Rich: A friend named Walt

Perhaps I’ll never forget the lilting sound of his beautiful Southern accent.I hope not. Right now, it’s ringing in my ears, forcing tears into my eyes. Walt Ehmer was one of the best friends I ever had.

Stone: Is shopping still a pleasure?

There is only one thing for it, then — to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting.

Rich: Kris Kristofferson

A friend and I were discussing which version of the movie “A Star Is Born” was our favorite.It has been remade four times — each one terrific — and is based on the original 1932 film, “What Price Hollywood?”

Letter to the Editor: Change for the better

Dear Editor,This year, March 5 marked the beginning of the solemn Christian religious observance known as Lent. Lent is a period of reflection, penitence, and fasting to prepare one’s heart and mind for Easter.

Yarbrough: Legislators propose bills to address Okefenokee controversy

Don’t get your hopes up, but a couple of bills have surfaced in the Legislature addressing the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (insert oxymoron here), approving Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals to mine a 584-acre tract of Trail Ridge on the eastern flank of our Okefenokee National...

Stone: BOGO-free

Anyone who believes the competitive spirit in America is dead has never been in the supermarket when a cashier opens another check-out line. - Ann LandersThe rumors are not valid.

Rich: When schools close

At an invitation-only reception before my speaking engagement, Tink and I were surrounded by lovely people who came one at a time for introductions and then to talk about our work, either individually or separately.In a room of strangers yet friends, because they know us through our publicized...

Smith: Coastal Georgia town of Darien

This charming coastal enclave is a banana split town. If that causes a mite of head scratching, just remember what was said about that tasty treat in years past — that one banana split was never enough.Likewise, one visit here is shortchanging oneself.

Letter to the Editor: Consider the consequences of downsizing the federal workforce

Dear Editor,Cutting government waste is a reasonable goal, and in principle, I support DOGE’s mission. However, its reckless, indiscriminate approach to downsizing the federal workforce raises serious concerns.

Letter to the Editor: Our congressman needs to step up and push back

Dear Editor, Trump and Elon Musk are planning to dismantle the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and strip transitioning military veterans and their families of the federal hiring incentives they rely on.