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The Perfect Man Cave

Man cave is a relatively new expression. A 1992 edition of The Toronto Star has been credited with its first published use. Generally it refers to an enclosed space where a man’s routines are not unduly influenced by his wife’s … Continue reading

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More Steps To Nowhere

My last column focused on wayward spiritual steps. Today we’ll consider more down to earth matters. These are just three of many possibilities. Steps to nowhere are all around us. Let’s begin with the wasted steps of going in circles. … Continue reading

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The Steps To Nowhere

For several years I’ve been driving down US Highway 41 to Cordele on Friday mornings. Since the purpose of my trips is to get allergy shots, there’s a road sign just north of town I find amusing – CONGESTED AREA.  … Continue reading

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Scribbled Notes

A stack of scribbled notes keeps steadily growing on a bookshelf in our home. Occasionally one becomes a column. More often they languish in obscurity. Bobby Harman’s name is buried somewhere deep in the pile. I planned to write a … Continue reading

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Whiter Than Snow

“Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow, Now wash me and I will be whiter than snow.” We sang that refrain from the green Broadman Hymnal many Sundays during my childhood at Harmony Baptist Church. Mr. Lee Williams, song leader … Continue reading

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Masking

In the latter part of 2022 a Blue Heeler of unknown origin joined our family. She found the porch at the vacant house where my mother grew up, then charmed her way into our hearts.  Harriet loved roaming the nearby … Continue reading

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Bucket List – Part 3

The top item on my bucket list has been revised: “To write something worthwhile that will outlive me.” The “outlive me” addition is not really new, just previously undisclosed. It’s embarrassing to confess vanity. To be clear though, I’m too … Continue reading

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Christmastime in Georgia

It’s Christmastime in Georgia. An old man walks alone. Somehow the man reminds me of someone I have known. He picks a can from the roadside and puts it in his sack. It takes a lot of effort to straighten … Continue reading

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Homegrown Heroes

Three homegrown heroes were the focus of this year’s Unadilla Lions Club’s Veterans Day Program. The Dooly County natives distinguished themselves in World War II, and much later joined the centenarian club. For a county of 12,000 people, that’s beyond … Continue reading

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In the Beginning

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 is a foundational scripture for Christianity. Regardless of denomination, we share a consensus as to the Who of creation. The how and when, however, are subject to debate, … Continue reading

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