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Victimhood UColumns Editorial
Colleges went mad. They charge students big bucks and then make them feel guilty. My new video looks at a new documentary called “ The Coddling of the American Mind.” It persuasively suggests that today, young...
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Felder's Seasonal LightingColumns
Who besides me is going to miss seasonal lights in the garden? And do we really have to take them down, or can we justify them somehow all year? I buy into the wisdom of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's observation...
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Best Supermarket, Restaurant and Travel Finds of 2024Columns
I often hear from readers who fall into different categories: 1. They don't cook, but instead, rely on restaurant or takeout meals; 2. They're proficient home cooks and chefs who prefer preparing their own meals; and 3....
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Gun Control is RacistColumns Editorial Political
Media scream, "Too many people have guns!" Second Amendment activist Maj Toure says more people should carry guns. "Everybody should be walking around," he says in my new video, "like, 'Oh man, I left my gun in the...
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Mississippi Celebrates its 207th Birthday: Writer Willie Morris Reflected Once That The Special Quality of the Land "Indelibly Shapes the Human Beings Who Dwell Upon It"Columns Headline News
The calendar has turned again on Mississippi. Its 207th anniversary as a state was recently acknowledged by the Census Bureau. Mississippi was established on Dec. 10, 1817, as the nation's 20th commonwealth. How is the...
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Felder's Garden GoalsColumns
New year, new opportunities, for those who seek improvement. Every January I post a “Felder Fesses Up” column of what went awry in my garden over the past months and resolve to do better. Turns out, other than...
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Start 2025 With at Least One 'Fortunate' Southern DishColumns
Disclaimer: I don’t believe in luck. You’ll never hear me say that I’ve been “lucky” when something good comes my way. I’ll use the word “fortunate,” but I’ll steer clear of the “L word.” However,...
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Truth Always WinsColumns Editorial
End of the year columns summarize the past, project good expectations for the future, or garner a little bit of each. Former President Obama accurately prophesied the future in 2020 when he allegedly warned, “Don’t...
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Give or Take?Columns Editorial
‘Tis the season for giving. For me, that mostly means supporting charities. One organization I donate to is SSP, Student Sponsor Partners, a nonprofit that gives scholarships to kids from low-income families. SSP...
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Lady Bears Come Up Just Short Against No. 2 Northwest Florida StateColumns News
Closing out the 2024 portion of the schedule, the Lady Bears knew that they would have a tough test at home Tuesday against the No. 2 Northwest Florida State Lady Raiders. And despite a valiant effort, which included a...
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President Jimmy Carter (1924-2024): This Southern Governor Was Elected President in 1976 When Americans Were Hunting Decency to Run the CountryColumns Headline News
In an all-American sort of way, he was first elected to the local school board. Then Jimmy Carter became President of the United States of America. Well, not in one move. There were several elected jobs in-between those...
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Felder’s Ornamental GrassesColumns
Ornamental grasses are an entire class of plants that are widespread but surprisingly underused in Mississippi landscapes. Their shapes, lines, textures, and graceful movements add exciting contrast to the usual palette...
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Dak’s “Home,” BBQ, Books, Sports and Shopping Await in Frisco, TexasColumns
FAMOUS TEXAS DESTINATIONS-- Delicious ribs, cole slaw, fried okra and barbecue beans at Hutchins BBQ in Frisco, Texas. Elements of home in the form of Mississippi State University alum Dak Prescott’s large presence in...
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Terry’s Creek NewsColumns News
Had a wonderful Lord’s Day last Sunday as we met to worship our Lord. After the morning message, we had the Observance of the Lord’s Supper. Met again Sunday evening for another time to praise our Lord. Singing the...
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Felder’s Mix & Match ShrubsColumns
Dilemma: Do I replace the big shrubs that succumbed to severe weather with more of the same, or go with something different? I’m not really a garden gambler; the scientist in me understands that ongoing world-wide...
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48 hours in Grapevine: ‘Christmas Capital of Texas” is the perfect getawayColumns
FAMOUS TEXAS DESTINATIONS-- Gaylord Texan’s massive atrium is a wonderland of lights, flowers, trees and replicas of famous Texas attractions like The Alamo. Describing the unique features and sights of charming...
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Armchair Ponderings Debate, Ha!Columns Political
Last night I, like millions of viewers were not necessarily shocked at the debacle entitled “presidential debate.” We suspected that the President was on a downward trend regarding his cognitive function, but not...
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Best Food & Travel Items of 2024… So Far, AnywayColumns
BEST HOMEMADE GRANOLA-- Homemade granola is the perfect meal or snack; better yet, it tastes 100 times better than the store-bought version. I’m not sure how – or when – it happened, but 2024 is more than halfway...
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Felder’s Bizarre CrittersColumns
Don’t look too closely at a cicada, whose lurid red eyes are downright nightmarish. Cicadas are truly odd critters, living underground for years as soft, thumb-size grubs, only to emerge with hard-shell exoskeletons...
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Felder’s BirdbathColumns
Motion is one of the most appreciated yet least planned-for qualities of gardening. Looking out the window on a hot summer day, our eyes catch sudden movements, pulling our attention into the unfolding scenes. I’m not...
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4th of July in MagnoliaColumns Editorial
4th of July is next Thursday. Where are the decorations celebrating our country’s founding and freedoms? Other cities in the area have banners, flags and associated decorations prominently displayed. Magnolia, which...
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Three New Things to Love About the Mississippi Gulf CoastColumns
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST-- Hotel Pass Christian’s private balconies offer birds-eye views of the beach and accompanying sunrises and sunsets. (Photo courtesy of Hotel Pass Christian) I’ve always loved the Mississippi...
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Felder’s Smart WateringColumns
Watering woes are upon us, as spring rains trickle to a close and the summer furnace is headed towards full blast. I may sound like a skipping record, but it’s crucial that we protect our plant investments. Not that I...
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4th of July Favorites That Don’t Require an OvenColumns
SUMMER FAVORITES-- What’s the Fourth of July without a flag cake? If you’d like the recipe and directions, I’ll be happy to send it to you! Newsflash: Fourth of July 2024 will be a hot one. Since it’s a couple...
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