Crane: Cryptocurrency’s kryptonite

Here’s a story of the high-flying funny money that flew too close to the sun … and then ...There are times in life when a moment crystallizes in your mind, and increasingly, at least for me, you can anticipate when the latest hot topic is about to jump the Shark.

Smith: I’m Thankful

I’m always reminded at Thanksgiving that we should first be thankful for Thanksgiving itself, because it gets us in the mood for Christmas.

Rich: Dill and me

It was in the Springtime, some 20-odd years ago, that I was headed to the Georgia coast for a speaking engagement.My phone rang. This was in the glorious days before texting had rudely invaded our lives.The most beautiful, lilting voice replied to my “Hello?

Tocher: ‘Saw it with my own eyes’ may no longer count

It’s no longer science fiction or even something to eventually get used to; artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, already racing ahead, though plenty of us are feeling more than a little apprehensive about what that means for everyday life.

Yarbrough: Let’s show our thanks first

I guess I need to check my calendar. I had assumed this was Thanksgiving Week, but according to the television ads, it’s Christmas already — or “the Holiday season,” for the politically correct.There is just one problem. I haven’t yet had the chance to express my gratitude or to tell you why.

Letter to the Editor: Wreaths Across America

Dear Editor,I am writing to urge our community to show its robust support and volunteer for a crucial annual event: Wreaths Across America, this year on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Crane: Marjorie Taylor Greene 2.0

As we watch our local, state, and federal elected officials in office and in action, their public media appearances and more salacious comments tend to define their public persona overly.

Crane: Just say no to ‘Arc de Trump’

Finalizing this column on Veterans Day, I want to be clear that our nation is forever indebted to the millions of men and women who have served in uniform. This includes all those serving today, in every corner of the globe, protecting our nation, our freedoms, and our way of life as Americans.

Yarbrough: What’s in a word?

Simply put, there is nothing like a good whiff of petrichor to make a guy feel on top of the world. That depends, of course, on my computer’s teraflop since I’m WFH and not interested in ghost kitchens.

Smith: Fall scenes

With a fortnight remaining in November and the thermometer readings in decline, a sense of appreciation is building as the transition to indoor living takes place, but only when daylight segues into darkness.