Having written a recent column about movie tropes, I expected, and received messages about ones that I missed. This means you’re likely to see a sequel soon. This is known as “a columnist’s best ...

I am a proud fan of newspapers. I’m that guy you see sitting alone at a restaurant with a newspaper spread out next to my plate. People walk by and say, “Can’t you just get the news from your phone?” ...

The holiday season gave me a chance to catch up on some movies, both old and new. I now have access to more movies than I can ever see. But it’s nice to know they are available if needed. The late ...

Since the Christmas season now begins the day after Halloween (don’t blame me, it wasn’t my idea), we’ve been hearing holiday tunes for several weeks now. In ...

When I was growing up, an older lady in our community had a reputation. “Never ask her how she’s doing,” I was told. One day, I forgot the warning. “Hey, how are you?” I said to her. She began ...

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing three columns about sayings like, “Until the cows come home” and “Straight from the horse’s mouth,” many of you suggested a few others. I ...

The holiday season gave me a chance to catch up on some movies, both old and new. David Carroll is a Chattanooga news anchor, and his latest book is “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat,” available from his ...