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.
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.”
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.
The same Mississippi representative who recently was elected without opposition as the Democratic leader of the state House almost sabotaged the election of the last Democratic speaker 12 years ago.
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…
The new year brought a new legislative session to Jackson. It also brought new estimates from the Census bureau on Mississippi’s population.
One of the most common questions I receive from job seekers is, "What is a headhunter and should I use one?" I hope I can break it down for you here and demystify this profession.
When Republican Gov. Kirk Fordice appointed state Rep. Phil Bryant, a Rankin County Republican, to the open seat of state auditor in 1996, he essentially said Bryant was a nicer version of himself.
History repeated itself as the New Year and new decade ahead dawned bright and cold, just as it did more than six-and-a-half decades ago.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam apologized for his medical school blackface stunt,but he will have much more to apologize for if he signs into law a bill that attacks Virginia citizens’ Second Amendment rights. The measure is Senate Bill 16, which would ban “assault” firearms and certain fir…
January is finally here. The start of this New Year seems to be hitting many people hard. It's the beginning of a new decade. Even the year, 2020, gives us some pressure to find our way and see the future more clearly.
A former student at Jones County Junior College is suing the school for infringing on his free speech rights. And the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is coming to his defense.
Hundreds of state employees, those with no civil service protection, had to enter the holiday season with at least a little more anxiety than usual about what lies ahead for the new year.
The holidays then and now are a special time for folks all around DeSoto County to take to the roads and do a little traveling.
This is the perfect time to work on your 2020 plan. As you prioritize your New Year’s resolutions, consider a career cleanup along with your plans to go to the gym more often. If you’ve been thinking of a career change, whether it’s an internal promotion or moving to a new company or field a…
The last time the Mississippi Legislature overrode a veto was 2002. Democrat Ronnie Musgrove was governor. Democrats held a majority in the House and Senate, yet, the required two-thirds majority in both chambers voted to overturn Musgrove’s vetoes – four times in 2002.
As the world awaits the arrival of 2020, it’s appropriate to look back at the real “Roaring Twenties” of the previous century.
As Christmas morning beckons and both old and young alike gather around the hearth, the Time Traveler thought it might help elicit a story or two by propping his feet before the fire and letting the distant past re-emerge before his very eyes.
Dr. Richard Ebeling, professor of economics at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and my longtime friend and colleague, has written an important article, “Business Ethics and Morality of the Marketplace,” appearing in the American Institute for Economic Research. It’s impor…
I received a text from a friend a few years ago. It said, “I spent some time today figuring out a new video software.” And, it had a link to a fun short video.
With the dawning of the new year ahead, the Time Traveler took a trip back in time in the old time machine to yesteryears past, feeling a good bit like the Ghost of Christmas Past created by our friend Charles Dickens.
While Delbert Hosemann is learning about his new duties and responsibilities as lieutenant governor and Tate Reeves is moving into the Governor’s Mansion, Philip Gunn will be starting his third term as speaker of the Mississippi House.
In less than three weeks, the race will be on. Are you ready? You may wonder what race I’m talking about. It’s time for one of the most important races of your life. The race to your dream job.
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