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J.R. Tidwell

Something to say for classic rock

I was at a basketball game at Red Bay a few weeks ago when I saw something pretty funny. The announcer — who was also ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

Wear sunscreen outdoors in the sun

If any of the readers who peruse my work see me in the near future, you will see that my face and neck are shining ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

I am not a big fan of national politics

I am not a very political person. I am a registered Republican, but I can see where the other side of the aisle is coming ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

My taste in movies is quite random

I am a bit of a movie fan. I can’t tell you the name of the set designer on every Paul Newman and Jimmy Stewart ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

Emergency vehicles rule the road

Excuse me while I go get my soapbox to stand on. Now, let me say this in perfectly clear English: emergency vehicles with lights on ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

What dreams may come eventually

I suffer from what I can best describe as insomnia. Part of the problem is my waking up late on some mornings, especially on the ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

Classic rock will never leave my playlist

I was watching the NFL playoff divisional games two weekends ago. The Ravens’ stadium music guy played Machinehead by Bush, Even Flow by Pearl Jam ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

Republican primaries have too many choices

I’m no stranger to voter apathy. The last election I voted in was the Republican primary before the 2008 presidential election. I have mixed feelings about ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

Rainy weather no good for old cars like mine

For those of you who don’t wish to read an editorial on such a mundane topic as the weather, please look elsewhere. For those of you ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

New Year’s resolutions often fall short of mark

My New Year’s resolution — like several previous years — is to not make any more New Year’s resolutions. I decided awhile back to stop lying ... Read more

12 years ago by J.R. Tidwell.

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