Five young men, ages 18 to 23. Two college graduates. Two currently attending college. The youngest headed that way this fall. All good students. All excellent athletes. All standing resolutely before a large assemblage to pay tribute to their grandfather, Rob Neely, who passed away recently after a courageous battle with cancer. And what a tribute it was. If the name Rob … [Read more...] about June 22, 2015: Five Young Men Define A Successful Life
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June 15, 2015: Father’s Day A Time To Remember A Special Man
It has been 31 years since he passed away and not a day goes by that I don’t miss him, especially on Father’s Day. He was a man with a limited education — he only made it through the seventh grade — but the wisest man I ever knew. He was also the hardest working. For 49 years and four months, he toiled for the Railway Express Agency. Most of that time was spent working outside … [Read more...] about June 15, 2015: Father’s Day A Time To Remember A Special Man
June 8, 2015: Dangling Participles, Feds Keep Close Watch On Columnist
Last week, Congress passed and President Obama signed legislation that will alter somewhat how federal law enforcement can monitor our phone calls in the future. Given that I am a recognized power player in world affairs and that one dangled participle in this column can send shock waves from Ulan Bator to Unadilla, I have to assume that no matter what the changes, I will … [Read more...] about June 8, 2015: Dangling Participles, Feds Keep Close Watch On Columnist
June 1, 2015: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
I have the greatest respect for the Georgia State Patrol. Theirs is a tough job with roughly 900 troopers available to cover a state of 59,500 square miles and deal with the kind of carnage they see almost daily on Georgia’s highways. If all of this isn’t difficult enough, now they are being required to enforce the so-called “Slow Poke” law. One trooper was quoted recently as … [Read more...] about June 1, 2015: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
May 23, 2015: USO Trouper Survived Plane, Ship Mishaps To Entertain Troops
This Memorial Day weekend is a fitting time to tell you about one American warrior who never fired at the enemy, never charged a hill, never toss a grenade but risked her life on several occasions in order to pay tribute to those who did. She wasn’t drafted. She volunteered. She also survived two plane crashes and a ship damaged by a mine. Her name is Julieann White and she is … [Read more...] about May 23, 2015: USO Trouper Survived Plane, Ship Mishaps To Entertain Troops