My fellow Georgians, in order to keep my national certification as a modest and much-beloved columnist, it is a requirement that I submit to you annually a State of the Column message. This I do today. (Yea! Clap! Clap! Clap!) I can report that the state of this column has never been stronger. (Clap! Clap! Clap!) This past year I continued my unwavering commitment to defend … [Read more...] about February 3, 2014: Annual State of The Column Finds Much To Applaud
January 27, 2014: Legislature Takes Aim At Passing ‘Guns For God’
American humorist Will Rogers once said, “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” Ol’ Will would have loved the Georgia Legislature. They are the gift that keeps on giving. Our intrepid public servants believe they have identified the Number One issue that has vexed “We the Unwashed” for far too long in Georgia: Being allowed to bring guns to … [Read more...] about January 27, 2014: Legislature Takes Aim At Passing ‘Guns For God’
January 20, 2014: Who Wants To Live Longer Without Banana Pudding?
I read a news report this week that says while we are living a lot longer in the U.S., people in other countries are living even longer. Bummer. I asked Junior E. Lee, general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Ga., to analyze the report for me so I could give you the details. Junior E. Lee, as you know, heads up … [Read more...] about January 20, 2014: Who Wants To Live Longer Without Banana Pudding?
January 13, 2014: Loss Of An Old Friend Is Reminder Of Misplaced Priorities
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
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