Is there any way we can bridge the political, cultural and social abyss in which we find ourselves today? How about a plate of baby back ribs, pulled pork slathered in Kinder's Original Barbecue Sauce, a slice of Texas Toast, baked beans, corn on the cob, sweet tea and some peach cobbler, topped with vanilla ice cream. It’s hard to argue about stolen elections or letting boys … [Read more...] about July 19, 2026: Who Can Argue Politics With A Mouthful Of Barbecue?
2026 Columns
July 12, 2026: A Letter. A Bracelet. And God’s Anonymous Hand
The Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name had a refrigerator magnet that said Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous. I have just had a number of coincidences that will require some explanation, so bear with me. This column generates quite a bit of reader response, depending on the subject. The preponderance of your responses come via email. But I also get mail sent … [Read more...] about July 12, 2026: A Letter. A Bracelet. And God’s Anonymous Hand
July 5, 2026: Looking Right In at a Write-In Campaign for Governor
A number of you agreed with my description of the recent Republican gubernatorial runoff between billionaire businessman Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as a mudslinging pig fight and told me you were turned off by them both. On top of that, you were underwhelmed at the Democrat’s choice of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who bailed out on a city she couldn’t … [Read more...] about July 5, 2026: Looking Right In at a Write-In Campaign for Governor
June 28, 2026: Remembering A Big Brother and His Big Influence
This is going to be a bit up-close-and personal. For the first time in my life, I am without my big brother. Robert Earl Yarbrough, Jr. passed away and it feels surreal. He has always been there. Had he not, I probably wouldn’t be here today. He was not my big brother by size. He was big by his influence in my life. He was like an extra parent. Bob was a generation … [Read more...] about June 28, 2026: Remembering A Big Brother and His Big Influence
June 21, 2026: Looking Back at the Primary Results and Ahead to the November Elections
The primaries are over and it’s time to analyze the results. Before I begin, it is important you know that Donald Trump has not commented on this column or its author. That is because he doesn’t know either exists. For that, let us give thanks. Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson handily dispatched Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a mud-slinging contest called the … [Read more...] about June 21, 2026: Looking Back at the Primary Results and Ahead to the November Elections