Rest In Power, Jimmy!

I’ve talked a lot of my time in Americus, Ga. and how I worked at the Americus Times-Recorder which was nearby Plains, Ga., where former President James E. Carter Jr., otherwise known just as Jimmy, was born 100 years ago and passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29. He may not have been considered one ofContinue reading “Rest In Power, Jimmy!”

A Fantastic Festivus To The Rest Of Us

Happy Festivus to all those out there. Thank you for reading and subscribing. And now the airing of grievances: That’s all. Have a Fantastic Festivus, a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a Kicking Kwanzaa!

Happy Winter Solstice

I want to wish everyone a Happy Winter Solstice. The official Solstice occurred at the time of this posting at 3:20 a.m. Central Standard Time. It is is the time when the Sun reaches its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. For the Winter Solstice, this is the shortest time of daylight out ofContinue reading “Happy Winter Solstice”

Rose District In Broken Arrow Blooms For Christmas Season

The Rose District of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, which is located along the Tulsa suburbs’ Main Street is blooming once again for the Christmas holiday season. Streets are decorated. The lights are up. And there is an ice-skating rink for people to enjoy. I remember less than 20 years ago this section wasn’t as thriving andContinue reading “Rose District In Broken Arrow Blooms For Christmas Season”

Mega Millions Numbers Don’t Seem To Add Up At All

If you haven’t checked the numbers of the Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, Dec. 17, you might have notice something odd. It’s common for the numbers to be close together. Supposedly, it’s all drawn at random at 11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in Atlanta. I’ve actually been to the WSB studios numerous times and seenContinue reading “Mega Millions Numbers Don’t Seem To Add Up At All”