Who Says You Can’t Find Love…Through Politics!

And so it begins. If you were wondering what the first effect of a possible Donald Trump presidency would be...look no further than the dating world. Introducing: MapleMatch.com! A co-worker of mine pointed me to the website...which I understand started out as a joke, but quickly earned legitimacy. Under the (fairly obvious) tagline of "Make … Continue reading Who Says You Can’t Find Love…Through Politics!

Hooray for Harriet!!!

The U.S. Treasury took a while, didn't it? Well..at least the ball is rolling. Sometime around 2020 it will unveil a new design for the $20 bill...with abolitionist Harriet Tubman front and center..literally. An historic move to say the least. It has been a mere century since a woman (Martha Washington) appeared on American paper … Continue reading Hooray for Harriet!!!

Isn’t 108 Years Enough?

As much as I would love to...I can't bring myself to pick my favorite baseball team to win the 2016 World Series. It would be the first title since 1908. That's right. I am a Chicago Cubs fan! I know what you're thinking. How does a guy from South Carolina (whose only experience with the … Continue reading Isn’t 108 Years Enough?

Tracking The Storm: What Is Your Condition?

My wife and I have lived in the Northeastern U.S. for a bit more than a year. Wherever we've lived has had its own weather issues: hurricanes, heat, humidity, etc. But here, it's snow -- and lots of it at times. Through my three decades in media, I have watched meteorologists at work. I've noticed … Continue reading Tracking The Storm: What Is Your Condition?

You Can Always Go Home Again For A Moment..Or Longer

My wife posed a question to me recently during a trip home to South Carolina. "Where would you want to retire?" she asked. All of a sudden the idea light went on above my head. When you're from the historic city of Charleston, that light tends to look a little like this: Why not end … Continue reading You Can Always Go Home Again For A Moment..Or Longer

Remembering My Friend…And One Heckuva Writer!

Ken Burger 1949-2015 When I started this blog..the premise was to periodically point out "when the news that should make sense...doesn't". South Carolina newsman, sportswriter, columnist, editor..and my friend..Ken Burger has died..passing on Tuesday. He was two days short of celebrating his 66th birthday. Quite honestly...that does not make the least bit of sense to … Continue reading Remembering My Friend…And One Heckuva Writer!