I GOT A CALL THE OTHER day from someone who has an issue with the hospital, and frankly, I wasn't sure what to do with it. Our hospital, or rather Duke LifePoint’s hospital, has been the subject of a lot of complaints ever since they opened their new facility some four years ago. Thanks to social media, we’ve ... Continue Reading
A Frustrated Cable Guy • A Pricey Playground
When is enough, enough? Usually, whenever two entities engage in some type of warfare, it’s easy to pick a side. Like when the Packers play the Lions. You won’t find much ambiguity there. But when it comes to Disney versus Spectrum… who you rootin’ for? While the two behemoths are stuck in a stalemate over rights ... Continue Reading
Kids’ Stuff… The Dangers of Screen Time • What are the Alternatives?
Screen time. How much is too much? Or not enough? Not all screen time is created equal, but as with most things, moderation is the key. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Screen time should be avoided for kids under age 2 and older children should be allowed no more than 1-2 hours of screen ... Continue Reading
A New Nickname • Plants and Animals
Still Seeing Red As I suggested in my post a month ago when the MAPS School Board voted to finally retire the Redmen nickname… this is far from over. At Monday night’s meeting, again held at the Kaufman Auditorium, the issue appeared on the agenda as “Consider Branding Process.” It’s the next step in moving on from ... Continue Reading
A New Distillery • New Life for the Vista Theater • Nothing New on the Spaceport
Good Spirits Anyone who’s dined at Vango’s at any time over the last couple of decades has likely enjoyed the work of one Chris Gale. You’ve only seen him when he comes out from the kitchen to hydrate and re-hydrate, but that may be changing soon, as he’s hoping to move from grilling to distilling. The former Northwest ... Continue Reading