Recently, a bunch of television critics – people who are paid to watch television and who make sportswriters look almost relevant – gathered together with network executives to discuss the current state of the television business. The big issue was not the garbage that networks serve us daily, but the fact that you and I are growing tired of all the advertising clutter on … [Read more...] about Aug. 5, 2002: Zapping Trash on TV’s Wasteland
2002 Columns
Jul. 29, 2002: Testimonials to Polish Atlanta’s Tarnished Image
While I have been sitting around fretting about some big-shot CEO borrowing my stock portfolio to build a castle in the Alps or Arab terrorists hatching a plan to crash airplanes into all the tall buildings in Bogart or if America’s sweetheart, Rosie O’Donnell, will ever be allowed to join the Augusta National Golf Club, I find that Atlanta has been wrestling with a issue that … [Read more...] about Jul. 29, 2002: Testimonials to Polish Atlanta’s Tarnished Image
Jul. 22, 2002: Of Shrimp, Baseball and Politicians
Dr. Doolittle has nothing on me. While the fictional veterinarian had the ability to communicate with all manner of creatures – chickens and rabbits and horses and the like – I can go him one better. I talk to shrimp. I have been in contact with the little buggers and they have told me they are anxiously awaiting my arrival at the exquisite little Georgia Sea Grill on St. … [Read more...] about Jul. 22, 2002: Of Shrimp, Baseball and Politicians
Jul. 15, 2002: And One More Thing About That Pledge Edict
Pardon me if I go back over ground that I plowed a couple of weeks ago, but based on the mail I have received, some more thoughts may be in order about the recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the Pledge of Allegiance. As you will recall, Michael Newdow, an atheist from California, went to court to have the Pledge of Allegiance declared unconstitutional in the public … [Read more...] about Jul. 15, 2002: And One More Thing About That Pledge Edict
Jul. 8, 2002: The Arab terrorists have made sure we can’t live in peace…
... Now it looks like we can’t even die in peace. Ted Williams, a member of the baseball Hall of Fame, passed away a couple of weeks ago. He was the last major leaguer to hit over .400, finishing the 1941 season at .406. Williams’ career with the Boston Red Sox included 521 home runs and a .344 lifetime batting average. Baseball aficionados say his numbers would have been … [Read more...] about Jul. 8, 2002: The Arab terrorists have made sure we can’t live in peace…