Yearly Archives: 2023

My Trip to the Woodshed

Unlike many columnists, I didn’t get into this to make people angry. That was never my goal, but it happens. Last month I wrote a column called “COVID has been… Read more »

Losing Too Many Old Friends

Ten years ago, the song “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” was recorded by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. I loved the message: ”When somebody knocks at the door, someone new… Read more »

Neither for President!

Recently I wrote a column titled, “I Could Never Be President.” I listed the reasons why I could never be elected, and the fact that I lack the basic qualifications…. Read more »

Time Out for Bad Behavior

When I was writing a book about all the famous people who had visited my hometown, I interviewed Hugh Moore, an attorney who has attended more than a thousand concerts…. Read more »

The Cursive Comeback

I just saw a TV commercial for an “Atlanta Braves 2023 All-Star Game Bat.” For $139, you get a baseball bat signed by the eight Braves who were selected to… Read more »

I Came to Play

  Every year I clean out my pockets and share the notes I’ve made while watching sporting events on TV. I listen carefully to the sportscasters, who have a lot… Read more »