Have you ever felt micromanaged at work? If your boss doesn't know what you're doing for every moment of the day, you might as well be nonexistent. You definitely couldn't be working or making logical, sound decisions on your own, using your years of expertise. Having someone looking over yo…
African Americans make up 38 percent of the state’s population, but only 11 percent of the membership of the Mississippi Supreme Court. This November's election could change that.
If you can smell the wild onions growing in the tall Bermuda grass or the hot dogs sizzling from the concession stand, then you probably don’t have the coronavirus. It is the anecdotal “smell test” of the perilous times in which we live.
We can all agree, this pandemic has been horrific. Regardless of how much or how little you were impacted, you were impacted. You probably spent more time inside your own four walls at home than you ever imagined. And, you may have learned to work from home, while balancing your spouse, pets…
So, what is all the fuss about wearing a mask these days?
Some Lawmakers say the Legislature should take steps this year to provide Mississippians safe voting options if the coronavirus pandemic is still an issue in November.
President Donald Trump tweeted on April 21 that soon discussions would begin on legislation to provide “relief to state/local governments for lost revenue from COVID-19.”
As the days and weeks go on, I can’t help but glance around at my surroundings and the unfolding effects of the global pandemic and come to the conclusion that we are all living in a 21st-century episode of the Twilight Zone.
Those of us living through this terrible and frightening global pandemic often hear about the heroes on the frontline who are battling this life and death struggle each and every day.
Since COVID-19 forced a temporary recess in the Legislative session, I have been video conferencing with Mississippi’s K-12 students. In one recent AP government class, a student asked: how many constitutional rights do we have to give up during a pandemic?
Five reasons your mental health matters
Living through a disaster is hard. Really, this is an understatement. It's more than hard.
Things I have learned in quarantine and in the middle of a global pandemic …
We can all agree on one thing. The last month or so has been fairly unexpected, and very stressful. In just a few days, life as we knew it changed. The weather was just beginning to warm up. Spring break was right around the corner with summer not far behind. Then, reality started to shift -…
The drone of the lawnmower soothed my ears. The birds’ incessant chirping awakened my joy. Life was slowly returning. The neighbors and I have planted a small garden in the no man’s zone between us.
It is too early to see actual data, but it is highly likely that among the many negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the tragic loss of life, will be to Mississippi's highways and bridges.
A month into this pandemic and more than a million people worldwide have contracted the coronavirus.
Thinking back to last year, we were all considering that the great job market might slow down at some point. But, who could have imagined the screeching halt of the economy would have come in the form of a global pandemic. If you've lost your job through all of this, my heart goes out…
In last week’s column, the Time Traveler shared a wish that readers keep a journal during this difficult time in world history with the global pandemic raging in cities large and small.
The cruel fact about state government is that when it is most needed it is in the least position to help.
Working from home always sounded like a dream. It was this amazing concept that you heard about on TV that people in California did. You always wished you could try for a few days a week.
My sister Jo is pastor of a Lutheran church in North Dakota and a few weeks back I got to watch for the first time ever her Sunday morning service on television, thanks to technology, her church’s live stream, and the coronavirus outbreak keeping most all of us from visiting our own places o…
We are living through a global pandemic, the proportions of which are still unfolding.
One question I hear often from readers is about military transitions. Many members of the military devote the first twenty years of their career to the US Military. Around age forty, they'll retire and start entirely new careers in the civilian world. I receive questions about how to success…
The year 1918 had dawned auspiciously enough. The Great War, the war to end all wars, had ended and the stock market was soaring to record levels. The Jazz Age was about to begin in full swing.
By the time competing proposals to legalize medical marijuana appear on Mississippi’s November general election ballot, it could already be the law of the land – of the state anyway.
By the time competing proposals to legalize medical marijuana appear on Mississippi’s November general election ballot, it could already be the law of the land – of the state anyway.
As local and state governments grapple with the impact of the coronavirus response on its budgets, schools, and public services, officials must resist the notion to close public meetings out of fear of contamination or community spread.
