I had a great idea for a movie recently. It was about a football team that came out of nowhere and through hard work and perseverance ended up playing for the national championship. The first scene starts with four outstanding players who spurned an opportunity to turn professional, deciding to return to college for their senior year and inspire their teammates to experience … [Read more...] about January 15, 2018: If Rocky Balboa Can Come Back, Why Not Dawgs?
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January 8, 2018: Advice to a Great-Grandson: Work Hard, Dare to be Great
Dear Cameron Charles Yarbrough: It is that time of year again when I attempt to pass along a little of what I have experienced over my long life in hopes there will a nugget or two that you may find helpful as you make your own journey through life If memory serves me correctly, I began this annual exercise when your dad was about your age. You represent the next generation … [Read more...] about January 8, 2018: Advice to a Great-Grandson: Work Hard, Dare to be Great
January 1, 2018: Junior E. Lee Talks About What To Expect In 2018
Gadzooks! Is it 2018 already? I’m not even over the Y2K scare yet. You remember Y2K. Our computers were going to melt on the first day of January 2000 and we were going to be left in the dark with no telephones and no electricity and riots in the street? As you will recall, that fateful day came and went and all our computers kept working. All … [Read more...] about January 1, 2018: Junior E. Lee Talks About What To Expect In 2018
December 18, 2017: I Wish I Had Been There. In Bethlehem.
These words are dedicated to the memory of my friend, the late Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal. He encouraged me to run this column each Christmas season. It is also dedicated to those who believe. I wish I had been there. In Bethlehem. I wish I had witnessed the birth of the baby Jesus in a lowly manger. Was it really as cold and … [Read more...] about December 18, 2017: I Wish I Had Been There. In Bethlehem.
December 4, 2017: You’d Better Watch Out. Santa Claus Has Joined The Information Age
RING! RING! RING! “Hello, you have reached the offices of Santa Claus at the North Pole.” “Hi, my name is Dick Yarbrough and I would like. . . .” “Thank you for calling. In order to better serve you, please listen to the following options. If you wish to place an order, please press ‘one.’ If you are calling about your current order, please press ‘two.’ If you … [Read more...] about December 4, 2017: You’d Better Watch Out. Santa Claus Has Joined The Information Age