Waurika News Democrat Editorials

I would have killed for an AA+

2011-08-10T12:27:25-05:00

Many adults, like myself, still cringe at the sound of school bells chiming.
(Weird that I am considering myself an adult. What a strange feeling! Anyway, back on subject.)

Who really needs air conditioning?

2011-08-03T14:54:22-05:00

When one finds himself in a 90 degree home, many thoughts go through the sponge between your ears.
Most of which, I’m afraid, aren’t suitable for print.

Life does its thing, regardless your plan

2011-07-01T11:21:39-05:00

In the grand scheme of composing a life, this was not meant to be part of the melody. While crafting a master plan I’d follow, this was not included.

Sons have good taste in gifts for Ol’ Dad

2011-06-22T10:58:07-05:00

Another special day for dads has passed, and I’m proud to say that in the 19 years we’ve been together, my sons have done a remarkably good job of coming up with Father’s Day gifts I can really use.

Toughest coaching task is at prep level

2011-06-15T10:21:23-05:00

After 34 years of covering sports from pee wee to professional leagues, I’ve reached this conclusion: High school coaching is the most rewarding and most difficult job in the World of Perspiring Arts.

On second blush, we need more vacay

2011-06-08T10:31:28-05:00

Last week, I presented the notion that taking a vacation is highly over-rated. I suggested many of us might be better off if we simply didn’t take one.

All in all, is it worth it to take a vacation?

2011-06-01T11:27:14-05:00

Friends and neighbors, if you’re like me (a horrifying thought for some of you), the first thing on your mind today was: When does vacation season start?

Robert Zimmerman hits 3 score and 10

2011-05-25T13:32:36-05:00

Congrats to all the young folks graduating from area high schools, who will one day realize the value of sticky notes ...

Class of ’11, sorry about ‘education light’

2011-05-18T12:47:51-05:00

Ladies and gentlemen, administrators, faculty, distinguished guests, parents and members of the high school graduating Class of 2011 ...

My mother is still who I’m aspiring to be

2011-05-13T09:41:09-05:00

It’s part of the human condition that most of us seek to establish individuality.