Crazy ideas

By John Pierce When news came that respected historian and author Edwin Gaustad had died on March 24 in Sante Fe, N.M., my first thought was that we had lost one of our finest observers of religious life in America. My second thought was to the many jewels that can be...

They’re back!

By John Pierce All around Macon, Ga., the abundant cherry blossoms have returned in their full glory. So have the tree gawkers from near and far. So has the annual festival. Once again pink-wearing old people will return to Third Street Park and stand in long lines in...

Stuff my kids say that I didn’t

By John Pierce Recently I’ve been paying attention to things my daughters say that would have never crossed my mind or lips in my youth. Some are due to technological advances. Others, that are more entertaining to me, relate to their broader perspectives on life than...

Where Atlanta used to be

The former Three Dollar Cafe in BuckheadBy John Pierce While spending a couple of days running around Atlanta recently, I came to two conclusions. One, I’m grateful to know my way around so well. After living and working in various parts of the city and metro...