John Seigenthaler

John Seigenthaler was a giant. He was as much a part of this city’s history as anyone he covered, and his integrity and passion for truth and justice have inspired many people in many walks of life. I appeared on his televised book review program, A Word on...

Fixing Me

Remembering that the best use of the time and energy I’d like to spend fixing you is fixing me.

Dad

My dad died 11 years ago this week. Hard to believe it’s been that long. He was, among other things, a character. Here are some of the things I remember him saying more than once. In some cases, way more than once:   1. Life is a do-it-yourself kit. 2....

Memorial Day

Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, and originally commemorated those soliders who died on both sides in the Civil War. We have since come to honor all Americans who have died during military service on Memorial Day, and more and more people are using the...