Good morning! I apologize for my extended absence. This past semester ended up being a whirligig at the end, and gosh am I ever glad to see summer semester here. Though, I did lose five student workers to graduation, which is wonderful, but carries a twinge of sadness with it. I’ll miss my girls! Yesterday,
Happy April 20th, and all that may mean to you. I’m going to highlight National Look Alike Day, though. If you’ve got a doppleganger, today’s your day! And now, the news. Pat Conroy The Veterans Administration has proposed several changes – including entirely new buildings – for its Georgia hospitals and clinics. (Alternate link.) The
Good afternoon, all, and happy National Tartan Day! Today honors the 20-ish million Americans with Scottish heritage. Also, I want to apologize for my past two weeks’ absence. The first week I was in Savannah for Georgia Heritage Responders training. GHR is disaster response for cultural heritage sites. Last Wednesday, I was at the funeral
Good morning and happy Freedom of Information Day. Also, happy birthday to James Madison. A quote from the man of the day: “A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people
Y’all, this may be the weirdest observation I’ve been able to find! Happy False Teeth Day! Which reminds me, it’s time for a dental visit… When was your last cleaning? If youre over the six month mark, it’s time for a checkup! On to the news! Pat Conroy Just when it felt like spring was
Hello, and happy International Rescue Cat Day from my three rescues, who make my life better each day. You, too, could have the joy of a rescue cat. Here are some rescues in Georgia. Pat Conroy In a move that’s been inevitable for weeks, Sonny Perdue is now the chancellor of the University System of
Good morning. It’s Ahmaud Arbery Day in Georgia, the second anniversary of his death. Georgians are encouraged to run 2.23 miles today to celebrate his life. On a more upbeat note, thank you to all of our hospitality workers! I hope everyone you encounter today is pleasant. (Would that it would be like that every
Y’all knew I couldn’t resist with a day this weird, right? Enjoy! It’s also Chocolate Day and Pizza Pie Day, so y’all celebrate accordingly. I wouldn’t dare say “responsibly.” Let’s get to the news. Pat Conroy My younger sister is featured in this story about Augusta University’s study of long-haul COVID. (Alternate link.) Georgia voter
Good morning! The groundhogs had diverging opinions this morning, with General Beauregard Lee not seeing his shadow and Punxsutawney Phil seeing his. Staten Island Chuck and Woodstock Willie agree with our guy. So, three to one for an early spring… so far. Sir Walter Wally, however, isn’t making a prediction until noon, and he’s apparently
Good afternoon, and happy Good Memory Day! This day is about remembering good moments in our past and making new memories in the future. Lovely, right? Hopefully this gets you thinking about something good that’s happened to you! I’m running very late, and I’m on a mock interview panel in a bit, so I’m going
