2019 Columns

It was a magical time at Saint Simons Island.  Of course, any day spent in the Golden Isles is magical, but none were like this. It was a time when a group of us hung our collective hats at St. Simons.  We played golf together, shopped together, socialized together and, of course, ate shrimp and other sea food treats together. Our gang included a superior court … [Read more...] about February 25, 2019: A Reminder That Magical Times Are Never Lost

 Dear Gov. Kemp: I trust you are settled into your new job and are busy governing our beloved state.  My purpose in writing is to let you know you aren’t in this thing alone.   I am always available to dip into my deep reservoir of political knowledge whenever you need me.   Heck, you don’t even have to need me.  I’ll dip in, anyway.  … [Read more...] about February 18, 2019: Giving Our New Governor Some Fraternal Advice

My fellow Americans (Yea! Clap! Clap! Clap!).  I come today to submit to you my annual State of the Column address.  It is with great pride that I tell you that the state of the state of this column cannot be overstated! (Thunderous roar!) In the past year, I have written more than 39,000 words (Clap! Clap!) That, my fellow Americans, is more words than appear in … [Read more...] about February 11, 2019: The State of The State of This Column Cannot Be Overstated

Now this is a movement I could get behind.  Emile Ratelband, of Arnhem, Holland, recently petitioned the local courts to allow him to become officially 20 years younger.  He told the court that he “suffers” from being 69-years-old and thinks that being 49 would help him with job prospects and getting dates on line.  Bless his heart. Ratelband, who describes … [Read more...] about February 4, 2019: If You Can Change Your Name and Gender, Why Not Your Age?

I owe the University of Georgia more than I can ever repay the institution.  In my obituary, if you don’t see my involvement at UGA prominently mentioned in the first couple of paragraphs, call the authorities. They are burying the wrong man. I’ve done everything from driving to Athens from the Atlanta airport after an extended out-of-town trip to speak to a small … [Read more...] about January 28, 2019: An Opportunity to Repay My Alma Mater And My Mentor