I’m dreaming of the “right” Christmas

One of the things I enjoy most about Christmas are the old movies that help put me in the seasonal spirit. And though there are many I like, my all time favorite is Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. The best part about the film is the music, composed by Irving Berlin.

Some notes from a swamp Yankee

We just completed an election that vied for the most polarized voting bases in history. The polarization has torn apart friends and family to a degree never experienced.

We deserve a detailed answer on bypassing amendment 1

Per the article in last week’s paper, property taxes in GA went up 41%.  Inflation in Georgia during the same period was 24%.  No one thinks that teachers and administrators in our district are overpaid.

Kindness is still here; just look in your own neighborhood

If you, like me, sometimes think that members of the human race have been vaccinated against kindness, we’re both wrong. It’s still here. We just need to turn away from all the hate and discord around us—and in our nation’s capital—and look for the goodness in people.

The ’81 Sugar Bowl chat

As anyone close to me will tell you, I root for my family and friends as much if not more than I root for my favorite sports teams. Through successes and failures, I am their biggest supporter and try to be their biggest cheerleader.

A Merry Christmas to all

As the holiday season unfolds Hart County transforms into the perfect backdrop for the magic of Christmas. Our community  glows with warmth, not just from the twinkling lights, but from the spirit of community that defines this special time of year.

Poinsettias: A Christmas Tradition

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, because everywhere you go you will find beautiful and classic poinsettias. Despite only being on the shelves for a limited time, poinsettias are the best-selling potted plant in the United States, with over 33 million plants being produced each year.

Can we do without the EPA?

With the recent election results being what they are, some fear for the future of the EPA and other similar Federal agencies. Should they? Over the years, air quality and water quality in America has improved greatly.

The Word is Unassuming

According to my handy dandy internet dictionary the word unassuming means, “exhibiting no pretentions, boastfulness or ostentation; modest”. The reason that I looked that particular word up was that I thought it might apply to Janet, my wife of almost fifty-five years.

Scientists discover hidden ‘gift’ in toxic coal ash

Ho, ho, ho! On the cusp of Christmas, scientists have played Santa. Well, sort of. Their “gift” wasn’t made sleigh-ready by St. Nick’s elves, but it was crafted through extensive studies.