We like to explore a variety of topics on Saturday, and today - the first day of December - is certainly no different.
So, let's move quickly.
First, the headline said, "Hamilton County Commission wants to decide just who can look down on it." It was a story about who can and should be in the media area in the balcony above the dais.
Well, know this, commissioners: If you approve the reinstatement of the six-figure slush funds you call discretionary, we will all look down on you. And we will look for your replacement in the next election cycle.
And if the whispers are true about a couple of commissioners looking to vote in a pay raise, well, then we'll all look down on that group even more.
Seriously?
Donald Nixon is suing Playboy. Yes, to answer your first question, Playboy is still around. You think newspapers have been hit hard by the overflow of computer access, well, ''adult" magazines have been overwhelmed by the internet.
Well, Mr. Nixon, who is legally blind, filed a lawsuit Wednesday because he claimed Playboy's website is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act because it is not compatible with Nixon's screen-reading software.
That software allows blind or visually impaired people to read the text with help from a synthesizer or a braille display.
Not sure how the case will turn out, but we have the first actual documented case of an American man wanting access to Playboy for the articles.
Letter b, Southwest
There's a social media story that has swept across the country about a 5-year-old girl named Abcde - pronounced Ab-city according to reports - who was heckled and harassed by Southwest Airline employees because of her name.
Abcde's momma was upset about the incident. Southwest apologized. Hey, it's 21st Century America and the social media waves land hard and fast and the backlash of the riptide can be just as strong.
Of course, a lot of folks are wondering why would anyone name a child Abcde. But let's try not to be too critical and hang her mother in fghi. (Sorry.)
Make your vote count
Gang, I have frequently mentioned how proud I am to work at the TFP.
There are a lot of important things that happen at 400 East 11th St. every day. Well, one of my favorites - even if it is not the most crucial per se - is the Lin C. Parker Wrapping Contest.
And you have until midnight Tuesday to offer your say on which of the wrapping offerings from young readers around the area is best.
Mrs. Parker was a longtime friend and ace visual journalist who loved this contest.
She will never be forgotten, and like this contest, will always be a fabric of what makes the TFP special.
Saturday star
Here's hoping everyone enjoys and participates in the MainX24 events downtown that starts Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m.
It's a cool event.
If you are new to MainX24, try to be downtown by 10:30 a.m. for the Southside Parade.
This year's grand marshal is Sandy the Flower Man.
Wow, for a lot of us from a certain age - and that age could be from 21 to 61 - Sandy is a downtown after-hour tradition that we all recognize.
There are only a few one-named legends, friends.
Elvis. Tiger. Oprah.
And Sandy. Keep on keeping' on Sandy, and enjoy the parade.
Everyone.
Contact Jay Greeson at jgreeson@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6343.