Fielding life’s curve balls

Though admittedly, I have led a somewhat blessed life and have so much to be grateful for each day, I was not unhappy to say goodbye to 2022.

When y’all come home

To most Southerners, without question, they are the two sweetest, albeit four-letter words, in our language. The mere mention of “Mama” or “home” will bring a smile to our lips and a warm tingle to our hearts.

Better, Healthier Baking

FAMILY FEATURES Olive oil is a flavorful and versatile cooking oil that is often trusted in popular cooking methods such as sauteing, stir-frying, dressing, marinating and grilling. It can also earn your trust when it comes to baking.

Double-Chocolate Biscotti

Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 40 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil, plus 1 tablespoon for coating pans 1 cup packed light brown...

Look for the Union Label

Baby Boomers and even Gen Xers of a certain vintage may remember a catchy TV jingle, which easily can become an earworm, celebrating the work of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) and urging Americans to buy clothing manufactured in America, by American workers.

Wonder why we’re sleepless in Georgia?

I know you are very busy, so I don’t want to take up a lot of your time, but I think you need to see this.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, At a recent meeting of the Baldwin County Commission, Chairwoman Emily Davis made it clear that she had concerns about the problem of litter and blight in Baldwin County. Several other commissioners were quick to agree with her.

Some random thoughts on some random subjects

Sen. Brandon Beach (R, Alpharetta), has introduced Senate Bill 7, known as the “3G” bill for “Gangs, Guns, Gone.” It would impose a mandatory 10-year minimum sentence for anyone who uses a gun while committing or attempting to commit a violent felony, whether the weapon is discharged or not.

Yes, to Cop City

As our nation reacts this week to two avoidable deaths, Tyre Nichols in Memphis and activist/ protestor Manuel Teran, illegally camping on the grounds of the former Old Atlanta Prison Farm, one similarity stands out between the two.

A little girl’s smile

It had not been a good day. Nor a good week. Nor a good month. Or two. Here’s the thing about the television business: It looks easy but few jobs are harder. Working in television can be rougher than the hottest day in a hay field. And much less rewarding.