Nov 28th, 2007 · Every political season, it seems that there's another key group to be courted by candidates -- soccer moms, NASCAR dads and so on. Commentator Laura Lorson feels frustrated that she's never in the demographic that candidates seem to be vying for.
Jan 19th, 2007 · The brutal winter weather in the Great Plains has caused a lot of misery for many people. Commentator Laura Lorson says that there is an upside to it all: While the current frigid temperatures in the region can make everyone miserable, they can also make the blisteringly hot summers seem appealing.
Jun 7th, 2006 · Commentator Laura Lorson always paid close attention to her father's advice while growing up. He was always very concerned that she and her sisters would get hurt while doing something mundane. She used to think he was paranoid, but now she thinks that he gave her a great gift - the art of being prepared for the most minor of emergencies.
Oct 25th, 2005 · Commentator Laura Lorson muses about her mother's way of talking. It's very roundabout, yet she manages to get to the point eventually.
Aug 12th, 2005 · Local kickball leagues are cropping up all around the country. It's all good fun, but in any league, you're going to need someone to set things up, make the schedule, and handle any officiating disputes. Who are the sort of people who do this sort of thing? Commentator Laura Lorson knows.
Jul 28th, 2005 · The online version of The Times of London reports the British government is going to abolish the use of the traditional terms "spinster" and "bachelor" on marriage certificates and in marriage registers. Laura Lorson offers her opinion of the term "spinster," which she believes is worth preserving.
Apr 19th, 2005 · Commentator Laura Lorson was dismayed to learn that even though she's on the national "do not call" registry, telemarketers were still getting through to her by a circuitous route: her family.
Feb 16th, 2005 · Sometimes, the little white lies that parents tell their children can take on a life of their own. Commentator Laura Lorson recently found out that something her parents told her 30 years ago was just a flat-out falsehood.