Opinion

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like, “Not my cup of tea,” and, “The straw that broke the camel’s back,” many of you suggested a few others. How many times have you threatened to read someone “The Riot Act?” What is that act, and why is there a riot involved? I’m pretty sure I “read the Riot Act” to my sons when they were teenagers, and I’m equally certain they rolled their eyes when I did.

I was a morning radio host before I got into TV news.

Certainly, I look forward to becoming reacquainted with all the groovy hairstyles, dated slang and kitschy doodads in a couple of years when my high school classmates open our 50-year time capsule, but I suspect most patriotic citizens are currently more focused on America’s time capsule.