During the postal strike of 2025, a memo was hand-delivered by The Editor. I can’t quote it exactly because I immediately ripped it up, set it afire and swallowed the ashes. But here’s a sample: “Your column needs to widen its demographic appeal. Aim for more sizzle, less steak. Heat things up a bit. Appeal […]
In the long run, we’re all dead
During Downtown Octoberfest in September (only in St. Thomas, my friends), my lovely wife Nancy and I bumped into Patti and Dave, a couple, we don’t see often enough. With Patti, we go way back to our newspaper days. Her husband, Dave, is one of many workers laid off when the Ford plant closed 14 […]