Color me bummed. I found out last week that despite my sterling silver credentials, it seems my chances of being appointed Duke of York have been flushed down the loo. I got a note from a reader who says I made a “serious factual error” in my column. (Editor’s aside: So what’s new?) He says it is a hereditary appointment and that he has the inside track to the job – if it … [Read more...] about November 2, 2025: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
October 25, 2025: Exploring the Possibilities of Becoming The Duke of York
I am looking for a new job. No, I’m not planning on giving this one up. I’m having too much fun messing with the humor-impaired, but I feel like I am ready for a new challenge. Like maybe a duke. My sources tell me the position of Duke of York opened up recently when Andrew Whatshisname decided not to be duke there or any other place after running around with the late … [Read more...] about October 25, 2025: Exploring the Possibilities of Becoming The Duke of York
October 18, 2025: Upcoming Public Service Commission Race A Referendum on Georgia Power?
You get who you vote for. Or don’t vote for. Or who you vote for and don’t know you are voting for. It is not my job to lecture you on your civic responsibilities. But I do think I owe it to you to tell you there are some important elections upcoming that can have a significant impact on your pocketbook. Like the Georgia Public Service Commission. The five-member … [Read more...] about October 18, 2025: Upcoming Public Service Commission Race A Referendum on Georgia Power?
October 11, 2025: National Newspaper Week A Salute to Local Journalism
I am a week late getting to this because I wanted to share my experiences of being in Iraq 20 years ago with the brave men and women of Georgia’s 48th Brigade Combat Team and meeting an IED (a bad guy’s homemade bomb) up close and personal. Last week was National Newspaper Week which is also up close and personal to me but for different reasons. I have the best job in the … [Read more...] about October 11, 2025: National Newspaper Week A Salute to Local Journalism
October 4, 2025: Looking Back On A Visit To Iraq 20 Years Ago With A Group Of Georgia Heroes
It was just a small paragraph buried in the news briefs inside the paper stating that the U.S. was drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement with the Iraqi government. A Pentagon spokesman says the drawdown reflects “our combined success in fighting ISIS.” There were no details on the number of troops that have withdrawn or when the drawdown would be completed. I … [Read more...] about October 4, 2025: Looking Back On A Visit To Iraq 20 Years Ago With A Group Of Georgia Heroes