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Strong opinions begat strong reactions.  I recently begatted a strong opinion about Republican gubernatorial candidate Vernon Jones and he begatted a strong reaction right back at me.  Good for him.  Many intrepid public servants poked by my stiletto do one of two things: They sulk or ignore me, hoping I will be abducted by space aliens and transported to some … [Read more...] about July 18, 2021: Vernon Jones Talks About Running For Governor

Twenty-five years ago this week, Bill Clinton was winding up his first term as president and trying to remember if he knew someone named Monica Lewinsky.  Newt Gingrich was riding high as U.S. Speaker of the House. The Atlanta Braves were in the process of winning the National League Championship.  (They would lose to the New York Yankees in the World Series.)  … [Read more...] about July 11, 2021: Recalling the Best and Worst of Centennial Olympic Games

Webster’s Dictionary defines a hero as, “A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life.”  With Noah Webster’s concurrence I would add, “and doesn’t talk about it.”    That would aptly describe 94-year-old retired Col. Ralph Puckett, of Columbus, Georgia, the latest recipient of the Medal … [Read more...] about July 4, 2021: A Salute To Georgia’s Latest Medal Of Honor Recipient

It is not always cool being Southern these days.  We are being assailed for the sins of our ancestors. Some of it understandable, some of it out of ignorance. While there are regrettable periods in our past for which there are no excuses, there are also many things about the South in which to take pride and I’m not talking just about Vidalia onions and sweet tea. It is … [Read more...] about June 27, 2021: Paying Homage to The Passing of a True Southern Gentleman

Hard to believe that it has been six months since I lost my soulmate, my anchor, my best friend.  In some ways, it seems like it was yesterday.  At other times, it seems like forever.  Time can play tricks with your mind. For a year-and-a-half, I watched her inexorable descent physically and mentally.  There were the trips to the emergency room, the … [Read more...] about June 20, 2021: Remembering The Past While Focused On The Future