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I remember the first time I realized that overuse of computers would be the ruination of us all. It was probably 10 or 12 years ago.

Are we the people still willing to take up the torch for those who have given their last full measure on behalf of liberty and freedom?

I’d had a rough few weeks and was feeling like I’d been rode hard and put away wet. Cancer sucks. But I am thankful for the miracle of modern medicine, the brilliance of the doctors at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas, and the power of prayer. Thanks to all of the above, I am still standing. I got the last seat on the last flight out of Houston before iceageddon hit and when I got home went looking for warmer weather and a little rest and relaxation. I found both at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island. I am also thankful for Bonvoy Rewards by Marriott. 

I’m sorry. You aren’t familiar with the term mulligrubs? Maybe you aren’t from around here.

But something really good happened locally Wednesday. Something really good. The interim tag was removed from Josh Brooks’ title over at the Butts-Mehre building. He is now officially the Reid J. Parker Director of Athletics at the University of Georgia, hallowed be thy name. Thank you, Dr. Jere Morehead, and anyone else who might have played a role in the decision to keep this damn good dog in our kennel. I like Josh Brooks for a lot of reasons. Primary among them is the fact that there is nothing not to like about Josh Brooks. He is good people. He is one of us. He understands our p...