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It was Christmas Eve in New York City. The icy wind-swept streets were filled with last minute shoppers. The snow as coming down in streaks of silver as if it was ordered to complete the magnific Ile … more
I sat down recently with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to talk about his decision to run for governor. Carr will face off against current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad … more
Every so often, I think life has a way of tugging at your sleeve to get your attention when you’re not being your “smartest self”. It’s true, it happens to all of us from time to time. We … more
We survived the 70’s by the skin of our teeth but it came with some serious adjustments to our budget. But life wasn’t all bad. After a while, you pick yourself up, pull up your big girl panties, … more

This past Saturday morning I was out before daylight headed to watch ducks fly. I was by myself enjoying the solitude and peacefulness that can only be found away from the busyness of this world. I … more
I visited this topic some years ago, but things don’t seem to have changed. RING! RING! RING! “Beep! Beep! You have reached the offices of Santa Claus and Associates at the North … more
I have never had a problem expressing my feelings or showing my emotions. I cry with great regularity. It is mostly tears of thankfulness. My heart is full of gratitude. Sometimes, however, for me, … more
Among the many students of American history who are offering perspective on this political moment is Colin Woodard, director of Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University. He has investigated at … more
Last Thursday was Thanksgiving, the day that we are reminded to be thankful for all our many blessings. I think this particular holiday settles in on us all and we are overwhelmed with thankfulness. … more

“Commentary” is a wonderful thing. It gives you license to express your opinions on subjects you know and care about, but the really great thing about commentary is that it also allows you to say … more
I got a lot of mail encouraging me to take the job as Duke of York, which I appreciated. I thought long and hard about it but decided to take my name out of the running. I hope you aren’t … more
As we approach the Season of giving thanks some may ask when, where and how do we give thanks? . In I Thessalonians 5:18 Paul tells the church, “ In all things give thanks, for this is the will of … more
As Thanksgiving is now upon us, I think we should all remember the four pillars of why we celebrate this wonderful November holiday. First of all, it is right and proper to acknowledge and give … more
I guess I need to check my calendar. I had assumed this was Thanksgiving Week but according to the television ads, it is Christmas already – or the Holiday season, for the politically-correct. … more

This morning as I watched the church service on television, I was reminded of how most of us had someone in our life who made a difference. In most cases, it probably has been our choice to surround … more
Simply said, there is nothing like a good petrichor to make a guy feel on top of the world. That depends, of course, on my computer’s teraflop since I’m WFH and not interested in ghost kitchens. … more
Last Thursday night, we had a little get together, more accurately an eating meeting. It was The Midville Moccasins which is our group of friends who have made an annual camping trip down The Mighty … more
On this day after Veterans Day, I am trying to slip under the wire and say a quick word about this holiday before it joins the other “crossed out” dates on the all-important refrigerator … more
I am getting mail giving me credit for the defeat of the two incumbent Republican members of the Georgia Public Service Commission this past week. I am getting mail blaming me for the defeat of the … more

There is hope now that an agreement has been reached that can bring to an end the longest shutdown in US history. This is very welcome news, especially for the thousands of federal workers who have … more
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