Columns
Why fewer Americans are moving
We sold my mom and dad’s dream home last autumn — the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired mid-century modern house they called home for 25 years. Staying ...
tompurcell, Author at Thomasville Times Enterprise
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The history of Executive Orders
What do the Peace Corps, desegregation of the military, and the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II have in common? They were all ...
by Tom Purcell, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 3:30 pm
Columns
NASA stranded in mediocrity
International Space Station (ISS): Hello, Houston, Starliner crew Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams here. Any word on when we can return home? Houston: Hey, guys. We know ...
by Tom Purcell, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:16 pm
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We need Punxsutawney Phil
Hey, Punxsutawney Phil, we sure need some of your levity right now. It’s so cold, Republicans switched their slogan to “Make America Warm Again.” It’s ...
by Tom Purcell, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 4:11 pm
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Why skilled trades are safe from AI
Here’s the bad news: many jobs are going to be eliminated by artificial intelligence, and, with the speed at which AI is evolving, it’s going ...
by Tom Purcell, Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:57 am
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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 ...
by Tom Purcell, Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:06 am
Columns
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
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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
Columns
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 ...