Think for yourself

The Charlotte Observer’s website ran a story about a legendary South Carolina barbeque joint that is trying to overcome a legacy of racism The restaurant is more than 70 years old, now has 4th-generation family members working there, and in some circles is...

The year in review and sneak peek at the next one

Nothing says “Happy New Year” like a fresh bout of insomnia. So here I sit in the middle of the night blogging. The calendar change from December to January prompts us to reflect on the previous 12 months and project on the next 12. For those that don’t know how I...