Perhaps the most appropriate way to end this year is with a love story – the story of Dr. Raymond Cook, 96, and Dr. Elisabeth Mays Stein Cook, who passed away last week at the age of 94. Even the most casual reader of this column knows the influence Raymond Cook has had on my life. I won’t go through the details again today because this column isn’t about me. Suffice … [Read more...] about December 28, 2015: A Love Story That Defied Time and Circumstance
2015 Columns
December 21, 2015: I Wish I Had Been There. In Bethlehem
This column has become a Christmas tradition and I share with you once again this year. It is dedicated to all 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 that night as it is sometimes depicted on our Christmas cards or was it as cool and comfortable an evening … [Read more...] about December 21, 2015: I Wish I Had Been There. In Bethlehem
December 14, 2015: Sometimes Being Naughty Can Be Nice
Ring! Ring! Ring! “Hello, Santa Claus R Us. Happy Holidays. Donder speaking. May I help you?” “Yes, I would like to speak to Santa Claus. My name is Dick Yarbrough. I am a modest and much-beloved columnist in Georgia. I have been so busy this year that I haven’t found time to get my requests for presents to you folks. Somebody suggested I tweet the list to you … [Read more...] about December 14, 2015: Sometimes Being Naughty Can Be Nice
December 7, 2015: Some Observations on the Coaching Changes at UGA
As my sweet mama would say, “Things just get curiouser and curiouser.” That is the best way to describe the recent events at the University of Georgia — or more specifically — the athletic department at UGA. As of this writing, Kirby Smart, who has morphed from a Bainbridge High Bearcat to an all-SEC defensive back at the University of Georgia to nine years as defensive … [Read more...] about December 7, 2015: Some Observations on the Coaching Changes at UGA
November 30, 2015: Not Too Early to Think About the True Meaning of Christmas
Hot Diggity Dog! It is December and that means Christmas is just around the corner. I love Christmas. I love it today and I loved before it became politically-incorrect. Anytime someone tells me “Happy Holidays,” I thank them and say “And a Merry Christmas to you, as well.” If it is to a store clerk, I will generally get a knowing smile. They would like to say “Merry … [Read more...] about November 30, 2015: Not Too Early to Think About the True Meaning of Christmas