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Some random thoughts on some random subjects
Well, that’s over and done with. Donald John Trump, the 45th president of the United States has been officially sworn in as our 47th president, ...
dickyarbrough, Author at Thomasville Times Enterprise
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Some facts of life for a new great-grandson
Dear Samuel Knox Wansley: Who are you and who am I? The answer is that you are the youngest member of the family still awaiting ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Sunday, January 19, 2025 3:35 pm
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Are we swapping one problem for another in Okefenokee mining controversy?
While some things may change, others seem not to change at all. I am talking about the efforts to drag-mine our Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Sunday, January 12, 2025 1:09 pm
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There is no clowning around with Skeeter Skates
My objective has always been to provide you with information not readily available to the general public so that you can shine at your next ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, January 6, 2025 9:34 am
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Pogo and friends discuss Okefenokee drag-mining proposal
RAP! RAP! RAP! “This meeting of the Okefenokee Creatures Association will come to order. I am your chairperson, Pogo the Possum. Please stand, crawl, hop ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, December 27, 2024 2:36 pm
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I wish I had been there. In Bethlehem
These words are dedicated to the memory of my friend, the late Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal. He encouraged me to ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, December 16, 2024 2:01 pm
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One word or two: Brain rot is a ridiculous word of the year
May I have a word with you, please? Actually, two words. Brain rot. You just never know what kind of surprise awaits you when you ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, December 9, 2024 12:42 pm
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Fannin County Sheriff’s Department ham-handed in dealings with local mother
It seems as though my mother was a criminal and I am just now finding out about it. All this time, I thought she was ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, December 2, 2024 8:34 pm
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Being thankful for these weekly conversations
What is Thanksgiving without a Thanksgiving column? For those of us who are tasked with offering our opinions on these pages, it is an obvious ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Sunday, November 24, 2024 10:10 pm
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Portrait a reminder of a remarkable accomplishment
My bucket list is not only complete, my bucket runneth over. My portrait of the Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name now hangs in the ...