by Michael Chancellor | Jul 21, 2021 | Opinion
Brené Brown begins her book, Daring Greatly, with a quote from Teddy Roosevelt. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better,” Roosevelt begins. “The credit belongs to...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 24, 2020 | Opinion
Author’s note: During this week of Thanksgiving, it seemed judicious to write something a bit lighter than usual. These are serious times, however, and there are crucial issues impacting our nation, including the ongoing struggle for justice and equality, and the...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Dec 10, 2019 | Opinion
Does Mister Rogers still resonate with today’s children? That was the premise of an article published in The Washington Post in late November. The author reported, to her surprise, that while other television programs and movies nostalgic to her and her husband did...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Oct 5, 2018 | Opinion
From late night talk shows to standup comedy, humor has long been an effective avenue for addressing serious topics. Laughter has a way of disarming audiences, allowing them to hear perspectives they might otherwise overlook or dismiss too quickly due to ingrained...
by Matt Sapp | Jan 25, 2017 | Opinion
NBC’s new game show “The Wall” is troubling. I’ve only seen one episode, but from the very beginning there was something off-putting about the show. I have to admit, though, that it hooked me. I watched until the end, I couldn’t look...
