Local Opinion Editorials

Interestingly, just after seeing Margin Call, which I reviewed in the last issue, I saw another movie in which the

It seems like all anyone can talk about is Wall Street. Since the beginning of the financial crisis up through

There’s a proverb that says if you love something, let it go. If it returns, it’s yours. If not, well,

When many people say they don’t remember, what they really mean is they never knew. Idiocy PersonifiedA friend of mine

Last semester, I was driving to teach my class at Miami University when I saw a Mike Morris for President

Years ago I accepted a friend’s mysterious invitation to attend what he said would be the “greatest Halloween celebration” I

You can’t buy class.Only the classless think they can. No GutsI hate Halloween,Mary the pumpkin said,They carved up my face,And

Never talk too much about too little. The EarringsMy friend Dan and I were having dinner at Bandido’s, my favorite

I grew up in a baseball house, so you’ll have to pardon the bad sports puns. My brother had a

I must be the only one in this world of ours that truly appreciates quietness. Maybe it’s old age stomping

Uncle Sam, can you hear me?You can’t spend yourself out of debt. Bad JudgeWhen it comes to the judges on

There’s something about the way the flu shot advertisements start going up earlier and earlier every year that I find

People who do volunteer work in neighborhood associations, churches, and nonprofit organizations frequently run out of ideas for fundraising, service

With autumn usually comes an onslaught of horror movies and as much as I love Halloween, this poses a problem

The most beneficial force in the world is love.The most destructive is hate. Jesus’ Underwear The second grade class at

If I learned from all my mistakes…I’d be pretty damn smart! The Bread Man It always amazes me when I

When my wife invited me to go with her to the gym I thought it was a good idea. When

I’m getting a little weary of vampires’ popularity. I mean, Dracula is one of my favorite books, but there is

It’s not the size of one’s head that counts…it’s what’s in it. No PewI went to a service at a

Folks, I have good news and bad news. Since the world didn’t end, as some naysayer predicted, I guess you’re

I remember finishing the last book in the Harry Potter series and sitting on my bed for a long time

It happens every time a major natural disaster strikes, and it doesn’t matter if it is in Japan, Alabama, Haiti

As I mentioned in my review of Bad Teacher, there’s no shortage of inspiring movies about education. Usually, these movies

A wound from a cutting remark…never heals. Rough Sailing(The names have been changed to protect my derriere)Since Matt and Lisa

A kind word is a joy forever. TanksIn gratitude for the Army’s help in forcing Hosni Mubarak out of office,

In the midst of summer vacation, Bad Teacher promised to deliver some belly laughs for teachers on vacation. Instead, all

That is how I feel as we end another year with the election of new officers to take over July

He who relies on luck to get ahead, will be done in for when his luck runs out. No Ties

Can we all agree that writer/director J.J. Abrams has a gift for hype? When I saw the teaser trailer for