How do you balance work and family?

By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog

I watched the magical movie "The Paper" again last night. This time, we deemed our kids old enough to join us for the viewing and snuggled up with them and air-popped popcorn covered in butter and Parmesan cheese. The movie ...

What do you think of Jerry Jones video?

By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog

I'm not sure my sleeping wife would agree, but it's a marvelous time when journalists (or anyone) from across the country can discuss an issue of the day from their living rooms. Below is a Twitter exchange I had early ...

If you should survive to 105 ...

By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog

Get out the rocking chair: I received my introductory offer to AARP last week. This lobbying group is clearly on top of its game. I don't turn 50 until later this year, but my gray hair must be showing. By ...

Article connects Advocate, New York Times

By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog

I blogged last week about being interviewed regarding the Advocate's Webcast of our news meetings. You may compare my answers with the finished story posted here. Let me know what you think. I hope you also tuned in to Thursday's ...

Who wouldn't want a mother-in-law like this?

By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog

When I came to Victoria three years ago, I had the great privilege of being taken under Kay McHaney's wing. I didn't realize it then, but I couldn't have been in better hands. I thought about my first days here ...