No, I cannot tell you why Gov. Brian Kemp decided to open up tattoo parlors and bowling alleys but not my favorite jewelry store where a repaired watch eagerly awaits me. I do know that under his recent order no one is required to open up and even if they do, nobody is required to show up. So let us all take a chill pill and relax. I am not sure who is advising the governor … [Read more...] about April 27, 2020: If Governor Can Open Tattoo Parlor, Why Not My Favorite Jewelry Store?
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April 20, 2020: When It Comes To The Gaithers, Something Good Is About To Happen.
To: Bill Gaither Somewhere Safely (I hope) in Alexandria, Indiana You probably don’t remember me, but we met briefly backstage a couple of years ago before your Christmas concert at the Woodstock First Baptist Church. The opportunity came about as a result of a lot of whining, wheedling and shameless self-pity in this space over the years about wanting to meet you. I … [Read more...] about April 20, 2020: When It Comes To The Gaithers, Something Good Is About To Happen.
April 13, 2020: Looking to Gov. Kemp to Get Us Through These Tough Times
I wouldn’t have Gov. Brian Kemp’s job. That’s a good thing because, to my knowledge, no one has offered the job to me. I have had readers in the past who suggested I run for public office, but I politely declined because the Woman Who Shares My Name would take a skillet to my head if I decided to do so. She isn’t crazy about politics, except she loved our … [Read more...] about April 13, 2020: Looking to Gov. Kemp to Get Us Through These Tough Times
April 6, 2020: Sen. Loeffler Gets Some Advice From An Image Expert
Knock! Knock! Knock! “Yes, who is it?” “Senator Loeffler, there is a little man in a bow tie here to see you. He says his name is Figby.” “Oh, yes. Send him in, please. He is with the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Georgia. I asked my friend, Junior E. Lee, the general manager and one of the world’s most … [Read more...] about April 6, 2020: Sen. Loeffler Gets Some Advice From An Image Expert
March 30, 2020: Is Loeffler’s Financial Explanation a Loser?
In 1984 when former Vice President Walter Mondale was running for president, he said something during the campaign he wished he had not said and later tried to correct his mistake. I don’t remember the details, but I do remember ABC’s Peter Jennings discussing the matter with political pundit George Will one evening. Jennings said he thought Mondale had done a good job … [Read more...] about March 30, 2020: Is Loeffler’s Financial Explanation a Loser?