Simply said, there is nothing like a good petrichor to make a guy feel on top of the world. That depends, of course, on my computer’s teraflop since I’m WFH and not interested in ghost kitchens. In case you were wondering, those are among the 5,000 new words contained in the 12th edition of the Merriam-Webster collegiate dictionary coming out this week. Between you and me, … [Read more...] about November 16, 2025: Enwheel The Wagons! No More Snollygosters In Merriam-Webster’s New Dictionary!
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November 9, 2025: Public Service Commission Race Was About Pocketbooks, Not Politics
I am getting mail giving me credit for the defeat of the two incumbent Republican members of the Georgia Public Service Commission this past week. I am getting mail blaming me for the defeat of the two incumbent members of the Georgia Public Service Commission. To quote Mark Twain who read a report he had died, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” So was my … [Read more...] about November 9, 2025: Public Service Commission Race Was About Pocketbooks, Not Politics
November 2, 2025: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
Color me bummed. I found out last week that despite my sterling silver credentials, it seems my chances of being appointed Duke of York have been flushed down the loo. I got a note from a reader who says I made a “serious factual error” in my column. (Editor’s aside: So what’s new?) He says it is a hereditary appointment and that he has the inside track to the job – if it … [Read more...] about November 2, 2025: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
October 25, 2025: Exploring the Possibilities of Becoming The Duke of York
I am looking for a new job. No, I’m not planning on giving this one up. I’m having too much fun messing with the humor-impaired, but I feel like I am ready for a new challenge. Like maybe a duke. My sources tell me the position of Duke of York opened up recently when Andrew Whatshisname decided not to be duke there or any other place after running around with the late … [Read more...] about October 25, 2025: Exploring the Possibilities of Becoming The Duke of York
October 18, 2025: Upcoming Public Service Commission Race A Referendum on Georgia Power?
You get who you vote for. Or don’t vote for. Or who you vote for and don’t know you are voting for. It is not my job to lecture you on your civic responsibilities. But I do think I owe it to you to tell you there are some important elections upcoming that can have a significant impact on your pocketbook. Like the Georgia Public Service Commission. The five-member … [Read more...] about October 18, 2025: Upcoming Public Service Commission Race A Referendum on Georgia Power?