Many years ago, one of my all-time favorite comedians, the late George Carlin, released his best-selling book Brain Droppings. Anyone who’s witnessed his classic routines knows that Mr. Carlin had a twisted and acerbic sense of humor, but he never … Read the rest
According to historians, citizens of ancient Rome watched helplessly for
six days and seven nights as their city burned to the ground. The legend
dictating that their emperor, Nero, attended to menial tasks as his
kingdom crumbled remains uncertain, but … Read the rest
Community activist Cheryl “Action” Jackson has not forgotten her humble roots.
“Experience is the best teacher,” says the TX native, who founded Plano-based Minnie’s Food Pantry in 2008. “At one time, my husband and I simultaneously worked five jobs. I … Read the rest
The die was probably cast from the moment I was born. According to Mama, one of the first things she noticed, after counting the fingers and toes of course, was my hair. “You had the thickest, glossiest curls I’d ever … Read the rest
By Friday, the Thanksgiving festivities are already a memory. The turkey’s been sliced up, other leftovers assembled into a fridge-crowding freestyle buffet as people clear away the clutter, settle in to debating yesterday’s big game, family drama and today’s best … Read the rest