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Unknown civil rights hero paved the way for MLK
I can’t believe Denzel Washington hasn’t played one particular early civil rights hero in a movie yet. I also can’t believe how few people know ...
tompurcell, Author at Thomasville Times Enterprise
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The simple joy of snow
I love the snow. I love how it forces us to slow down and take pause. I especially love how a good snowfall puts Washington, ...
by Tom Purcell, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 1:26 pm
Columns
Will Rogers knew Congress too well
As we head into the New Year, the approval ratings of the U.S. Congress are still at historic lows. After bottoming out at 12% last ...
by Tom Purcell, Thursday, January 2, 2025 11:25 am
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Our national debt is beyond comprehension
The U.S. Debt Clock says our country is in hock for more than $36 trillion. How massive is a trillion dollars? Consider this comparison from ...
by Tom Purcell, Thursday, December 26, 2024 10:43 am
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Memories of a 1970s Christmas
Why do Christmas memories from 50 years ago still hold so much power over me? I think I know now. Christmas was a huge event ...
by Tom Purcell, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:27 pm
Columns
Advice for federal teleworkers
Hey, federal teleworkers, your days of working from home appear to be numbered. According to the New York Post, only 6% of federal employees work ...
by Tom Purcell, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:57 pm
Columns
Sign me up for cursive
The death of cursive handwriting reared its ugly head during the recent presidential election. Since 2010, according to Yahoo News, many states have dropped cursive ...
by Tom Purcell, Thursday, December 5, 2024 4:54 pm
Columns
Why kids can’t walk alone
A story from my childhood came to mind as I read a recent ABC News report about a mother who was arrested after her son ...
by Tom Purcell, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:00 pm
Columns
Why I still love “The Waltons”
One of the great benefits of streaming TV is that I’m able to watch old network shows that I enjoyed while growing up in the ...
by Tom Purcell, Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:32 pm
Columns
After Saudi visit, ‘freedom’ just another word for home sweet home
Like millions of Americans, I often took my incredible freedoms for granted — until I visited Saudi Arabia. For years, I’ve done marketing communications work ...