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Thankfully, over the last month enough questions have come in from Cherokee Scout readers that I don’t have to think of another idea. That means it’s time for another rousing rendition of “Ask the Publisher,” which is not quite as much fun as trivia night at Hoppy Trout Brewery, but at least you don’t have to leave your home to play.
Q: Does the date 2-2-22 really mean anything outside of astrology lovers?
A: Today is a pretty neat day for those of us who like to play with numbers, as Feb. 2, 2022, has been declared Trumpet Day (see the website for details) for the Palindrome Day, when the day’s date can be read the same way backward and forward.
While 2-2-22 is very rare, and being called Twosday by those who enjoy making up stuff, February is actually loaded with them. In fact, Feb. 21-28 are all palindrome days, making this a month to remember. (We’re also trying to forget January, so that’s a win-win situation.)
Q: Did you mean to use the word “disparaging” in your Nov. 17 Q&A column or “disparate” in describing publishing wildly different viewpoints?
A: Now this is the kind of note that makes word nerds like me get way too excited. My thanks to Paul Keely of Brasstown for taking the time to write and discuss why his word might be more applicable than the one I used.
Truth is, he’s right. While both words could fit the context of that particular column, “disparate” is more what I had in mind. I always appreciate it when readers show me how I can write better, with more clarity – especially when they’re nice and respectful about it.
Keely also wrote, “In Yahweh is our trust” on the back of his envelope, which means something to me since The Name is the only thing tattooed on my body. I consider it a daily reminder that I’m not the center of the universe.
Q: Is someone from the Scout calling around asking for information? I received a message but didn’t recognize the name.
A: Yes indeed. McKynzie Simmons of Murphy High School is working with the local newspaper through spring as part of a career and technical education internship through Cherokee County Schools, which is a great program I encourage other local businesses to consider.
What McKynzie is primarily working on at the moment is updating information for the 2022 edition of Celebrate Cherokee County magazine, the area’s annual information guide, which will be published in May. So thanks to her, we’re off to a good – and early – start.
This isn’t a question, but I just wanted to say thanks to those who have called or written with positive encouragement in the last week or so. Maybe being kind will catch on, as that also inspired me to let some other local businesses know how much I appreciate their service.
The Scout is not perfect, but we’ll keep striving for it. With the support of our readers, the best is still yet to come. Thanks for reading.
David Brown is publisher of the Cherokee Scout. You can reach him at 837-5122, Ext. 26; dbrown@cherokeescout.com; or via Twitter @daviddBstroh.