I can never seem to get it all done and I bet most people can relate. Working full-time, spending time with loved ones, taking care of a household, running errands, planning meals, getting exercise, oh and don’t forget sleeping. That may sound ridiculous but sometimes, I do. It seems when there is an overwhelming number…… MORE
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Sam Putney: 7/10/15 Going Ape
Want to know a sure sign that the world is going to hell? Well, I was reading a story last night that brought home some real, reality. True story. Did you know the biggest heartthrob in Japan these days is a gorilla. That’s right, an ape. He’s driving Japanese women crazy. His name is Shabani…… MORE
Amy Chodroff: Bubble wrap that won’t pop?
Is it the beginning of the end of civilization as we know it?? Could be!!! The makers of “Bubble Wrap” announced this past week it will start selling a new type of bubble wrap that can’t be “popped”. What???!!!! Yes, you read correctly, it’s being called iBubble Wrap and it’s sold flat and airless, making…… MORE
Dave Williams: 7/2/15 Donald Trump is being thumped
I knew he would be. In fact, I said so the day he announced his candidacy to become the next POTUS. The media pounding is shock-and-awe relentless. They love the guy because he is so easy to attack. I’ve spent most of my four decades in the news business trying to convince people that there…… MORE
Eric Bushman: 7/1/15 We live in a society!
When it comes to the “New normal” that has been walking two blocks to work from a parking garage dodging construction cones and getting used to additional traffic lights, today’s experience of almost being hit by a car certainly takes the cake. And, when taking the cake, please watch out for the other cakes crossing…… MORE
Alan Scaia: 6/30/15 I’m in a glass case of emotion.
These past few weeks have been crazy for our newsroom. It started, as craziness often does, in the Houston area. I was sent to cover the arrival of Tropical Storm Bill. The last time I spent the night along the Galveston sea wall was for the arrival of Hurricane Ike back in 2008. Oh, and…… MORE
Rick Hadley: 6/29/15 Customer service is dead. (Part II)
You might remember last week how I had complained about the customer service I received at the Dallas Public Library regarding my attempt to turn in garage sale permit paperwork. The clerk had refused saying it was too close to closing time to handle my request. I was quite pleased to have gotten a voice…… MORE
Marlee McCormick: 6/26/15 I’m on vacation!
Have you ever gone on vacation and then felt like you needed a vacation? When did vacations become so much work? Earlier this month my family and I took a trip to New York City. It was a combination graduation present for my daughter Casey, who loves musical theater and wanted to see Broadway, and…… MORE
Kristin Thrower: 6/24/15 Overcoming a vacation setback
The Black Mark on an Otherwise Blissful Vacation That Took Place at Terminus – yes, from The Walking Dead I haven’t taken a real vacation in 4 years, so you can imagine the supreme delight of a week away from home and work that finally came. I scheduled the week of my birthday off (nope…… MORE
Freda Ross: 6/23/15 The elephant in the room
I guess it’s time for me to address the big white elephant in the room. Race, racism, hatred and hurt. I intentionally avoid topics like this for a couple of reasons. One, because I’m in the media and two because I don’t believe my 2 cents are really going to change someone’s opinion, but here…… MORE
