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Giving thanks for one more year

Thanksgiving Day in 1995 was a bit different. My brother and his family were elsewhere, my daughter was with her mother and it was just me and Mama.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Country star looked — and acted — the perfect part

Have you ever known people who just looked their part in life?

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Zell’s mountain twang a mark of love

Come January, I've been reporting on Zell Miller for 33 years. I was 14 and somehow asked for and was issued media credentials for the inauguration of Gov. George Busbee and Lt. Gov. Zell Miller.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Forget exercise, it’s time to write

With or without resolutions, this seems to be a good week for reflecting on the past year and giving some thought to the year ahead.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Holidays in D.C. a time for heroes

WASHINGTON - There is something about visiting the president's house that leaves one in awe. I had a chance to go to the White House on the regular tour for the purpose of seeing the Christmas decorations.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Trip with Uncle Harry a memory to savor

The generation that came before me in my family is now a mighty slim lot. My mother and father both came from among four siblings, two boys and two girls on my mother's side and four boys on dad's. My Dad and all his brothers are gone. Only my Uncle Harry remains of my mother's family. Uncle Harry turns 85 this week. He is ...

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


There are fans, but also fanatics

About 12 years ago, I was the manager of a hotel in Hiawassee. It was located right next to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and most of the country music acts appearing there would stay at our place.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Hey kids, give us parents a heads up

I've been doing what I do for a long time. The stories I've written cover everything from movie stars to folks living on the street.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Merry Botox holidays to you

When I saw the return address, I rolled my eyes.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to rumble

The state of Georgia has a bunch of authorities that regulate everything from toll roads to technology.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Forget the Northeast; Georgia’s fall tops all

Just before five this morning, the seasons should have changed. The autumnal equinox was scheduled to take place at 4:51 a.m. We, in the newspaper world, are very careful not to say something happened before it did. I have to write this stuff a few days ahead of when it arrives at your place.

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Remote control can't keep classics on

For the first few years of my life, I was a television remote control. My parents would tell me what channel they wanted and off I scampered to change it. In those days, we had a set of rabbit ears and changing the channel often meant an adjustment of the "aerial" to make it come in better. For those of you who are too young to remember, ...

May 31, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Oh, the burdens pastors carry

There has been a lot written lately about people and their preachers, particularly folks who want to be president of the United States.

May 29, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


A new meaning to great-grandma

Every now and then, there is a sequel in this section of newspaper real estate I get to occupy.

May 22, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Miracles live among us every day

Miracle is one of those words we use a little too easily. I don't think it requires something beyond imagination, like raising someone from the dead, but a miracle should be undoubtedly special. Kevin Jarrard is a Marine. Even out of uniform, he just looks the part. This week, Jarrard, a major in the Marine Corps Reserve, came home after a year in Haditha, Iraq. It was a year that had some interesting twists and ...

May 15, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


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Sunglasses are a new everyday accessory

Years ago, I remember when stores had only one or two displays of sunglasses. One was usually Foster Grant and the other was Polaroid. It seems there were only a half dozen styles and a few colors.

June 16, 2013 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Getting kicks on Route 66

WINSLOW, Ariz.- U.S. 66, better known as Route 66, was once called names like "The Mother Road" and "The Main Street of America."

June 09, 2013 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Tales from potato country

BLACKFOOT, Idaho - All across the countryside are unique little museums paying tribute to one thing or another.

June 02, 2013 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


New name for children’s temper tantrums

The official name is now Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. We used to call it a temper tantrum.

May 26, 2013 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Bear Bryant advised players to write home

College football coaches often find themselves being pitchmen for everything from soft drinks to pickup trucks.

May 12, 2013 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Hail true to alma maters

The graduation season is upon us and with it comes songs we only hear at commencement exercises.

May 05, 2013 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


Mourn the loss of a college tradition

At just about every college you can think of, there is a tradition uniquely identified with the football team. Some of them are historic while others are almost hysterical.

April 28, 2013 | Harris Blackwood | Harris Blackwood's column


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