The folks at Lake Superior State University in Michigan have just released their recommendation for words and phrases that should be erased from our vocabulary in its annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness. Why Lake Superior State? And why the list? Well, for one thing, they don’t have a football team which gives them … [Read more...] about January 9, 2012: Outback Bowl Proves That Some Phrases Never Go Out Of Style
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December 19, 2011: Junior E. Lee Predicts A Big Year For Politics And Mosquitoes
I am pleased to announce that beginning with the New Year, Junior E. Lee, general manager of Round or Square Polls, a division of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company located in Greater Garfield, will be offering exclusive analysis of the upcoming presidential election that can be seen only in this space. In addition, if you are bothered with termites, Junior … [Read more...] about December 19, 2011: Junior E. Lee Predicts A Big Year For Politics And Mosquitoes
January 1, 2012: To Cameron: The World May Change But The Fundamentals Remain The Same
DEAR CAMERON: For the past decade, I have written an annual letter of advice to your father, your uncle and their cousins, trying to give them a little perspective on what life was going to be like for them as they grew into adulthood. Today, they are all adults and are experiencing first-hand the ups-and-downs of everyday living. I discern that they are finding that life is … [Read more...] about January 1, 2012: To Cameron: The World May Change But The Fundamentals Remain The Same
January 2, 2012: Plum Nelly Pitts Agrees To Prognosticate In This Space
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I announce the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located over a pool hall in Greater Garfield, has signed an exclusive contract with one of the nation’s premier prognosticators, Plum Nelly Pitts, of Varnell, Georgia. I don’t have to tell you what a coup this is. Frankly, it was a major commitment by the company but … [Read more...] about January 2, 2012: Plum Nelly Pitts Agrees To Prognosticate In This Space
December 12, 2011: From Bionic Hips To Nathan Deal’s Slips, It Was A Very Good Year
Dear Valued Reader: In appreciation for your loyalty and support this past year, I had planned to thank you by sending each of you your own personalized Dick Yarbrough Christmas card – suitable for framing – that you could proudly show your envious friends. The cards might even become a collector’s item some day and you could take them to the Antiques Road Show and make a lot … [Read more...] about December 12, 2011: From Bionic Hips To Nathan Deal’s Slips, It Was A Very Good Year