The worrywart

May 16, 2012 - 12:16pm

Crash, bang, boom!“Everything’s OK, Dad. Everything’s fine.”And they giggle.

Two for one

May 8, 2012 - 7:53pm

So Sunday is Mother’s Day and you can’t let that day go by without at least a nod to the women who brought us into this world.

These guys are plain heroic

May 1, 2012 - 3:04pm

It’s not enough to read about the activities of the Coast Guard’s rescue swimmers.

Subterranean homework blues

April 24, 2012 - 4:02pm

Deep down we all have a fear of homework, I think — at least parents, anyway.

Political hair

April 18, 2012 - 8:11am

It’s odd, really, but for a long time now I’ve found the coifs of politicians amusing.

Pain at the pump

April 10, 2012 - 4:06pm

We’re all feeling it. It’s unavoidable if we drive a vehicle powered by gasoline – there are a few powered by propane, you might recall.

Public art in EC

April 3, 2012 - 7:48pm

On this page there is a story about Elizabeth City’s first public art project.

Hold my calls

March 27, 2012 - 3:46pm

The city of Chapel Hill just passed a law making it illegal to drive and talk on a cell phone. They’ll hit you with a $25 fine.

Time out!

March 20, 2012 - 8:18pm

“Can you come here, Daddy?”“I can’t, honey.

Occupy my backyard

March 13, 2012 - 8:58pm

They marched from the house, one by one.

Thoughts from the bully pulpit

February 28, 2012 - 5:26pm

When I was 8 years old my parents divorced. My mother moved my sister and me across town, to a new neighborhood and new school.

The tangibles

February 21, 2012 - 3:54pm

Iwas talking to Wayne Harris, the director of the Albemarle Economic Development Commission.

‘Forced family fun’

February 14, 2012 - 9:42pm

Saturday we had what a friend of ours calls “Forced Family Fun.” It’s the sort of day when mom and dad are going to push the kids out the door for a family outing whether they like it or not.

The stature impaired pair

February 7, 2012 - 9:48pm

Isuppose if I were trying to be politically correct about the whole thing I would say they’re, well, stature impaired.

Unplugged and outside

January 31, 2012 - 7:16pm

The Internet was mysteriously down this weekend.

Journey to the center of boredom?

January 24, 2012 - 11:18pm

Somehow it seems like we’re not having fun unless the fun is all rapid-fire stimulation, leaving little to the imagination.

Unearthing a ‘Hidden Gem’

January 17, 2012 - 6:10pm

The idea that Elizabeth City is a “Hidden Gem” resonates with a lot of folks.

No hot coffee on board

January 10, 2012 - 6:43pm

My first child has her learner’s permit.

Rearview mirror in focus

January 3, 2012 - 9:21pm

Ican’t argue with cutting budgets in tight economic times, but I do find myself concerned that some folks in Raleigh are losing sight of some important institutions in North Carolina, namely our museums.

A simple gratitude

December 27, 2011 - 6:51pm

Christmas is over now and there is a lull in the air.

A little magic will do

December 20, 2011 - 4:58pm

The boy stood astride, his arms crossed and his brow furrowed.

A community Christmas gift

December 13, 2011 - 9:39pm

Do you remember those old Hollywood films where a group of performers got together and put on a show?

Of mice and men

December 6, 2011 - 5:15pm

The battle between man and mouse is a long held tradition. We have celebrated this struggle in cartoons, television, film and even literature.

Do not dis the doodler

November 29, 2011 - 5:18pm

I can remember in school when I would get caught doodling while the teacher went on and on about whatever it was we were learning that day.

Keep your dollars home

November 22, 2011 - 4:15pm

The day after tomorrow is Black Friday.