Editorials

Ink, Politics, and Playing Nice

Ink, Politics, and Playing Nice

Ink, Politics, and Playing Nice

Extra! Extra! Read Between the Lies:Owning a newspaper is like standing between the people and the politicians: the public demands truth, the politicians demand silence, and the paper expects you to print it all—leaving you to juggle ink, outrage, and deadlines.
Lick this, and tell me what you see

Lick this, and tell me what you see

Lick this, and tell me what you see

Tasked with the final bit of literary craftsmanship before the permeance of ink is applied, the absurdity of my week was so extraordinary that my unconscious thoughts took the opportunity to play the role of comic relief, narrating my editorial duties like Elwood Blues from the 1980 film, “The...
Critical me this, Batman

Critical me this, Batman

Critical me this, Batman

I am fascinated with time. Time tends to be a kaleidoscope of lenses we view our existence in relation to its continuous passage. It’s all relative. Time will tell. What a difference a day makes.
Not deaf, dumb, or blind

Not deaf, dumb, or blind

Not deaf, dumb, or blind

As an editor and columnist, I not only welcome opposing dialogue but advocate for the use of it, as in my observation the decisions that follow thoughtful debate frequently serve the greatest public interest.
What now? Let’s turn that frown upside down

What now? Let’s turn that frown upside down

What now? Let’s turn that frown upside down

While before diving into this editorial, I would hope that readers would have at least read beyond this week’s headlines. Although to truly understand how Fisher County reached the decision to close the county jail, you would have needed a subscription since 2013.
Who has time for opinions

Who has time for opinions

Who has time for opinions

While I hesitate to confirm any degree of common belief about myself, I cannot deny that when I am not purposely disconnecting for preoperative purposes, I find myself locked in a continuously evolving game of cat-and-mouse with the next story.
Blinded by transparency

Blinded by transparency

Blinded by transparency

Have you ever been driving down the road when you are suddenly blinded by the sun reflecting off the face of your passenger's smartphone? I know I have, and while it has not caused an accident, it often shocks the system and takes your attention away from driving... if only for a moment.
2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

Grab you a glass of tea and set with me awhile, I've got Joe's breakfast cooked and he's already outside before it gets too hot for him to be out, he cleaned out his little spot he has for his bluebonnets last week. You will notice I said, 'His spot!!!!!