If this sounds like name-dropping, I apologize but I am trying to make a point here. I picked up the newspaper this past week and discovered that Larry Speakes, the long-time spokesman for Pres. Ronald Reagan, had died at his home in Cleveland, Miss. He was 74 and according to reports, he finished out his days suffering from Alzheimer’s, as had Mr. Reagan. One of the great … [Read more...] about January 13, 2014: Loss Of An Old Friend Is Reminder Of Misplaced Priorities
2014 Columns
January 6, 2014: To Cameron Charles Yarbrough: Have Fun And Give Life Your Best Shot
Dear Cameron: You have been in this world for a tad over five years. I think you would agree it has been a pretty good ride to this point. A lot of people love you and care deeply about you. When you are older, you will understand just how fortunate you are. You have brought a lot to the party yourself. When you showed up at my door at Christmas with a plate of cookies you … [Read more...] about January 6, 2014: To Cameron Charles Yarbrough: Have Fun And Give Life Your Best Shot