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It was probably a year or so back when my mother suggested consequences might be an interesting column topic. In July she mentioned it again, soberly adding she’s still bothered by mistakes made in parenting my late brother Jimmy.  Her … Continue reading →

During my teenage years I wrote a few songs. All of the evidence is thankfully gone. They weren’t awful for a kid with a Silvertone guitar ordered from Sears & Roebuck, but too elementary to pass along.  There’s only one … Continue reading →

In the original “Rambling Thoughts” column I noted that theme might be revisited. Carroll Pitts posted a nice comment suggesting it become a regular series. No one has objected, so I’m considering that a mandate.  Apparently I’ve misunderstood the term … Continue reading →

Jane made a trip to her hometown of Thomasville in January. She and her brother went there to spend time with their sister. I was a tad envious when I learned they had a visit with Little Miss Sunbeam.     In … Continue reading →

You know you’re in the country if a road scraper pulls into the bank parking lot. This past November I was at South Georgia Banking Company in Vienna when the big rig’s driver made a quick trip inside. In less … Continue reading →

 A column from 2023 mentioned my having “A Round Tuit” years ago. I also confessed a present-day need for that long-lost token. Procrastination often sidetracks my good intentions.  Jim Hamrick, son of the late columnist Harry Hamrick, has encouraged me … Continue reading →

A recent lesson in determination caused me to notice some other good examples not far from home. We’ll get to those, but first let’s consider a decades-old memory that continues to inspire me.  It was probably 40 or more years … Continue reading →

An earlier column mentioned my growing stack of scribbled notes. The tidbits of information were kept to remind me of topics I might later revisit. Most were added to the pile because I wasn’t sure how to fit them into … Continue reading →

Few things I’ve ever found more pleasing Than a hammock swayed by ocean breezes Gently pushed by friendly winds Cradled rocking without end Within the porch’s welcome shade A medley plays of lapping waves My soul is soothed as slumber … Continue reading →

Stan Gambrell, longtime City Manager of Vienna, Georgia, was a creative genius with a keen sense of humor. Although he died in 2010, Stan often comes to mind as I notice various road signs. He inspired me to consider their … Continue reading →