America is broken and beyond repair. Let that sink in a little. Our national debt continues to rise. It’s embarrassing and just one of a bunch of things that don’t get fixed. Border security is another. Why can’t we fix things? Because we have two Americas and they cannot agree. So let’s do something radical … Continued
The spot in rural Iowa off Interstate 35 was a bit of a challenge to find. Once we found it, there was a short saunter along the side of a field. Then we found … where four fields meet … the metal monument to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson … … Continued
While thinking about Martin Luther King Jr. during the three-day weekend celebrating his life, my thoughts turn to “Star Trek,” the Golden Globe-winning movie “Green Book,” and Sasezley Richardson. Whoopi Goldberg wanted to be on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” because she was a fan of the original “Star Trek,” which ran on network television … Continued
So the federal government is on the verge of shutting down … again. Excuse me if I’m not losing sleep. I used to visit Washington D.C. on business at least once a year. During many of those trips, I drove down the Mall. I’d look at building after building after building and wondered about all … Continued
So Texas Tech has hired Utah State’s Matt Wells as the new football coach. Glancing at my Facebook feed, not everyone is thrilled with Kirby Hocutt’s decision. Example: “Does Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt turning to Utah State’s Matt Wells to be the new head coach make any sense to anybody? Who gave him the … Continued
A couple of months ago on the Lubbock Lights Facebook page I asked a simple question: What are the best five Lubbock restaurants ranked in order first through fifth? About 40 people shared their opinions (thanks!) and here are their answers. The top restaurant was one no longer in business. We’ll get to that in a … Continued
Moved south of Woodrow Road recently and getting to know the neighborhood. Found a watering hole off County Road 2130, down a narrow, rutted dirt road and around a bend. Waaaaayyyyy around that bend. I’ve been hanging out at The South Woodrow Thirsty Boll Saloon & Lounge and have quickly become one of the regulars. … Continued
Thoughts about last week’s circus with Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh. Watching social media about this is frustratingly predictable. Friends who I know are liberal or conservative, with little exception, believe one or the other based on their political beliefs. Understood. … can any of you prove your belief is the truth about what … Continued
We could all be more like David Nelson. That’s what I’ve been thinking since David – a friend to so many of us – was killed while riding his bicycle on a rural road west of Lubbock. That’s what I was thinking when I went to his visitation with so many people it took about … Continued
In honor of Flag Day, Turner Classic Movies is showing “Yankee Doodle Dandy” tonight at 7 p.m. If you’ve never seen James Cagney’s stunning performance in the 1942 film (he won the Oscar for Best Actor) I highly recommend it. Cagney’s dancing is amazing … and worth your time alone. Meanwhile, here are the lyrics … Continued
To: Uncle Sam: From: Terry Subject: My personal tax payment plan inspired by the federal budget deficit Got this idea and befuddled why I didn’t think of it before. I got an extension on my 2017 taxes, not due to any problem … just been busy. I’ll be wrapping them up soon. Honest. I think … Continued
Last November, someone came up to me at a Texas Tech football game and said “I hear you’re starting a newspaper.” No. About a month or so ago, someone told me, “I hear you and Scott Mann are starting a blog.” No. A few weeks ago, I heard someone refer to Lubbock Lights as a … Continued
Should you see the movie “RBG,” about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg playing at least through Wednesday at Alamo Drafthouse in Lubbock? Yes. But don’t just take my recommendation. I believe the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia would also recommend the documentary. It’s not because he agreed with his High Court colleague. They … Continued