March 2, 2019My agency has an opening for an art director, and I’ve placed an online Help Wanted ad which includes one…
April 28, 2018I recently read (and mostly enjoyed) Stephen King’s latest novel, 11/22/63. Which, to make a very long story short, is a…
January 1, 2018This column was originally published in the January, 2012 issue of B-Metro Magazine. Now seemed like a good time to re-post…
September 11, 2016I wrote the following email first thing in the morning on September 12, 2001. Hope you find it worthwhile reading.…
September 5, 2012Almost true story: It’s the first day of kindergarten for Brian Giattina’s son, and his turn comes to introduce himself.…
June 6, 2012When I grow up, I want to be like Calvin Morris. If you’ve ever passed the Publix shopping center on…- April 4, 2012## The following "Farewell" column was written by Thomas Spencer for the 10/26/03 issue of The Birmingham News. It remains…
November 3, 2011REMEMBERING TECH’S COOLEST CONTROL FREAK. It’s six days after Steve Jobs’ death, and I interrupted my work flow this morning…
October 27, 2011(A true story, by Bob Carlton) NOTE: Bob wrote this column for The Birmingham News August 6, 1999 . If…- October 4, 2011If you asked me, Pete Townshend’s classic line has a lot more to do with attitude than age. First, make…
