You long-time loyalists (and you know who you are) will remember the exploits of Sheila the Family Wonderdog in this space. You will also recall that Shelia went to Doggie Heaven a few years back where she now enjoys swapping yarns with her pals Lassie and Rin Tin Tin and Old Yeller and chasing squirrels into eternity. Sheila was, in fact, my grand dog which meant … [Read more...] about August 23, 2020: Murphy Gooddog and Friends Have a Lot They Can Teach Us
2020 Columns
August 16, 2020: Long-Shot Candidate Trying to Hack Through Political Jungle
It’s a jungle out there and Kandiss Taylor is still trying to hack her way through it. We are talking about the “jungle primary,” a euphemism being applied to a special election on November 3rd to fill the remaining two years of Sen. Johnny Isakson’s term. Isakson, a Great American of the first rank, chose to retire before his term ended due to declining … [Read more...] about August 16, 2020: Long-Shot Candidate Trying to Hack Through Political Jungle
August 9, 2020: Hating the Loss Of ‘Clean Old-Fashioned Hate’
The apocalypse is truly upon us. Somebody has made the decision – I don’t know who, I know it wasn’t me – that the Georgia-Georgia Tech football game will not be played this year for the first time since 1924. This hallowed event which dates to 1893 is commonly referred to as “Clean Old Fashioned Hate,” which probably disturbs the politically-correct weenies among … [Read more...] about August 9, 2020: Hating the Loss Of ‘Clean Old-Fashioned Hate’
August 2, 2020: Hats Off to Roy Rogers And The Good Memories
In these days of discontent and destruction, hate and harangue, we could really use Roy Rogers. And Trigger, his Golden Palomino. Dale Evans and Bullet The Wonder Dog. Not to mention the Sons of the Pioneers. I believe if we could get this group back, we could find our kinder and gentler selves. For those of you too busy posting warm-spit comments with cutesy-poo … [Read more...] about August 2, 2020: Hats Off to Roy Rogers And The Good Memories
July 19, 2020: Discussing Current Events with Skeeter Skates And Friends
I could tell by the way the phone jumped straight up when it rang who was on the line. It could be none other than Skeeter Skates, owner of Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair, located in Ryo, Georgia. Yes, phones jump where Skeeter is involved. I do, too. Skeeter Skates doesn’t have a high regard for those of us in the media. After … [Read more...] about July 19, 2020: Discussing Current Events with Skeeter Skates And Friends