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Sounds of silence
Hello chatter, my old friend.
The sounds of silence are a dim recollection now, like mystery, privacy and paying attention to one thing — or one......
Lesson from 70 years ago
A thin fragment of moon stood watch that Christmas Eve as the president of the United States and the prime minister of Great Britain came out onto the......
It's that time of year when everything new is old again
Busy with all the preparations for the Christmas holiday — holy day — we are reminded by the glut of calendars in the stores and in our ma......
Extending a bad idea
So you might be watching the debate in Washington over the fate of the payroll tax cut, which President Obama wants extended and expanded, and which R......
Write-in wackiness
 

Charlie Smithgall was on a losing streak going into the November election.
The Republican, who had lost races for mayor and county commissio......
Best and worst Christmas foods
The worst Christmas gifts the Scribbler received as a cub reporter toiling for the Danville, Va., Register in the early 1970s were gift-wrapped bricks......
Column: Lawmaker takes heat after taking pension
Republican state Rep. Tom Creighton has taken his share of flak since telling me earlier this week that he would break his 2000 campaign pledge by acc......
A night (several, in fact) at the movies
Perhaps you've read a movie review and wondered: "Was that written by a 2-month-old child?"

After reading this column, you can say: "Yes."

Soon ......
For photo dealer, job just clicks
Decades ago, a camera clicked and captured an odd moment: a stern-faced woman strong-arming two small children to kiss.

Perhaps the amusing nature ......
Parties ponder price of payroll tax
If you're sitting around and wondering how much your taxes might rise next year if the payroll tax cut isn't extended, check out this site: www.whiteh......
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