So afraid? Afraid so!

At Jerry Seinfeld has an old comedy bit about how people fear public speaking more than they fear dying. “So that means if you’re at a funeral you’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy!” Seinfeld quips at the end of the joke.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: Brown paper and corrugated cardboard are relatively easy to recycle and remanufacture. This is done at operations scattered across the country. And we are seeing more of our goods come in boxes to our houses. I like to do my part to recycle our boxes.

The world of water words

At some point, every person thinks about making his mark — leaving his legacy in this world. Because I tend to think literally, I have always thought it would be cool to have a geographical feature named after me.

Intangible gifts

Monday is Valentine’s Day, ladies and fellas! I’m sure you’ve been racking your brain on the perfect gift to get your special someone. Only a couple of more days to do that until you realize that you’ve only got two more days left and just buy some flowers and treats! Just kidding!

To sound the silliest, become an illeist

There’s a 1995 episode of “Seinfeld” where Jerry, George and Kramer play basketball at the local health club with a guy named Jimmy. Not only does Jimmy sell special training shoes that supposedly increase your vertical leap, but he always refers to himself in the third person.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: This week I bring you good news and then some bad. First the good news.

Tarleton to host Career Fair Feb. 9

Tarleton State University’s Career Services and College of Business will host the annual College of Business Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, on the Stephenville campus, Business Building second floor.

The Wordle on the street

Have you been seeing strange updates on your friends’ social media accounts? I’m not talking about armchair political hot takes or quack medical advice — that’s standard social media fare. I’m referring to rows of gray, yellow and green squares.

DPS reminds Texans of resources

As kids kick off the second half of the school year, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds students, parents, teachers and other school administrators that the iWatchTexas program is a critical resource for reporting suspicious activity in schools and communities in order to help...

Is it time to wave the white flag?

I try to be a positive guy, especially when it comes to grammar. I believe a rising tide lifts all ships and that there is more than enough good grammar to go around. If you came on my grammar talk show equivalent of “Oprah,” I’d be on stage yelling, “Look under your seats! You get good grammar!