat Cave, my Real Newsman Office, I spotted a light on in the bedroom closet belonging to a person whose name shan’t be used for purposes of this story.
November 06, 2009
- By Jim Finley
Falling in head-first
I decided not to write a Tuesday column because I wrote one Saturday, and too much of a good thing can be a little much. Kind of like Halloween candy, really.
November 05, 2009
- By Luke Hales
No longer red all over
There is good news for anyone who is not a fan of red-light cameras.
November 05, 2009
- By Jane Howard Lee
Priests, preachers and the AP
Father Denis Kennedy's photo in the St. Joseph Catholic Church booklet, printed in 1958 when the new church was dedicated, reminded me of the old newsroom rule related to the title of "Father."
November 04, 2009
- By Wanda Orton
Being a grandpa neat deal
Did you hear about the answer a six-year-old gave when asked where his grandma lived? No? Then allow me to share with you.
November 03, 2009
- By Jim Finley