It’s been quite a vocabulary lesson in words we’ve had in the last several weeks, hasn’t it?
The streets were nearly empty. Banks, schools, stores and even some churches were shuttered. Physicians were running out of supplies. Warehouses and storehouses of stockpiled goods were being depleted. People were dying, usually the elderly or those whose health was compromised.
Here are a few headlines about an African tragedy: “Africa’s Worst Locust Plague in Decades Threatens Millions” (The Wall Street Journal), “’Unprecedented’ Locust Invasion Approaches Full-Blown Crisis” (Scientific American), “Somalia Declares Locust Outbreak a ‘National Emergency’” (The Nati…
The Time Traveler is often asked how the process of time traveling takes place — is the time machine as complex as the one described in the H.G. Wells’ novel or as innovative as the one depicted in the popular movie series, “Back To The Future?”
Loyalty is an interesting idea. Companies expect it. Many demand it. You must be a loyal employee. You must put the company's best interest first. Even if you don't agree, you should toe the company line. Otherwise, your worst fears could happen. You may find yourself without work.
As various bills make their way through the legislative process that could result in more paroles and a reduction in Mississippi’s prison population – now about 19,000 – at least one proposal is being considered that some argue could impede those efforts.
Preserving history and expanding the educational and creative horizons of our youngest citizens have always been among the top goals and objectives of the award-winning DeSoto County Museum.
When is the best time to leave your job? Have you ever wondered when you should look? Most people wait until things are painful. Change is hard. It hurts. So many people wait until the daily pain at work outweighs the pain of change.
Have you ever had a panel interview? It's one of those job interviews where you show up and instead of one person interviewing you, three do. Or, if you're really lucky, five or six will. I'm not talking about a situation where you have one interview after another. I'm talking about a single…
For the past several days, your Time Traveler has become somewhat of a “Rhodes Scholar” of sorts — that is, a detective on the trail of the legendary Horn Lake physician Dr. J.A. Rhodes.
I have been teaching economics since 1967 — 40 years of it at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. During that interval, economic reality has not changed. Just as Galileo’s law about the independent influence of gravity on falling objects has not changed, neither have the fundamenta…
A reader recently wrote in with what is clearly an issue on the minds of professionals: social media in the workplace. In other words, should I be Facebook friends with my boss?
Since the beginning of DeSoto County’s origins as a civilized, growing region, DeSoto County has been blessed with several esteemed physicians who have contributed greatly to the health and general welfare of the community.
On the day that the Senate recently passed a $76.9 million proposal to give teachers an annual $1,000 pay raise, members rose to ask to be added as co-authors – not an uncommon practice on popular bills.
To be sure, the past 184 years of DeSoto County’s history has been a “long and winding road.”
In this month of love, we spend some of our time reflecting on those who are special in our lives. It's also a great time to reflect on our job, and whether or not we love doing it. Think about how you feel on Sunday evening. Are you neutral about work on Monday, or do you dread it? Are you …
The Time Traveler and many others said goodbye this past week to Dr. Roma Thorn. He was 94 years young.
During the 2019 election cycle, a staggering 77 of the 174 legislative candidates ran for office unopposed.
I've noticed a disturbing trend lately. It's not new, but it certainly seems to be increasing. When you are a customer and something goes wrong at a company, the company doesn't resolve the issue until you get angry.
To be sure, the past 184 years of DeSoto County’s history has been a “long and winding road.”
Job searching can truly be gut wrenching. It's probably like having children. After the pain of the birth is over, it can be largely forgotten. The job search is the same way, especially if you haven't looked in a while. But, when you're in it, it's like you can taste it.
Around 5 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, a large storm raged through DeSoto County leaving a path of destruction from Love to Fairhaven. Heavy winds screamed and howled, rains poured, and hail battered the homes of the communities. Homes were destroyed, lives were impacted, hearts were broken, an…
As the Time Traveler, this writer has utilized a good deal of ink writing about the past on the pages of this column, and in today’s edition, it is my wish to focus on the future.
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