Good afternoon! It’s finally fall, y’all! To celebrate here in Middle Georgia, Mother Nature is giving us a full day of rain/mist, but at least it’s not hot. I’ll take it. It’s also Hobbit Day, which is Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’s birthday. Here’s where I make some enemies: I’m just not a Lord of the
Good morning, and happy International Day of Democracy, a day to review the state of democracy in the world. COVID-19 has posed challenges worldwide – and not just here at home – for how best to face a global pandemic and still uphold the values of “freedom, respect for human rights, and the principle of
Good morning! Today is International Literacy Day. There are still 773 million adults and children worldwide who lack basic literacy skills, including more than you think in the United States. Here is a list of demonstrably effective literacy programs run through UNESCO in case you know someone who might need a bit of help in
Happy Pink Cadillac Day to you all! Of course, this means some Natalie Cole is in order. Now that this particular ear worm is stuck in your head, let’s move on to the news. Pat Conroy Georgia set a new record for positive COVID tests in the state on Tuesday, thanks largely to the number
Good morning! While you’re reading this, I’m probably in Hancock County getting a COVID test. No, I’m not symptomatic. However, I work at one of Georgia’s public universities, where we are not requiring any sensible mitigation measures, so the likelihood I’ve been exposed to COVID this past week is in the code red “extreme risk”
Happy Wednesday, everyone! And a happy National Fajita Day to you all! I didn’t find a list of deals, but let’s be real: The only proper ways to enjoy fajitas are when you make them yourself or when you order them at your favorite local Mexican restaurant. Right? Let’s get to the news. Pat Conroy
Good morning, and happy National Son and Daughter Day! Here are some ways to celebrate, but also call your parents. Now, on to the news! Pat Conroy This new, totally unnecessary COVID surge in Georgia has predictably overwhelmed our hospitals. (Alternate link.) Meanwhile, Georgia universities are headed back to class this fall without a vaccination
Hello! How’s your workday going? I’m currently displaced due to a construction project, but I’ll see my office again in a couple of weeks, hopefully… It’s Single Working Women’s Day, and it’s therefore only appropriate to post Dolly’s “9 to 5” in honor of, yes? It’s also National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, so here’s my
Good morning, and happy World Nature Conservation Day, because a healthy environment is the foundation for a stable and healthy society. Here are some suggestions for how to celebrate the day. It’s also National Milk Chocolate Day! Here are some fun facts about chocolate. Now to the news! Pat Conroy Expect more changes to Georgia
Good morning, and happy National Hot Dog Day! Both Delish and the Today’s Show have your hot dog deals covered so you can get a dog for a song. Neither mentions Sonic, but they’ve announced a deal on their Facebook page. Enjoy! Pat Conroy In terrible news, emergency rooms are packed. Again. And yet, 110,000
