Columns

A day I will never forget

It was a Wednesday, April 25, 2018, when I received a call at work from my older brother. I could tell immediately in his voice that he was upset and advised me to get to my dad’s house fast.

Don’t let storage companies skip printed notices

Legislators have their hands full each session with the plethora of bills that come their way, facing the fundamental question: Who benefits if this bill passes? This is a question I hope legislators are asking when it comes to Senate Bill 101, which we urge them to vote no on.

Is there a future for wit?

As graduation looms, my son Gideon has been named both salutatorian and Wittiest Boy of the Cornersville (TN) High School Class of 2021. (I myself did well academically “back in the day” — which even then was about 15 years after the hoary phrase “back in the day” had applied for Medicare.

Life comes with more side effects than COVID-19 vaccine

I knew it. I get the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and three days later, “J&J vaccine paused due to blood clots.” I have to admit I felt a little uneasy when I trudged into the local public library in an Orwellian procession of citizens on their way to inoculation.

Some people shouldn’t be in a position of authority

At a time when police are being attacked on all sides for brutality, racism, recklessness and all sorts of social sins and criminal acts, I hesitate to write this column.

Helpful and harmful insects

Butterflies and other helpful insects, such as bees, pollinate flowers and can keep dangerous pests at bay in the garden. Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet. Nine hundred thousand different kinds of insects are known to exist.

Staying in touch

State representative District 41 Rep. Phillip DeVillier (R), P.O. Box 986 Eunice, LA 70535; voice — 337-457-0194 fax — 337-457-5649; e-mail: devillierp@legis.la.gov. State senators District 28 Sen. Heather Cloud (R), P.O Box 269, 13988 Veterans Memorial Highway, Turkey Creek, LA 70585.

Biden’s Supreme Court Commission is about one thing

Disregard the policy, the law school lecture language, the obfuscation and don’t be misled by the bureaucratic psychobabble. President Joe Biden’s executive order creation of a commission to study of the U. S.

Can we possibly laugh about seasonal allergies?

Tree huggers, are you contemplating a Zoom meeting with Mr. Elm instead? Yes, this is dedicated to the millions of you who share my susceptibility to seasonal allergies. (Seasonal allergies? Yes, “When is allergy season?” is a popular Google question.

Journalistic objectivity does matter

This is almost too easy but I can’t resist. I was actually going to write a column about President Biden’s dog, Major, biting people; also among the lowest of the hanging fruits. “President’s dog a Major pain.” It writes itself.