Do me a favor, will you? I would greatly appreciate it if you would see that my obituary gets printed as is, just in case I happen to kick the bucket or cash in my chips or buy the farm or any other euphemism that you deem appropriate for the occasion. Let me say emphatically that I have no plans to die anytime soon. I have sock drawers to rearrange, … [Read more...] about September 25, 2017: Never Too Early to Think About How You Want to Be Remembered
2017 Columns
September 18, 2017: Some Reflections On An Ill Wind Named Irma
It is hard to know what to write about when you have been through the likes of Irma. Maybe it was “only” a tropical storm when it hit Georgia and not the powerful hurricane that ripped through Florida, but it was bad enough as many of you can attest. I will return to my acerbic humor roots soon, I promise, but not today. Nothing funny about disasters. If Irma … [Read more...] about September 18, 2017: Some Reflections On An Ill Wind Named Irma
September 11, 2017: Honoring the Memory of a Special Person in a Special Way
This week marks the ninth anniversary of the loss of our oldest grandson, Zack Wansley. And, yes, it hurts as much today as on the day he collapsed and died while training for a marathon. Zack was special. He was a true scholar-athlete. He was president of just about every significant organization in his high school. He won the Journal Cup as his school’s … [Read more...] about September 11, 2017: Honoring the Memory of a Special Person in a Special Way
July 10, 2017: This Recruit Blows Off the Opportunity to Blow Up
KNOCK! KNOCK! “Sir, you wanted to see me?” “Hello, Kharbhom! Glad you could spare a few minutes. Come into the cave. Don’t mind the goats.” “Thank you, sir. I was told it was important. I came over as quickly as I could.” “Kharbhom, I will get right to the point. I have been watching you closely and I can tell you I like what I see. … [Read more...] about July 10, 2017: This Recruit Blows Off the Opportunity to Blow Up
July 3, 2017: Skeeter Skates Learns About Face Paint and Twerping
I don’t need Caller ID to know when Skeeter Skates is calling. The phone has a different kind of sound to it, like very impatient. That’s to be expected. Skeeter Skates, owner of Skeeter Skates Plow Repair and Stump Removal in Ryo, Georgia, is an impatient man. I guess it goes with the business. Skeeter isn’t big on preambles. Before I could even … [Read more...] about July 3, 2017: Skeeter Skates Learns About Face Paint and Twerping