When crafting a column for the newspaper, the writer should occasionally make an attempt to write about current events. The columnist should, in a way, try to take the pulse of the reader’s world and offer impartial, objective ideas for them to consider.

In the past, I have written primarily about relatively mundane things such as raccoons, yellow cotton gloves, smelly eggs, old sweat shirts and bar soap. I haven’t written too much about what’s happening in the world today and how those events can shape the lives of everyday people like you and me.

This past week, there were many interesting stories the American public followed. There were the continuing presidential campaign stories, new worries over Iranian nuclear capabilities, concern over new jobs and the United States economy. All of these topics were covered by all of the major media outlets throughout this country. These would all be good topics for a top-notch columnist to write about.