A flag-waving salute to the United States Air Force’s Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels who roared across Georgia’s skies in tandem last week, paying tribute to our state’s heroic first responders. The event was an example of everything that is good about this great country. Hopefully, we stopped being intransigent political partisans for a brief moment and … [Read more...] about May 10, 2020: Some Random Thoughts on Some Random Subjects
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May 3, 2020: In Praise Of Our First Responders Both Here And Away
It seems to take a pandemic for us to get our priorities in order. With the death toll in the country having passed 60,000 and with over a thousand of those here in Georgia, suddenly we realize that those who entertain us – like actors and ballplayers – are nothing more than diversions. They are paid obscene amounts of money to make us forget the vicissitudes of our daily … [Read more...] about May 3, 2020: In Praise Of Our First Responders Both Here And Away
April 27, 2020: If Governor Can Open Tattoo Parlor, Why Not My Favorite Jewelry Store?
No, I cannot tell you why Gov. Brian Kemp decided to open up tattoo parlors and bowling alleys but not my favorite jewelry store where a repaired watch eagerly awaits me. I do know that under his recent order no one is required to open up and even if they do, nobody is required to show up. So let us all take a chill pill and relax. I am not sure who is advising the governor … [Read more...] about April 27, 2020: If Governor Can Open Tattoo Parlor, Why Not My Favorite Jewelry Store?
April 20, 2020: When It Comes To The Gaithers, Something Good Is About To Happen.
To: Bill Gaither Somewhere Safely (I hope) in Alexandria, Indiana You probably don’t remember me, but we met briefly backstage a couple of years ago before your Christmas concert at the Woodstock First Baptist Church. The opportunity came about as a result of a lot of whining, wheedling and shameless self-pity in this space over the years about wanting to meet you. I … [Read more...] about April 20, 2020: When It Comes To The Gaithers, Something Good Is About To Happen.
April 13, 2020: Looking to Gov. Kemp to Get Us Through These Tough Times
I wouldn’t have Gov. Brian Kemp’s job. That’s a good thing because, to my knowledge, no one has offered the job to me. I have had readers in the past who suggested I run for public office, but I politely declined because the Woman Who Shares My Name would take a skillet to my head if I decided to do so. She isn’t crazy about politics, except she loved our … [Read more...] about April 13, 2020: Looking to Gov. Kemp to Get Us Through These Tough Times