***Editor’s Note: Andy McGee is a Liberal Columnist for “The Thirsty Quill.” While Mr. McGee often writes insightful and thought-provoking articles for ‘The Quill,’ it is important for readers to note that his opinions and views are strictly his own, and rarely reflect the opinions and vi [...] READ MORE

I realize that this may already seem like “old news” with the death of Michael Jackson and the sentencing of Bernie Madoff, but I feel as though we should continue to recognize how others are fighting for the very independence that we hold so dear…and will celebrate this Saturday&# [...] READ MORE

The humming of the fan overhead woke me. I was sweating profusely. Enter the Ghost of Father’s Day Yet To Come. It was June of 2009, and then some. Through the tears, I saw his eyes, now closed forever as he was handed over to the ages. He was much older now than when I had known him, but he appe [...] READ MORE

“A Father’s Day Carol: A Story Not Just For Dads, But For All Men, Everywhere” (Part 2) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Enter the Ghost of Father’s Day Present. It was June of 1944. Through the mist that hurdled the sides of our landing craft, I saw his eyes. He was much young [...] READ MORE

“A Father’s Day Carol: A Story Not Just For Dads, But For All Men, Everywhere” (Part 1) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Today is supposed to be the day for Dads. It is the day that belongs to all of us who are fortunate enough to carry one or more of the esteemed titles of “Da [...] READ MORE

“Two Opportunities To Get Involved This Monday” #1: What: “The Cause,” a brand new Conservative political action group. When: Every Monday from 5:30-7:00 PM. Where: Sir Edmond Halley’s Restaurant, inside the Park Road Shopping Center (4151-A Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209); w [...] READ MORE

“Speechless” (Part 2) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” (Continued) You see, had I published the original article on time, you would be reading another one of my famous rants. The transcript would be very different from what you’re looking at right now. The old artic [...] READ MORE

“Speechless” (Part 1) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” It was a very, very rough week… This article was originally scheduled for completion and publication last Wednesday. However, a nightmarish week at work, a car crash, and a computer malfunction all played a role in derailing th [...] READ MORE

***(Editor’s Note:  Garrett Jackson is a Guest Columnist for “The Thirsty Quill.” He is a writer and investigative reporter for his personal blog, known as “The Lawton Town Crier” (www.lawtontowncrier.com). ‘The Quill’ appreciates Mr. Jackson’s contribution, and we look forward t [...] READ MORE