Rich: The dried flowers

Sentiment is not something I was taught. It was born in me. Both my parents were hardscrabble Appalachian folks where sentimentality was a luxury that could be afforded no more than new, wool coats for the entire family or a simple, gold wedding band for my grandmother. But me?

Letter to the Editor: Understanding influence and appreciating performance

Dear Editor, Last week’s excellent “S” is for Sheriff's story about Sheriff Howard Sills could easily be the introduction to the book that I believe will eventually be written.

Crane: Georgia winning water wars

Though a long way from the Dust Bowl Droughts of 1924-1927, and again from 1930-1935, which contributed to national food scarcity and further complicated the Great Depression, Georgia is in a state of continuing drought, which looks increasingly like the drought of 2007.

Letter to the Editor: Grateful for ‘Jurors’ recognition

Dear Editor, I was so happy to see you at The Plaza for PAPA’s last performance of “12 Angry Jurors.” We appreciate more than I can tell you, the coverage that appeared in this past week’s edition.

Rich: Southern Gothic Murder (Final Installment)

Seton Tucker is the reason that I all a sudden packed a suitcase on Sunday night and said, casually, to Tink, “I’m going to South Carolina for the Murdaugh trial tomorrow.” He chuckled. “Be safe.” He is used to my spontaneous ideas. He never interferes or tries to make sense.

Letters to the Editor: Giving Tuesday is next week

To the Editor and people of Putnam County, Giving Tuesday for this year is Nov. 28, a globally focused day meant to reimagine a world based on shared humanity and generosity.

Yarbrough: Giving thanks at a special time of year

I am thankful. I am thankful that while you may see other Thanksgiving columns appear at this time of reflection, you took the time to read this one.

Smith: I’m thankful …

Each of us is given the gift of 86,400 seconds each day. How often have you used one of those seconds to say, “Thank you,” to those who extend a helping hand or those who are doing good for the world? It may be a neighbor, a family member, a waitress, a bellman, a construction worker, or a friend.

Rich: A Waffle House Thanksgiving

For about 27 years, I hosted Thanksgiving – long before I knew John Tinker – for family and friends who did not have a place to celebrate the blessings (and sometimes even the tribulations of the past year). It was a full week’s work.

Yarbrough: Trying to understand Artie Fishel Intelligence

RING! RING! “Hello? Dick Yarbrough Enterprises. Dick Yarbrough, one of America’s most beloved, yet one of its most modest, columnists speaking.” “Hello, human person. This is Artie Fishel, of Artie Fishel Intelligence, calling. I am not a happy camp ... um, robot at the moment.