C David KellyHamburgers, Politics and a Lifetime of Memories: My Friendship with John LucasDuring our four years together in the West Virginia University School of Journalism, John Lucas and I would meet up at least three times a…Aug 16, 20192Aug 16, 20192
C David KellyGoodbye Chicago; Hello SunshineIt was just over 22 years ago when I stepped off an airplane at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport for a job interview. As I stood on a curb trying…Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018
C David KellyAugusta National: Oh, How I Regret Rejecting YouThe ring of the telephone woke me from a deep slumber around 5 a.m. I had just finished putting the Monday newspaper to bed just a few…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
C David KellyThe Unconditional Love of a GrandfatherAs a seven year old who was just beginning to appreciate the beauty of baseball, I was puzzled by my grandfather’s dislike of the…Mar 22, 2018Mar 22, 2018
C David KellyHungry Eyes: My First Brush With GreatnessOver the course of my life, I have been fortunate to meet some wonderful people, some famous, others just run-of-the-mill citizens. I’ve…Jan 30, 20181Jan 30, 20181
C David KellyThe Story Behind My Most Cherished PhotographI was working a charity golf tournament at the Courses at Andrews (Air Force Base) in Joint Base Andrews, Md. It was a picture-perfect…Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018
C David KellyMerry Christmas: My Top 10 Songs of the SeasonTo me, music has always been an integral part of the Christmas season. And there is plenty of Yuletide music to be found.Dec 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
C David KellyHer Light Will Forever ShineI’ll never forget the first time I set eyes on Jean Prendergast Rooney. It was a cold December evening, and Molly, whom I had just started…Dec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017
C David KellyA Day to Be Truly ThankfulThanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday of the year. Yes, the turkey and all the trimmings make the day special. And the four-day…Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017
C David KellyThe Invasion of the Right FightersA couple of months ago, I wrote a blog entry titled, “Whatever Happened to Healthy Debate.” I posed several questions, mainly as to why…Nov 9, 2017Nov 9, 2017