Smith: I’m Thankful

I’m constantly reminded at Thanksgiving that we should first be thankful for Thanksgiving itself, because it gets us in the mood for Christmas.I’m thankful for the days leading up to Thanksgiving, the harvest scenes, the autumn leaves, and the comforts of a sweater or a windbreaker as the...

Smith: Fall scenes

With a fortnight remaining in November and the thermometer readings in decline, a sense of appreciation is building as the transition to indoor living takes place, but only when daylight segues into darkness.November is a time to underscore rich traditions and the changing of the seasons, and...

Smith: Mister B

While I have never drafted or organized a bucket list, I have in mind completing a drive along U.S. Highway 1 from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida.I have traversed much of this historic highway already, but there remain several miles virginal to me.

Smith: Mountain living

Encores that bring about good times in good places make one appreciate life to the fullest and renew faith in mankind that we can find a way to coexist peacefully.When I am where nature and its splendorous attributes prevail, I am overcome with humility and thanksgiving. Glory, glory hallelujah!

Smith: Home tailgating

The tailgate parties, where football aficionados swarm with a passion, which have become centerpieces of campus scenes, don’t just take place near the confines of a stadium — the imposing edifice that originated with the Colosseum in Rome in 80 A.D.You can’t score a dinner reservation at an Athens...

Smith: In praise of pumpkins

October is harvesting time for pumpkins, which decorate the landscape and accent the holiday festivities that take place across the United States.

Smith: Sports clubs

While I have not conducted any definitive research, the South seems to be the only region of the country where touchdown and quarterback clubs continue to flourish.For years, there were marquee clubs in big cities with expansive budgets that honored professional, college, and high school athletes.

Smith: October musings

October has long been my favorite month, and while November is the month for Thanksgiving, I always count my blessings during our tenth month, which comes and goes too quickly.In October, there is so much going on in the Great Outdoors.

Smith: Foxworthy & Richt

Jeff Foxworthy recently met with UGA librarian Toby Graham and his staff and called me to see if lunch with Mark Richt could be arranged following his session with the library staff.

Smith: Developing rivalries

Georgia went from 1937 to 1968 without playing Tennessee — more than three decades — and I have often been asked, “Why?”Well, it was a challenging trip in those days, even by train.