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Summer Heat and Sesame Street

July 30, 2016

Summer is in full swing here in Georgia, living up to its reputation of heat, humidity and “air you can …

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Feeding the Monster

March 16, 2016

“The Devil is having the time of his life”. These were the words I heard someone say on the radio …

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The Growing Rift in America

February 15, 2016

As one who typically writes creative nonfiction, using my platform to discuss things other than that genre of writing is …

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A Letter to Congress Revisited

November 4, 2014

Dear Readers: I wrote this article for The Literate Pen four years ago on the eve of that election. I …

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Our Great National Hangover

November 9, 2012

Confetti. Balloons. Streamers. Trampled posters and signs. The ubiquitous Red Solo cup (and blue too!). These are the lasting images …

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Politics and Prayer

February 3, 2012

It is now February and I’m already sick of politics. I turn on the radio and all I hear is …

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Two Rants and a Rave

October 7, 2010

Rant: POLITICS As I write this, it’s October 6th and I’m already sick of state politics and this in a …

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