Opinion
Movie Review: Advance Review – “Coyote vs. Acme”
By Bob Garver The dialogue-free Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons are my favorite of the Looney Tunes. No jokes centered around annoying accents or speech impediments, just pure physical comedy about a hapless carnivore and his Ahab-like obsession with catching and eating a skinny flightless bird. Although the cartoons are ridiculous, they…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “WAITING CAN BE DISASTROUS”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Would you knowingly hesitate to find shelter until you saw a huge tornado was only thirty feet from you? Would you wait until your three-year-old was bitten in the face by a rattlesnake, to finally take it away from him? How about your house mortgage? Would you carelessly refuse…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “WAITING CAN BE DISASTROUS”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Would you knowingly hesitate to find shelter until you saw a huge tornado was only thirty feet from you? Would you wait until your three-year-old was bitten in the face by a rattlesnake, to finally take it away from him? How about your house mortgage? Would you carelessly refuse…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: HOMING DEVICES
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Have you ever had the chance to watch quail in the evening when the sun is setting? Those tiny birds make it very clear; they want home. And home to them usually means gathering in a circle of other quail, with their heads toward each other and tails outward.…
Read More9 Home Exterior Issues You Must Address Early
Homes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast face intense sunlight, heavy rain, high humidity, salt exposure, strong winds, and persistent wildlife activity throughout the year. However, small exterior defects can exacerbate quickly under these conditions. These can evolve from an inexpensive repair into damage that may strain your family’s budget. This makes it critical to know…
Read MoreMovie Review: “One Night Only”
By Bob Garver It takes a very generous suspension of disbelief to enjoy “One Night Only.” The film is set in a not-too-distant future where premarital sex is outlawed, save for one night a year. Comparisons to “The Purge” are inevitable, which to me raises an interesting question: Which would lead to more…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “BENT SOCCER RULES”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Pappa and his two small great grandsons were having fun playing in the park on a gorgeous afternoon. Kicking around a soccer ball, they soon decided to start a game. Well, a loosely-termed version of the game of soccer. The kind of game that has very few boundaries or rules.…
Read MoreChanges That Can Improve Your Truck’s Trail Performance
Driving along the Mississippi Gulf Coast may involve flat roads and sandy ground, but trail trips can introduce mud and sharp elevation changes. A capable truck needs more than aggressive styling when you go on an off-road adventure. Review these changes that can improve your truck’s trail performance. Choose Tires That Match the Terrain Tires…
Read MoreHow Coastal Air Shapes Outdoor Home Choices
Living near the Mississippi Gulf Coast comes with daily reminders of what makes the area special. Long Beach residents get warm breezes and relaxing, shaded places to gather outside. Many homes also reflect the relaxed pace that makes coastal living feel different from life farther inland. At the same time, the same environment that makes…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”
By Bob Garver When we last left Peter Parker aka Spider-Man (Tom Holland) back in 2021, he had to submit to a spell from Doctor Strange that would make the world forget he ever existed. His Aunt May (Marissa Tomei) had died, so he had no family left, but he had to watch…
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