Recently, we reminisced about Tang, candy cigarettes, Sugar Babies, Bazooka and other products from our youth. That opened the floodgates. Many of you shared memories of products we rarely see… Read more »

The events of September 11, 2001, are still fresh in my mind. It’s hard to believe that today’s 30-year-olds were in kindergarten when terrorists took so many lives, and changed… Read more »

I vividly remember my first flight. Chattanooga to Memphis, in the late 1960s. My oldest sister had moved there, and my mom and I went to see her. As a… Read more »

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like, “Sight for Sore Eyes” and “Don’t Fly Off the Handle,” many of you suggested some… Read more »

More than a few times over the years, I’ve filled this space with “Facebook Fails” or “Autocorrect Accidents,” a collection of unfortunate misspellings. These word mishaps are caused by technology,… Read more »

Back in 1975, Tom T. Hall sang, “I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow. I like beer, it helps me unwind and makes me feel mellow. Whiskey’s… Read more »

I generally limit my column to one topic. Sure, I get distracted, but I will return to the main topic. It’s like when I’m on a road trip to Cincinnati…. Read more »

Atlanta Braves fans are familiar with the names Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, and Chris Sale. These are among the many All-Star players we cheer for at Truist Park 81 games… Read more »

What a country, right? As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, let’s pause and list a few reasons to love America. Thanks to cable TV and… Read more »

Welcome to election year. I know, if you live in Georgia, this is old news. Y’all have been to the polls more often than some folks take a shower. I… Read more »