Editorial

You asked for it

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I’M JUST SAYIN’

“Don’t cops have anything better to do than give people tickets? There are real crimes that could be solved.”

It’s a complaint we have all heard and one some often make. How dare law enforcement pull over the guy driving 90 mph on interstate, the woman rapidly weaving in and out of traffic or the person tailgating vehicles. It’s not like such people are a threat to the safety of others and their property. For some reason those who enjoy doing their best Dale Earnhardt impressions are offended when they see flashing lights in the rearview mirror.

Where there’s a will

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VILLAGE IDIOT

The nurse asked me if I had a living will. “Yes, I do,” I said.

“Did you bring it with you?”

“No, I didn’t.”

“Why not?”

“Well, I’m only here to have my teeth cleaned. I didn’t really think I’d need it.” I could see how important that would be if I was having a filling, or a wisdom tooth pulled, but a cleaning? Was it really that life-threatening? Maybe I should be looking for a new dentist.

How to reduce the amount of disappointment in your life

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Father Selsius is brilliant and interesting and a serious Catholic Priest. His sermons are sharp and to the point. He spends very little time wandering in his homilies, unless he is obligated to read a letter from the Bishop. Church is an obligation to be sure but most times for me it is a welcomed though short-lived respite. That does not mean that I do not sometimes nod off to a cat nap. But for the most part I seek guidance and more often than not I get something that I can take away that helps me trudge a little further on my way successfully toward salvation.

Wet weather requires headlights

During this week’s wet weather, you might have noticed a number of people driving without their headlights on. This is in violation of Louisiana law and poses a threat to

Comparing Austin and Baton Rouge

For as far back as I can remember, comparisons have been made between Louisiana’s state capitol city and Austin, Texas. In the 1960s the population of both cities were about

The Democrats’ magic number

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As the new year turns and Democrats focus on candidates to oppose President Trump in 2020, there’s one number they should keep in mind: 47. Here’s why. Since the end

Save lives in 2019

Millions of Americans would die each year if not for those willing to donate blood. January is National Blood Donor Awareness month, fitting since there is generally a shorter supply

When Dems embraced the ‘Southern border’

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In 2006, Congress passed the Secure Fence Act, which mandated the construction of multilayer pedestrian fencing along about 600 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. It passed with big, bipartisan majorities:

The gifts and challenges of joy

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I’m a little fascinated around this time of year with the fact that we seem to be drowning in joy. You can buy knick-knacks adorned with the word, and it’s

Increase in boaters’ fees needed to control invasive species

Raising registration fees for boaters is the right move towards helping to protect waters and wildlife in Jeff Davis Parish from invasive plant species. Last week the Louisiana Department of