Maybe we know each other well enough that I can share a secret with you. I'm not really as brilliant as you think I am. I have been getting a lot of help in putting out this profound prose and just like those smarty-pants at the New York Times, I haven't been giving credit where credit is due. Therefore, let me introduce you to my patron saint: Paul, the Apostle. Actually, … [Read more...] about Jul. 13, 2003: When The Saints Come Marching In
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Jul. 6, 2003: No Winners in Civil War at UGA
Wasn’t it just a few months ago that the University of Georgia was enjoying a reputation as one of the finest public universities in the nation while celebrating its first SEC football championship in 20 years? My alma mater seemed to have the best of both worlds — academics and athletics. Now look at us. We are in the middle of a nasty civil war in Athens. Friend against … [Read more...] about Jul. 6, 2003: No Winners in Civil War at UGA
Jun. 29, 2003: Delta’s Efforts at a New Image Don’t Fly With Me
Don’t look now, but somebody is getting ready to spray paint a cow patty. According to news reports, Delta Air Lines has hired a creative firm called BrightHouse to help improve its image. You remember Delta, don’t you? They are the folks who said they had to pay their executives $27 million in bonuses and offer them special pension protections so that the suits wouldn’t run … [Read more...] about Jun. 29, 2003: Delta’s Efforts at a New Image Don’t Fly With Me
Jun. 22, 2003: Comparing Mt. Everest and Brasstown Bald
A reader who describes herself as a “bleeding heart liberal” has asked if I was serious when I compared the New York Times to a mere mortal newspaper in a recent column that appeared in a mere mortal newspaper. If so, the letter writer said she was looking forward to my column comparing Mt. Everest and Brasstown Bald. Admittedly, I am a little slow on the accelerator, but … [Read more...] about Jun. 22, 2003: Comparing Mt. Everest and Brasstown Bald
Jun. 15, 2003: Some Unsolicited Advice For The President of UGA
Dear Dr. Adams: I know you don’t need any more mail from know-it-all alumni, particularly one who writes a column, but I had hoped we might talk about your decision not to extend the contract of Athletic Director Vince Dooley. I have spent the past four decades dealing with crises – many of which would make this brouhaha look like a walk in the park. I believe I could have … [Read more...] about Jun. 15, 2003: Some Unsolicited Advice For The President of UGA