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Who are the cultural jihadists?

A relative of mine called the other day to say she’s been noticing something about one of her favorite television programs. She said: “It’s quite obvious the producers of that reality show are pushing...

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These kids celebrate Constitution Day

Maybe you watched the second Republican Presidential Debate this week. If you did, you saw several very accomplished men and one remarkable woman in the Reagan Museum. The Constitution was a frequent...

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A long lost memory resurfaces

I’ve been in a rut. When this happens, my column ideas get stale, and I find myself taking pictures of the same subjects over and over. The solution was to visit somewhere I’d never been, but when I...

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Why Iran should not have the bomb

I noticed in an op-ed piece, the author of which shall go un-named, wherein the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, was accused of so much bluster over the Iranian deal for nuclear...

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Life happens at the courthouse

I saw a commercial the other day. It came on during one of those cooking shows. The video showed families working together in the kitchen. They were laughing. They were crying. They were spilling...

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Thanks for your assistance

To The Thomaston Times: I would like to start with a thank you for the generosity you showed to the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Thomaston, Ga., and the J.O.Y. Community Development Program....

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Remembering Yogi Berra – Economic Philosopher

The word “icon” is overused these days, but it surely applies to Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra, who passed away September 22, 2015 at age 90. His playing career was iconic, and he transitioned into a...

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Thanks for your donations

To the Community: On Friday, September 18, 2015, all Tidal Wave Auto Spa locations hosted their 7th annual Charity Day event. One hundred percent of the proceeds for that day were donated to special...

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Tobacco is not for me

It’s a wonder I never got hooked on tobacco. Most of the people I adored during my formative years smoked, dipped or chewed, but for reasons I’ll explain later, I never did. I remember my grandpa...

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The world’s best summer job

As school started again, my colleagues and I all gathered around to visit about our summer. We talked of summer vacations, family reunions, and gardening endeavors. Eventually our conversation turned...

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Who wants to be a millionaire?

I’ve always dreamed of becoming a millionaire one day, or even better a billionaire. Not only would I have enough money that I could live comfortably, but also enough that I could build my dream home...

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It is all about character

As you know, there was another massacre at a school this week. As always, people are pointing fingers. President Obama went on TV to blame guns. I’ve heard others blame Muslims. At some point somebody...

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I want to live in a great nation

The United States Constitution allows a President to be any of the following: a. Black, white or any color or race b. Muslim, Christian, Jewish or any other religion or deist or atheist c. Male or...

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We were into saving money at our wedding

My nephew Ashley got married in Birmingham over the weekend, and Pattie and I attended the wedding. My oldest brother, Jimmy, a retired Presbyterian minister who just turned 71, did the ceremony, much...

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Giving gift certificates for abortions

Planned Parenthood of Indiana (hereinafter referred to as PP), apart from their day job of selling fetal parts, also offers gift certificates during the Christmas holidays (see, ABC news, Dec.2008)....

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My life now revolves around food

I’m not sure if it’s my hillbilly heritage or some age-related chink in my chromosomes, but my life now revolves around food. I’ve read that most men spend a lot of time thinking about money, careers,...

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Upson Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Clinic celebrates 10th anniversary

The Wound Healing Center (WHC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in operation at Upson Regional Medical Center. The program was established in October 2005 to meet the community health need for...

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Tis the season for deer hits

I’ve been pretty lucky in my encounters with deer. I don’t hunt, so those encounters have not come in the woods, they’ve come on the road. I’ve hit deer twice, been hit once, and almost got hit again...

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My view of the Republican Debate

I love debates. This week the debate between the Republican candidates for President was one of the most enjoyable I have watched. The moderators were from CNBC. They tried their best to start fights...

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Atlas finally shrugged

Date Line, Middle America, October, 28, 2015. John and his wife Mary are just finishing up the dinner dishes as the Republican candidates debate begins. Mary, whose only political experience (or...

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