Yarbrough: An awakening on sleep deprivation

You never know what you are going to discover in the process of churning out columns.

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.

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.

Yarbrough: Why Israel has a right to defend itself

When I reflected in this space recently about having lost a grandson some 15 years ago, I received a lot of responses, including from those who had shared a similar experience of losing a child or grandchild of their own. One particular note stood out.

Yarbrough: Scott a good role model for GOP

Georgia Congressman Austin Scott of Tifton is what a Republican should be – and used to be – before the right-wing crowd took control.

Yarbrough: No Nobel Literature Prize – again

Rats! Can you believe it? Once again, I have been passed over for the Nobel Prize in Literature. This is beginning to get on my nerves. Some guy named Jon Olav Fosse won it this year. As you may know, the Nobel Committee is located in Sweden and the award went to a Norwegian.

Yarbrough: On talking ‘Southern’

I just had to call Skeeter Skates with the news. As many of you know, Skeeter is the owner/ operator of Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Ryo, Georgia.

Yarbrough: Reflections on a grandson gone too soon

My oldest grandson, Zachary Earl Wansley, died 15 years ago this past week while on a training run for a marathon. He was 21 years old. I am not sure what he would be doing today were he here, but I am positive whatever it might be, he would be a success. He always was.

Yarbrough: Kemp’s increasing political influence

A few short years ago Brian Kemp was one of our most underrated and understated governors. Not anymore. Today, he is a power to be reckoned with, both in the state and nationally. Who saw it coming? I didn’t. Former Lt. Gov.

Yarbrough: Honoring those who quietly honor

This week, I am going to talk about some unsung heroes who have been serving their country quietly and with dignity for the past 97 years – those who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. People often ask where I get my ideas for this space.