Commentary

Hidden Agenda

  • It’s Time for ‘Mobile Idol’ Dawg

    March 08, 2010

    Every year about this time I find it necessary to fly in the “American Idol” judges to our fair city so they can offer their invaluable opinions on the various “performances” taking place in our area. …

  • Biscuits and Bleu Cheese, Please

    February 23, 2010

    March 2 and March 6 don’t really bother me all that much.

  • The Scope of ‘I Don’t Know’

    February 08, 2010

    Steve Nodine probably is pissed, but now we know for sure he has pissed — in a cup, that is. …

  • Group Therapy With Dr. Tamer

    January 26, 2010

    The following is an account from the first group session for all new patients at Pine Grove Behavioral Health Center in Hattiesburg, Miss.

  • Is Nodine’s Political Career Going to Go ‘Up in Smoke?’

    January 12, 2010

    Usually, the pot calls the kettle black. …

  • New Year’s Resolutions Revealed

    December 29, 2009

    This is the time of year people begin reflecting, counting down and resolving to change themselves somehow for the better. …

  • Uh Oh, Sammy J Went to Jared

    December 14, 2009

    “Wake up, sweetheart,” Mayor Sam Jones whispered to Mobile just before sunrise on Christmas morning. …

  • Tebow: Football’s Blue Star

    November 30, 2009

    As the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators prepare to battle each other this weekend in the SEC championship game, I am trying to figure out how over the last couple of seasons I have become simultaneously impressed and irritated by Florida QB Tim Tebow. …

  • Feeling Thankful, and Ill

    November 17, 2009

    Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, football, giant balloons floating over Manhattan and, of course, being able to write a “What I am Thankful For” column. …

  • Ham and Mo Ham It Up

    November 03, 2009

    After three long and crazy weeks of Herman Thomas’ trial and some fairness issues with the tanker contract, Mobile decided she needed the day off. …