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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Harris Blackwood's column
Dear Hennes, your time in the spotlight is over
There used to be a scale in front of a store in Social Circle. You could put a penny in the slot by your astrological sign and a little cover would move to reveal your weight and your horoscope.
Majesty of fall’s hues call to me
There used to be an outfit that tried to tell you what season you are. It had a lot to do with what color of clothes best suited you.
A little respect can pay a lot in dividends
As a boy of 17, I decided I wanted to be a political reporter. I didn't have time to wait, so I packed up my tape recorder and headed off to the state Capitol to begin my new career.
Sometimes, the gimmick is what sells the big story
I spent several years of my life working in the TV news business. As a result, I am an avid watcher of TV news.
Give me a home where pay phones still roam
I keep adding to a long list of things that I will one day have to explain to my grandchildren. They are the things that were important parts of our culture that are now becoming extinct.
Take some pointers before you speak out
I don't want to compare myself to Rep. Joe Wilson, but I understand a thing or two about speaking out in public venues.
One event can change our world
He was a little boy about 4 years old. I don't know his name, but his face is forever etched in my mind.
Know the difference between grill, ’cue
Last week, I delivered my annual "State of the Barbecue" address. A friend of mine, Barclay Rushton, hosts a barbecue to end all barbecues at his home. He dispatches folks to a number of renowned preparers of pork and offers a buffet of some of the finest in the region. Before the event, I offer my comments as a barbecue connoisseur. Barbecue is one of the few things technology hasn't changed. First of all, because ...
Thanks for thinking ‘safety first’
I've never been stuck in an elevator, but I'd rather not. I'd also prefer not to get stranded at the top of one of those double-decker Ferris wheels. Even on one of those chance rides with a pretty girl.
You’d have to be dumb not to give to schools
I have always been a fan of TV game shows. When I went to school in Social Circle, we lived right across the street from the school and they let me go home for lunch. I would sneak in a few minutes of "Concentration" and "Jeopardy."
First day of school not like it used to be
When you have children, there are those memorable moments that are etched in your mind. You remember their first steps, the first time they babble something that sounds like "Daddy," their first day of school. The list goes on and on.
Schoolin’ on Sunday built a good foundation
Some people tout our state because it is largely nonunion. It wasn't that long ago we had plenty of unions, especially on Sunday nights. We had Baptist Training Union, which was first called BTU and then it just got shortened to Training Union. Now, it's pretty much gone. The ladies had the WMU. My Aunt Mertice Ruth was the president of the WMU, which stands for Women's Missionary Union. Mert was a chain smoker. For ...
Reunited on the Internet, and it feels so good
It's been 31 years and I have not made it back to a high school reunion. Quite frankly, there are more things about high school that I am trying to forget than remember. There are four or five friends of mine that I really consider lifelong friends and we stay in touch on a fairly regular basis. It often involves milestone events, like births or deaths. The advent of e-mail and free long distance on ...
It’s a time capsule that’s also a house
For far too long, I have been delaying the inevitable project of getting rid of some stuff. We have talked about a yard sale for a long time, but have not quite put it together.
Our area is better, thanks to marks left by these men
After more than 20 years in this area, I have come to know many of the people who shaped this region. Most came from the group that has been called "The Greatest Generation," the veterans of World War II. In the past few days, we lost two great ones.
Articles by Section - Harris Blackwood's column
Original locations highlight class acts
In the world of restaurants, there is something special about the original location of unique eating establishments.
Bear Bryant advised players to write home
College football coaches often find themselves being pitchmen for everything from soft drinks to pickup trucks.
Hail true to alma maters
The graduation season is upon us and with it comes songs we only hear at commencement exercises.
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.
TV is to blame for fading our accents
It is easy to blame television for a lot of things. We have seen many things that were once taboo become acceptable because we saw them happen on TV.
Can't top a classic Easter tradition
The folks in Hollywood seem to run short on ideas from time to time. They seem to thrive on remakes of old movies. I saw a story last year that said movie studios were looking at 50 potential remakes.
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