Opinion

Opinion: Are cigarettes ‘cool’ again?
Danny Tyree “A ball of fire on one end and a fool on the other.” That’s how my high school history teacher, Mr. Holt, described… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: That takes the cake
David Carroll Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like “sight for sore eyes” and “don’t fly off… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: I’ll sit this one out
David Carroll Back in 1975, Tom T. Hall sang, “I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow. I like beer, it helps me… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: Writing your own eulogy
Danny Tyree Serendipity strikes. While I was struggling to motivate myself to write about a company that will turn your life story into a keepsake… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: Drinking from a fire hose
David Carroll I generally limit my column to one topic. Sure, I often veer off course, but I always return to the main topic. It’s… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: Ready for extraterrestrials?
Danny Tyree “Keep a-knockin’, but you can’t come in.” – Little Richard Seemingly timed to coincide with the release of Steven Spielberg’s movie “Disclosure Day,”… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: The Braves’ organist is an MVP
Atlanta Braves fans are familiar with the names Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies and Chris Sale. These are among the many all-star players we cheer for… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: Time for a vacation from social media?
Danny Tyree I now understand my late mother’s quest for stress avoidance. For years, she and Uncle Doug maintained a daily phone chat. Inevitably, they… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: Back to the ball cap
David Carroll When I speak to high school classes about my career, students usually ask, “Who’s the most famous person you have ever seen?” Since… Login to continue reading Login…

Opinion: Sounding professional
Danny Tyree “The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” — George Burns My son Gideon (the recent… Login to continue reading Login…
