I seem to have an innate ability to make folks mad. Usually, it is the humor-impaired and special interest twits. Today, I hope to make everybody mad, no matter your race, creed, color or university affiliation. This diatribe is for all. It is about our friends in the General Assembly and their astonishing arrogance and disconnection from the voters who send them to Atlanta to … [Read more...] about Feb. 20, 2012: Georgia’s Lobbying Laws Should Make You Very Mad
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February 13, 2012: Why Not A Signing Day For Non-Athletic Achievements?
Knock! Knock! “Come in.” “You have a minute, Principal Huggins?” “Yes, Coach Buldowski and Mr. Hornblow. What can I do for you?” “Sir, I have an idea I would like to run by you and I asked our band director, Mr. Hornblow, to come along.” “Interesting. Proceed, Coach Buldowski.” “Sir, I think it sends the wrong signal when we pull kids out of class during the school day … [Read more...] about February 13, 2012: Why Not A Signing Day For Non-Athletic Achievements?
February 6, 2012: Annual State Of The Column Covers A Wide Range Of Important Topics
In order to keep my national certification as a modest and much-beloved columnist, I am required to submit annually a State of the Column message. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stand and applaud if you hear something that floats your boat or look bored if you don’t. You may be on television. “My Fellow Georgians, Ladies and Gentlemen and Significant … [Read more...] about February 6, 2012: Annual State Of The Column Covers A Wide Range Of Important Topics
January 30, 2012: Southern Baptist Leader Speaks Right From His Heart
Whew! That was close! I almost became a Baptist the other day. Not just any Baptist, but a (gulp!) Southern Baptist. Let me add here that there have been times when the Rev. Dr. Gil Watson, the World’s Greatest Preacher, has become so weary of trying to save my sorry soul that he would gladly trade me to the Baptists, Presbyterians or even the Islamic Center for the … [Read more...] about January 30, 2012: Southern Baptist Leader Speaks Right From His Heart
January 23, 2012: Random Thoughts On Politics, Distinguished Journalists And The Birthday Girl
State Sen. Tommie Williams (R-Lyons), one of our two unelected lieutenant governors — Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) is the other — sent out a puff piece taking much credit for authoring a bill to require local school boards to consider a teacher’s “effectiveness,” not seniority, when getting rid of teachers. People both inside and outside state government tell me that Williams has … [Read more...] about January 23, 2012: Random Thoughts On Politics, Distinguished Journalists And The Birthday Girl