For much of my adult life, I have tried to return to my alma mater, the University of Georgia, a portion of what the institution has given me. I say “a portion” because I can never totally repay the debt I owe UGA for the honor of being a Georgia Bulldog. But that doesn’t mean I can’t try. After all, to whom much is given, much will be required. (Luke 12:48). I … [Read more...] about May 17, 2020: A Special Group Helps Repay A Special Debt
May 10, 2020: Some Random Thoughts on Some Random Subjects
A flag-waving salute to the United States Air Force’s Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels who roared across Georgia’s skies in tandem last week, paying tribute to our state’s heroic first responders. The event was an example of everything that is good about this great country. Hopefully, we stopped being intransigent political partisans for a brief moment and … [Read more...] about May 10, 2020: Some Random Thoughts on Some Random Subjects
May 3, 2020: In Praise Of Our First Responders Both Here And Away
It seems to take a pandemic for us to get our priorities in order. With the death toll in the country having passed 60,000 and with over a thousand of those here in Georgia, suddenly we realize that those who entertain us – like actors and ballplayers – are nothing more than diversions. They are paid obscene amounts of money to make us forget the vicissitudes of our daily … [Read more...] about May 3, 2020: In Praise Of Our First Responders Both Here And Away
April 27, 2020: If Governor Can Open Tattoo Parlor, Why Not My Favorite Jewelry Store?
No, I cannot tell you why Gov. Brian Kemp decided to open up tattoo parlors and bowling alleys but not my favorite jewelry store where a repaired watch eagerly awaits me. I do know that under his recent order no one is required to open up and even if they do, nobody is required to show up. So let us all take a chill pill and relax. I am not sure who is advising the governor … [Read more...] about April 27, 2020: If Governor Can Open Tattoo Parlor, Why Not My Favorite Jewelry Store?
April 20, 2020: When It Comes To The Gaithers, Something Good Is About To Happen.
To: Bill Gaither Somewhere Safely (I hope) in Alexandria, Indiana You probably don’t remember me, but we met briefly backstage a couple of years ago before your Christmas concert at the Woodstock First Baptist Church. The opportunity came about as a result of a lot of whining, wheedling and shameless self-pity in this space over the years about wanting to meet you. I … [Read more...] about April 20, 2020: When It Comes To The Gaithers, Something Good Is About To Happen.