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Dick Yarbrough

Paying tribute to a special professor who made a difference

If you are a regular observer of this space, you are no doubt familiar with the story I am about to share. Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, July 28, 2017 5:24 pm

Dick Yarbrough

It’s time to stop fighting a war that has been over 152 years

My son, a learned philosopher, says of an impending competition between two football teams he particularly dislikes: “May they play a zero-zero tie in the ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, July 21, 2017 3:35 pm

Dick Yarbrough

This recruit blows off opportunity to blow up

KNOCK! KNOCK! “Sir, you wanted to see me?” “Hello, Kharbhom! Glad you could spare a few minutes. Come into the cave. Don’t mind the goats.” Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, July 14, 2017 4:24 pm

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Skeeter Skates learns about face paint and twerping

I don’t need Caller ID to know when Skeeter Skates is calling. The phone has a different kind of sound to it, like very ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, July 7, 2017 2:17 pm

Dick Yarbrough

Random thoughts on random subjects like education, politics

Oh, barf. The Georgia Center for Opportunity — whatever that is — has come out with a report card, giving As and A-pluses to cut-and-run ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, June 30, 2017 4:25 pm

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Some recent high-profile events are proof you can’t fix stupid

So, what possessed comedian Kathy Griffin to post a picture of herself holding the decapitated and bloody head of the President of the United States? Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, June 23, 2017 4:01 pm

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Cut-and-run ideologues make job even more difficult for schoolteachers

In my book, the word “unique” is an absolute. There is no “kind of” unique or “somewhat” unique. Unique is unique. Unmatched. Unequalled. Nonpareil. ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, June 9, 2017 5:03 pm

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A loving farewell to the world’s greatest preacher

In my book, the word “unique” is an absolute. There is no “kind of” unique or “somewhat” unique. Unique is unique. Unmatched. Unequalled. Nonpareil. ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, June 2, 2017 5:01 pm

Columnist

The truth is that there is no fake news here

According to our Tweeter-in-Chief, there is a lot of fake news running around these days. Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, May 19, 2017 4:59 pm

Columnist

Having a chance to repay a debt owed to my alma mater

There are few people, places or things for which I have more passion than the University of Georgia and the Henry W. Grady College of ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, May 5, 2017 4:02 pm

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