Tony Sousa, 1933 – 2021 I was not a lifelong friend of Tony’s, but I knew him as a friend for more than fifteen years. During this time I learned much from him about being a better person as well as from his rich life experiences. That is why I frequently used the honorific Spanish…

Let me see if I understand where we are in our politics. The president is claiming he won the election, and his lieutenants are saying so, too. Further, much of the citizenry – that’s us – are going along with this. And the electoral college vote was 306 for Biden and 270 for Trump. The…

January 5th, 2021, may very well be repeated for the next four years. The run-off election for the two Georgia Senate seats is possibly a bellwether for where our politics is heading, at least for the foreseeable future. Like you, I don’t know what’s going to happen and I’m uncomfortable with the uncertainty. The choice…

I have never paid much attention to New Year’s Resolutions as I’ve never really believed in them. I knew that I would probably never keep them or that I would only make those that were fun and easy to pull off  Further, I don’t believe most people keep them either. But, if I were to…

This morning I was pleasantly surprised when I received the Wednesday morning Dahlonega Nugget. There in the opinion section were two good letters from readers making a pitch for voting for the Democratic candidates in the upcoming run-off for the Senate. Given the usual diatribes against liberals and Democrats, this morning’s letters gave me hope. As…

It frequently strikes me that every once in awhile we should take the time to read a good book about the country’s antecedents. This is especially important for those of us who have formed our own understanding of American history and politics.  I know that I need to do this as it is easy to…

The Christmas season was always a wonderful time for me growing up tobogganing and throwing snow balls as we all waited for jolly old St. Nick. It was a magical time, and happiness prevailed as we gathered with friends and family. This year, of course, is different for all of us. In the spirit of…

Upon returning to St. Simons I was welcomed back by some “locals” with a tribal rite consisting of a skit and a proclamation. Along with all the hoopla I was presented with the doormat pictured above. It was a spirited celebration; I’m not sure whether to be flattered or go directly to the stocks in…

I’m back in the tropics for the winter. Okay, I know it is not exactly the tropics here as it is only 350 miles from Potlatch, but it’s not bad.  Certainly not the 25 degrees in the morning I experienced before leaving.  Don’t have to break the ice out of the dog dishes down here….

Going to taverns and saloons is sort of a family tradition. Actually, outside of the South, it’s an American tradition. Even a cursory reading of American history reveals that taverns have always played a significant role in politics as well as in our social lives.  I miss it. My father was a devoted fan of…