Hooray! The State of Georgia, CSX Transportation, Murray County and the Georgia Ports Authority have announced construction of the Appalachian Regional Port to be built in Murray County in Northwest Georgia. Automobiles, carpet and flooring and other goods from Georgia and neighboring states will be shipped via a direct 388-mile CSX rail line to the Georgia Ports Authority’s … [Read more...] about August 10, 2015: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
2015 Columns
August 3, 2015: By Popular Demand Junior E. Lee Analyzes Presidential Races
Please don’t say anything to Junior E. Lee about this but I had several people come up to me after a recent speech to ask why they had not seen his observations in the paper recently. If he knew that, he might ask for a raise. For those of you who are new to the planet — and judging by some of my recent mail, I think an extraterrestrial being currently resides among us — … [Read more...] about August 3, 2015: By Popular Demand Junior E. Lee Analyzes Presidential Races
July 27, 2015: How To Be A Liberal In One Angry Letter
I want you to hear this from me rather than from Donald Trump. I have been outed. I am a “bed-wetting liberal.” No longer can I hide in the closet, among my bell-bottom pants and Nehru jackets that I am sure will be making a stylistic comeback one of these days. One of my adoring fans — let’s call him Angry White Guy — didn’t think much of my recent suggestion to U.S. Rep. … [Read more...] about July 27, 2015: How To Be A Liberal In One Angry Letter
July 20, 2015: Blessed Are The Peacemakers Who State The Obvious
Blessed are we, the peacemakers. Ours is a lonely lot. I had hoped I could cut back on pacifying petulant poops and spend more time on my latest passion — learning to play the flugelhorn. Alas, it is not to be. My skills as a peacemaker are once again required. And wouldn’t you know it? I had just mastered the aria “Lascia ch’io pianga” from Handel’s opera, “Rinaldo.” … [Read more...] about July 20, 2015: Blessed Are The Peacemakers Who State The Obvious
July 13, 2015: Jekyll Island Deer Welcome News They Are Now Official
In the midst of all the turmoil over recent Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and gay marriage as well as the furor over the Confederate battle flag, you may have missed the big news. The white-tailed deer has been selected the official mammal of the state of Georgia. This was especially welcomed news for my friend Claude and his white-tailed colleagues on Jekyll Island. As … [Read more...] about July 13, 2015: Jekyll Island Deer Welcome News They Are Now Official