It's always something

In an earlier post, I complained that one of the downsides of attending my grandson's little league football games was getting a cheer stuck in my head the same way irritating songs often do. The cheer in question is discussed here and involves apples, bananas, the state of Alabama, lies and truth.

This week, however, there was a different problem. The team lost big time, as usual, but the cheerleaders held their own...but they did it without using the cheer even once. I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that I kind of missed the it.

It was like being at a Men Without Hats concert and finding that the band refused to play Safety Dance.

It really is always something.

WHAT'S UP FOR WORKERS. Here's a look at the latest State of Working West Virginia report.

REBUILDING THE MIDDLE CLASS. Here are some ideas.

CHILD WELFARE. West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources isn't in compliance with federal foster care standards--and these mistakes mean fewer federal dollars coming to the state.

GOAT ROPE ADVISORY LEVEL: ELEVATED