Commentary
Thanks, but No Thanks
The use of the phrase Black Friday to describe the day after Thanksgiving was first used in 1951 by an associate editor of “Factory Management and Maintenance.”
Great Gifts for Peace on Earth
The new Center Street Mercantile, which opened Sept. 23, offers locally made goods of astounding variety, from fuzzy “Bumble” hats (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) to brooms shaped like the Nimbus 2000 (Harry Potter), there is something for everyone.
The Dreaded Ordinance
I’ve spoken a few times now about Fayetteville’s civil rights ordinance. I covered the first city council meeting, where Sarah Marsh was booed. I live-facebooked the entirety of the 10-hour
My Patented Pity Party Panacea
Like thousands of other people, this time of year has me following the tradition of making a “things I’m thankful for” list. Sure, it’s cliché, but it’s one that is beneficial.
Wild for Turkeys
There are many awesome aspects of living in Northwest Arkansas, only one of which is the existence of wild turkeys. But at this time of year, in the hearts (and stomachs) of many of our residents, turkey is the main attraction.
Brooks Hummel Nature Preserve Something to Be Thankful For
The City of Fayetteville contains one of the best-kept secrets (besides Mt. Kessler) for hiking within city limits.
South by Southwest
I’ve noticed that whenever someone talks about the South being full of racists, rednecks and other derogatory words that start with the letter r, there are inevitably southerners who are offended by the statement.
He Deserves A Flagging
In California, a high school student, Derek Giardina, was punished for omitting the words under God while leading his school in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Future of Plastic
Plastic has been a familiar friend around the house and a terrible terror around the globe, creating a more convenient lifestyle for many people and a big problem for the
The Christmas That Couldn’t Be Saved
Through movies, books, and now dance and song, Kirk Cameron — known for his role of Seaver on television’s “Growing Pains” — has made it clear that he and God are BFFs, and that if anyone doubts anything he says, they’re wrong.