It has been over a year since I have talked to Skeeter Skates, owner of Skeeter’s Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Greater Metropolitan Pooler. As long-time readers of this column know, Skeeter is the king of tree stump removal and has no peer when it comes to his deft touch with the Stump Eater Model SG-22 with bi-directional cutting disc and spring-loaded pivot. The … [Read more...] about April 11, 2011: A Look At Current Events With Skeeter Skates
April 4, 2011: From Anvil Floats To Paradise: Readers Want To Know
Let’s dip into the mailbag today, boys and girls, and see what is on the minds of discerning readers. Our first letter comes from George E. of Bonaire: Dear Dick: I recently retired and am a great admirer of yours. I would like to invite you to Bonaire to participate in our First Annual Anvil Float. You will really enjoy it. I will personally tie an anvil around your neck, … [Read more...] about April 4, 2011: From Anvil Floats To Paradise: Readers Want To Know
March 28, 2011: To Governor Nathan Deal: Your Go-To Guy Is Only A Phone Call Away
Dear Governor Deal: I’m sorry I haven’t written you before now. I don’t want you to think that I am not interested in your progress. My observation is that you seem to be doing well early in your first term. I have heard many nice things about you. Our state’s most quotable politician, Rep. Earl Ehrhart (R-Cobb) says he has already had more dialogue with you in the short … [Read more...] about March 28, 2011: To Governor Nathan Deal: Your Go-To Guy Is Only A Phone Call Away
March 21, 2011: School Vouchers Example Of Hodgepodge Approach To Public Education
It is not a beautiful day in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood. Sen. Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) saw his beloved school voucher bill bite the dust this session. Groused Mr. Rogers, “We want to ignore the fact that our schools are failing. I’m going to have a hard time defending this one.” Not really. Mr. Rogers, maybe public schools are failing because you and your … [Read more...] about March 21, 2011: School Vouchers Example Of Hodgepodge Approach To Public Education
March 14, 2011: Junior E. Lee Analyzes Upcoming Presidential Campaign
Junior E. Lee is a Great American by birth and a Son of the South by the grace of God. You may recall that it was Round or Square Polls, Inc. that first reported that everybody is leaving the Northeast because it snows there year-round and all their buildings are rusted and falling down. Junior says Republican candidates will court the Southern vote even though we will have … [Read more...] about March 14, 2011: Junior E. Lee Analyzes Upcoming Presidential Campaign