A reader who describes herself as a “bleeding heart liberal” has asked if I was serious when I compared the New York Times to a mere mortal newspaper in a recent column that appeared in a mere mortal newspaper. If so, the letter writer said she was looking forward to my column comparing Mt. Everest and Brasstown Bald. Admittedly, I am a little slow on the accelerator, but … [Read more...] about Jun. 22, 2003: Comparing Mt. Everest and Brasstown Bald
Jun. 15, 2003: Some Unsolicited Advice For The President of UGA
Dear Dr. Adams: I know you don’t need any more mail from know-it-all alumni, particularly one who writes a column, but I had hoped we might talk about your decision not to extend the contract of Athletic Director Vince Dooley. I have spent the past four decades dealing with crises – many of which would make this brouhaha look like a walk in the park. I believe I could have … [Read more...] about Jun. 15, 2003: Some Unsolicited Advice For The President of UGA
June 8, 2003: New York Times Got What It Deserves
I have gone through my files and carefully checked my notes. I have spent hours reviewing reams of polling data and research materials and, for the life of me, I can’t lay my hands on one scrap of paper that indicates who decided the New York Times is “the nation’s finest newspaper.” I know it wasn’t me. It must have been the snips at The New York Times. That would be just … [Read more...] about June 8, 2003: New York Times Got What It Deserves
Jun. 1, 2003: The Olympic Park Bombing Remembered
Isn’t it poetic justice that Eric Rudolph was discovered last week neck deep in a garbage pile? Garbage in, garbage out. Rudolph is the prime suspect in the July 27, 1996, Olympic Park bombing that killed one person, wounded more than a hundred and almost ruined a great peacetime event – the Centennial Olympic Games. He is also a suspect in several other bombings in Atlanta … [Read more...] about Jun. 1, 2003: The Olympic Park Bombing Remembered
May 25, 2003: A Salute To Those Who Do Good Deeds
Rats. I had a wonderfully acerbic column teed up and ready to go this week. The column likely would have given some special-interest twits a major case of hyperventilation – at least that was my intention. Then I heard Gil Watson, one of the great preachers on this planet, observe from the pulpit about how extraordinarily negative we have all become. Dr. Gil opined that we … [Read more...] about May 25, 2003: A Salute To Those Who Do Good Deeds