In defense of the evil giant
By BEN R. WILLIAMS
Hello everyone. Hi. Could I have the speaking conch for a moment? Thank you so much.
Listen, I’m sorry to interrupt this village meeting, but...
The Fall of Atlantis
By BEN R. WILLIAMS
At several different points in my career, I’ve found myself doing event planning. Usually, the experience makes me consider naming my ulcer “Event Planning.”
Whenever...
In memory of a true southern gentleman
By BEN R. WILLIAMS
You don’t need me to tell you that the late Gov. Gerald Baliles was a great man.
During his tenure as Virginia’s governor in the...
A scoop of sadness
By BEN R. WILLIAMS
I have a friend who is a strong advocate for the body positivity movement, which is the movement that boldly proposes that even if...
They’re coming to get you, Barbara
By BEN R. WILLIAMS
As I’ve gotten older, I have come to realize that Halloween is my favorite holiday.
Christmas is nice and all, but it’s too expensive. Thanksgiving...
It’s me, your casual acquaintance
By BEN R. WILLIAMS
Hey, fancy running into you here! It’s me, your casual acquaintance. Looks like you got a big cart of groceries there. Don’t worry, I’ll...
Rives Theatre memories
By BEN R. WILLIAMS
I’m writing this column on Sept. 9, 2019, one day after the fire that claimed The Rives Theatre. The Rives holds a special place...