2025 Columns

As we end one year and begin a new one, that means it is time for the annual report required of all card-carrying members of the National Association of Modest-Yet-Much-Beloved Columnists.  Our motto: Sometimes in error, never in doubt. The report is required.  Otherwise, I might lose my credentials and have to get a real job.  The very thought of that keeps me awake at … [Read more...] about December 28, 2025: Reporting On Where Those 39,000 Words Went This Year

These words are dedicated to the memory of my late friend, Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal.  He encouraged me to run this column each Christmas season. It is also dedicated to those who believe.   I wish I had been there. In Bethlehem. I wish I had witnessed the birth of the baby Jesus in that humble setting in a lowly manger. Was it really as … [Read more...] about December 21, 2025: I Wish I Had Been There. In Bethlehem

I sat down recently with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to talk about his decision to run for governor.  Carr will face off against current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and a couple of no names in next May’s Republican primary seeking to succeed current Gov. Brian Kemp, who is term-limited and cannot seek a third term.  The winner will face … [Read more...] about December 14, 2025: Attorney General Chris Carr Talks About Running For Governor

I visited this topic some years ago, but things don’t seem to have changed. RING! RING! RING! “Beep! Beep! You have reached the offices of Santa Claus and Associates at the North Pole.” “Hi, my name is Dick Yarbrough and I would like. ...” “In order to better serve you, please listen to the following options. If you wish to place an order, please press ‘One.’ If you … [Read more...] about December 7, 2025: You’d Better Watch Out: Santa Claus Has Joined The Information Age

I got a lot of mail encouraging me to take the job as Duke of York which I appreciated.  I thought long and hard about it but decided to take my name out of the running.  I hope you aren’t disappointed with me but looking back on it, I believe it was the right decision. Andrew Whatshisname messed the job up royally and I don’t think the people of York were very happy with … [Read more...] about November 30, 2025: Turning Down All Those York Dukedoms Was A Saving Grace