Crane: Fielding life’s curve balls

Though admittedly, I have led a somewhat blessed life and have so much to be grateful for each day, I was not unhappy to say goodbye to 2022.

Rich: When y’all come home

To most Southerners, without question, they are the two sweetest, albeit four-letter words, in our language. The mere mention of “Mama” or “home” will bring a smile to our lips and a warm tingle to our hearts.

Letters to the editor: New hope for Jimmy Davis Park?

Dear editor: A group of concerned taxpayers met on Thursday, Feb. 2, to discuss the restoration of Jimmy Davis Park. I was delighted to see that (Putnam County) Commissioner Daniel Brown was present. He informed us that the county is going to take care of this project.

Yarbrough: Wonder why we’re sleepless in Georgia?

I know you are very busy, so I don’t want to take up a lot of your time, but I think you need to see this.

Crane: Look for the Union Label

Baby Boomers and even Gen Xers of a certain vintage may remember a catchy TV jingle, which easily can become an earworm, celebrating the work of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) and urging Americans to buy clothing manufactured in America, by American workers.

Rich: The turmoil of Tink’s eating habits

Everything about the family in which I grew up, was modest. Mama made her clothes and mine and, sometimes, my summer shorts or play dresses were made from leftover scraps. She was thrifty.

Letters to the editor: Advantages of being a poor Christian

Dear editor: Do you know that God does not regard the rich above the poor (Job 34:19)? And neither should God’s people do so (James 2:1-4). The truth is, God exalts poor saints above unbelievers who are wealthy (1 Samuel 2:7-8; Proverbs 28:6).

Yarbrough: Some random thoughts on some random subjects

Sen. Brandon Beach (R, Alpharetta), has introduced Senate Bill 7, known as the “3G” bill for “Gangs, Guns, Gone.” It would impose a mandatory 10-year minimum sentence for anyone who uses a gun while committing or attempting to commit a violent felony, whether the weapon is discharged or not.

Letters to the editor: Jimmy Davis Park meeting on Thursday

Dear editor: Last year, some of the citizens of east Eatonton vented and attended meetings with concerns about restoring Jimmy Davis Park. The park is mostly the same. Someone did put trash cans throughout the park.

Crane: Yes, to Cop City

As our nation reacts this week to two avoidable deaths, Tyre Nichols in Memphis and activist/ protestor Manuel Teran, illegally camping on the grounds of the former Old Atlanta Prison Farm, one similarity stands out between the two.