Christine McVie, the songbird of Fleetwood Mac, has died at 79. As my longtime friend Robby pointed out on Facebook, she was in the Peter Green, Bob Welch, and Buckingham/Nicks lineups of the band. Apart from the namesake founding members—Mick Fleetwood and John McVie—she’s the only person who can say that. Godspeed, magical Christine. Thank … Read more
My children are home. I am happy. There is now an operating Buc-ee’s on the southeastern corner of once-tranquil exit 347, where Browns Ferry and I-65 intersect. If you are happy about this development, then I am happy for you. I have no plans to enter this establishment. I am certain there is nothing for … Read more
I still let it surprise me how much elections consume some people. Yes, I know I used to write about election politics a lot more than I do now. Part of that is that I’ve changed, but I think part of it is also that it’s considerably nuttier than it was ten years ago. One … Read more