How’s this for a conflict? This past weekend I had to choose between going to New York and attending the prestigious Peabody Award ceremonies, sponsored by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Georgia or an opportunity to participate in the 14th annual Washpot Festival in Garfield. Since I had already plopped down money for … [Read more...] about May 19, 2014: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
May 12, 2014: There Is No Question That Answer Man Knows His Stuff
It is the Merry Month of May and you know that means, boys and girls. It is time for Answer Man! You ask it, we answer it. Please know that all answers have been authenticated and hermetically-sealed by Funk and Wagnall. (No, not that Funk and Wagnall. This is Elrod Funk and Jim Bob Wagnall. I don’t know them all that well but they knocked on the door and said they needed work … [Read more...] about May 12, 2014: There Is No Question That Answer Man Knows His Stuff
May 5, 2014: Talking Politics and Watching Out For the Spinach
I like to surround myself with those smarter than me. In my case, that’s not hard to do. I could make a sack of rocks look like a Mensa meeting. So, I was flattered to be asked to lunch recently with a group of reporters, editors and long-time political observers in Atlanta and listen to them talk politics. I didn’t add much to the conversation but I managed not to get spinach … [Read more...] about May 5, 2014: Talking Politics and Watching Out For the Spinach
April 28, 2014: Sen. Chip Rogers ‘Dream Job’ At GPB Goes ‘Poof’
The scene: The office of Teya Ryan, president of GPB. KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! “Ms. Ryan?” “What is it, Tiffany? I am very busy and I asked not to be interrupted.” “I’m sorry to bother you but there is a man pacing outside your office dressed like Big Bird. He says he must talk to you now. Says it is an emergency.” “That would be Chip Rogers. I figured this would happen. OK, … [Read more...] about April 28, 2014: Sen. Chip Rogers ‘Dream Job’ At GPB Goes ‘Poof’
April 21, 2014: Proposed Sea Island Development Awash With Controversy
The Sea Island Company wants to build a group of condominiums on what many people believe to be environmentally unsound ground. Why should you care? According to Pierre Howard, “If Sea Island (Co.) can do this, then it can be done anywhere. The Georgia coast belongs to everybody.” That, he says, is why you should care. Whether you live in Resaca or Rincon, to quote legendary … [Read more...] about April 21, 2014: Proposed Sea Island Development Awash With Controversy