“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” – C.S. Lewis

No one needs to be taking credit for how the coronavirus crisis is being handled.

"Since it seems we’re losing our rights to be an American anyway, they might as ban rubber gloves since shoppers are being so trashy that they are taking them off and throwing them down on the ground right at the door on their way out of the store."

In 1984 when former Vice President Walter Mondale was running for president, he said something during the campaign he wished he had not said and later tried to correct his mistake. I don’t remember the details, but I do remember ABC’s Peter Jennings discussing the matter with political pundi…

As a child, did you ever have a really bad toothache or an excruciating earache? If so, did you want to work math problems or concentrate on a science project? Were you able to concentrate on doing your homework or reading an assigned chapter in a book? I am sure the answer was a resounding “No!"

"If you are a runner, it will be OK to run after Friday. Just be sure to maintain a safe distance of 6 feet from other runners and walkers."

"Should we have stopped all travel in/out of the county early on in this pandemic? After all, one or more of the travelers that have left the county/state and returned with the virus is what started the cases we now have. Also, should we not stop all visitors who might come here by road from…

You’re stuck home with your kids and feeling sorry for yourself. How are you going to keep them busy? What about their school work? I’ve got a better story — stuck at home with 16-year old triplets.

"You can quit Facebook anytime."

A million years ago, we were worried about who was going to win the Iowa caucuses, and then Super Tuesday, and then when Bernie Sanders was finally going to pack it in.

As we continue social distancing and other community safety measures in response to the new coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), I wanted to update the communities served by Highland Rivers Health about the status of our services, and provide some information about mental health and compassion fatigue.

"Thank you to Buck and Lisa for stopping to help me (a senior citizen) with my yard work last week. It was a true blessing to me!"

Walking my dog Dorothy a few months ago I didn’t recognize the fellow waving from the white car until he stopped to say hello. Turns out it was Ed, a casual acquaintance, whose wave I hadn’t acknowledged because I couldn’t see him through the tinted glass.

"You may get a few dollars from the coronavirus stimulus, but it will be long gone before this is over. Trump’s lies may kill you. It did in Dougherty County."

The Creative Arts Guild is mindful that over the past few weeks the COVID-19 pandemic has showered our community with fear, anxiety and uncertainty.

Since Playboy recently published its final print issue, and since I’m reading a biography of publishing magnate Conde Nast on my tablet, I felt it appropriate to share my misgivings about magazines.

"I went to Kroger Saturday at my designated spot (which took four days to get). While I was sitting in my car waiting I saw two families (two adults) exit Kroger with two small children each (both had infants in carriers). My heart cried for these innocent children who had such irresponsible…

A month ago, how many of us watched in wonder, shock or even bemusement as foreign governments ordered their people to stay home to fight something called coronavirus? How many of us thought, “Even if the virus makes it to America, that could never happen here”?

"If you still think Trump is doing a great job and that he took care of business right away, you're still not listening to the medical experts. I don't care which news agency you listen to, but, for your own sake, listen to something other than Fox."

Consumers who need access to credit during coronavirus crisis and other emergencies faced a very close call this week when some in Congress tried to sneak a provision into the COVID-19 economic rescue package that would have limited options for consumer cash and credit at the worst possible …

Before focusing on today’s timely topic — Trump and Fox News, deadly together — I want to tell you a little story about the time Fox broke the fake news that President Obama wanted to tax Christmas trees.

We are all in uncharted waters as we navigate our way through the flood of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

I have a special affinity for underdogs. Maybe that’s because I have been one myself. So my interest was piqued when I heard that a political novice from Baxley (pop. 4,400) by the name of Dr. Kandiss Taylor is running for the United States Senate seat vacated by Johnny Isakson.

"I hope this makes everyone rethink hygiene from top to bottom. For example, there is no reason restrooms should have automatic sinks, soap and hand dryers if you have to grab the door handle to get back out. That kind of design should have been eliminated decades ago but we still have to to…

If you needed another reminder of the profound difference in messaging between state governors and the Trump White House, then look no further than the online news conference that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf held Wednesday.

"In response to the person who wrote about the four things they never thought they would see, I never thought I would spend $27 to send my friend in Australia toilet paper, but after she told me they had not been able to find it for three weeks, I mailed her a pack."

I got an email from the ACLU the other day. I have absolutely no idea how I got on their mailing list, since I’ve written column after column criticizing them for their positions on everything from representing accused terrorists to their problem with religion in the public square. I do not …

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"And all of a sudden the SPLOST isn’t that important."

"I think it is scary how many Americans are willing to give up their rights over fear. To me, this is more scary than the virus. It’s not that I am not afraid of getting sick, I have asthma and diabetes and am very afraid of getting this virus, but I still do not want government telling me w…

In addition to the truly grave aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a first-world problem that parents all over America are facing — along with looking for a creative and non-abrasive substitute for toilet paper – is how to keep their children wholesomely occupied while schools are closed. This…

One of my many bosses in TV news once told me the media’s job is to reassure the public. I can’t remember the context, though I do remember dutifully nodding my head.

Every 4-year-old knows the official coronavirus drill by now.

"You don’t need to concern yourself about a single person with COVID-19. You need to behave like everybody has it."

"Now would be a great time for you to encourage your children to keep a journal or diary. This is a major global event that future generations will study, and in the future they can tell their grandkids of the great outbreak."

Open public meetings matter more than ever.

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After years of Russia, Russia, Russia and a few months of Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine we now have another bunch of foreigners interfering in our presidential election. The difference is the opposition media welcomes this interference because of the damage it may do to President Trump’s re-election.

"I’ve never been a fan of David Pennington until recently and I want to commend and applaud him for his positive comments about continuing with the daily routines in our lives, but in a careful and conscientious manner while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. It’s very inspiring and upli…

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It has long been my policy not to weigh in on what everyone else in the media happens to be pontificating about at the time. Hence, you saw little here about the Trump impeachment trial. To add to that cacophony seemed a waste of my time — and yours.

"The whole point of giving ordinary citizens cash is that they spend it. The more stuff people buy, the faster we get out of a recession!"

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"What would people have thought years ago if somebody had said: 'I predict in 2020, the world will be out of toilet paper'?"