2011 Columns

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! “Come in. Well, if it isn’t Spiro Amburn, my favorite chief of staff. How are you, Spiro?” “I’m fine, Mr. Speaker. You sent for me?” “Yes, I did. We are getting pretty close to Thanksgiving and I wondered what kind of ‘working trip’ you have planned for us this year. You outdid yourself last year, son, getting that Washington lobbyist to take us to … [Read more...] about November 14, 2011: House Speaker Ralston May Spend This Thanksgiving Closer To Home

Oops!  I left the “t” off Rev. Bryant Wright’s name in last week’s column about the possibility of the Southern Baptist Convention dropping “Southern” from their name.    I was just so excited to learn that whatever the organization’s future nomenclature, Rev. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern (sic) Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., will continue to favor us with … [Read more...] about November 7, 2011: Sheila, Geezers, T-Boners And Other Random Thoughts

The Rev. Bryan Wright, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, announced recently that he has appointed a task force to explore the possibility of changing the name of the organization. It seems that the name “Southern” may soon be gone with the wind. That doesn’t sit well with a number of my Baptist friends, who think this is nothing more than political correctness and a … [Read more...] about October 31, 2011: Baptists Have Bigger Problem Than Being Associated With The South

News bulletin: The state Department of Natural Resources is reporting that black bears in North Georgia seem to be migrating toward Atlanta area. RING! RING! “Hello. This is the Georgia chapter of Bears R’ Us. President Theodore speaking.” “Teddy Bear, it’s me. Ed Ursine, with the NBA, the National Bear Association up in Orono, Maine.” “Ed, good to hear from you but please … [Read more...] about October 24, 2011: “Occupy Atlanta’ Protestors An Un-Bearable Idea