Yarbrough: A few thoughts on love – and loving well

A change of pace today.I am going to give politics and those who practice it the week off. They aren’t going anywhere, and I am tired of them and their blather. Instead, let’s talk about love. Love? Yes, love.Dr.

Yarbrough: Okefenokee named ‘World Heritage Site’; mining threat remains

Though somewhat old news as I write this, it is extremely good news for those who fought the fight: Our Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has officially been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Yarbrough: On God and this tiny rock

Sometimes I begin these conversations not knowing where they're going to end. This is one of those times.Today's subject involves current events, the universe, and religion. Any one of those topics is complex enough on its own, much less trying to weave them together.

Yarbrough: Politics with a mouthful of BBQ?

Is there any way we can bridge the political, cultural, and social abyss in which we find ourselves today?

Yarbrough: A letter, a bracelet, and God’s anonymous hand

The Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name had a refrigerator magnet that said: “Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous.”I have just experienced a number of coincidences that will require some explanation, so please bear with me.

Yarbrough: Looking at a write-in campaign for guv

A number of you agreed with my description of the recent Republican gubernatorial runoff between billionaire businessman Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as a mudslinging pig fight and told me both candidates turned you off.

Yarbrough: Remembering a big brother and his big influence

This is going to be a bit up close and personal.For the first time in my life, I am without my big brother. Robert Earl Yarbrough Jr. has passed away, and it still feels surreal. He has always been there. Had he not been, I probably would not be here today.

Yarbrough: Trying to deal with Artie Fishel Intelligence

RING! RING! RING!“Hello. Dick Yarbrough speaking. How may I direct your call?”“Dick, it’s me. Artie.”“I’m sorry. Artie who?”“Artie Fishel, you harebrained humanoid. Of Artie Fishel's Intelligence. You surely remember me.

Yarbrough: Reminder of privilege and responsibility for these words

As if this job isn’t hard enough already—trying to get nouns and verbs to agree (and trust me, they can be very disagreeable)—I have learned that this column is now the subject of regular dissection by a group of discerning ladies in Dalton. Uh-oh.

Yarbrough: Elections not over ‘til they’re over

The good news is that the primary elections are over. The bad news is the primary elections are not over—we now have runoffs. Then it will all be over, except it won’t be. The general election is Nov. 3, so we still have that to look forward to.