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The late Jasper Dorsey, my boss and mentor at Southern Bell, taught me a lot about the business world but he also taught me a lot about life. One of the things he emphasized to me was that we have an obligation to leave this a better world than we found it.  Audrey DeShetler did just that. Last week, Audrey Joy DeShetler passed away after a long and courageous battle with … [Read more...] about June 15, 2025: Paying Tribute To One Who Made This A Better World

June 15th is Father’s Day.  I thought I would get a head start on the topic since I happen to be a father, had a great father of my own, sired one who, in turn, sired one, and not to be outdone, a daughter who managed to produced one as well.  Ergo, I know a bit about the subject of fathers. First off, fathers are not anything like the ones you see portrayed in television … [Read more...] about June 8, 2025: Some Thoughts About Fathers On Their Special Day

Just what the world needs – more legislative study committees. At last count, there are 18 in the State Senate and 16 in the House of Representatives. According to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns, the purpose of these study committees is to hold public meetings, gather input and prepare findings and recommendations ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Maybe … [Read more...] about June 1, 2025: It’s Apparent It’s The Parent Responsible For Chronic Absenteeism In School

I get a lot of mail.  Some of it is my fault.  Strong opinions begat strong reaction.  Humor-impaired wingnuts on both ends of the political spectrum are convinced I am on the end opposite their ideological purity.  To them, I am either a “Demo Rat” or a “RITNO” (Republican in Trump’s Name Only.) Actually, I am somewhere in the political middle but I love jerking their chains … [Read more...] about May 25, 2025: Georgia Cities Get High Marks In Recent Surveys