by John D. Pierce | May 29, 2008 | Opinion
In a world filled with real threats, hostilities and hatred — who would think Rachael Ray’s Dunkin’ Donuts ad would cause a stir?The spicy little cook’s promo was pulled by company execs after a columnist suggested the black-and-white paisley scarf...
by John D. Pierce | May 27, 2008 | Opinion
A mere 30 years ago tomorrow, I was seated — alphabetically between Terri Pickelsimer and Pam Pinyan — in a folding chair on the spacious lawn of the Berry College Chapel.Then-U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell gave the graduation address. And, more importantly,...
by John D. Pierce | May 22, 2008 | Opinion
Last night, Robert attended his 860th consecutive Atlanta Braves home game. He likes to arrive early, just before the gates open two and a half hours prior to the first pitch.I catch up with him at the shaded spot where season ticket holders enter — if I’ve been...
by John D. Pierce | May 20, 2008 | Opinion
Prince Caspian was the topic of conversation during dinner with my daughters last night. My older daughter had seen the latest Narnia film with some high school friends on Sunday afternoon.Last Friday, I escorted my younger daughter and some of her fourth-grade...
by John D. Pierce | May 15, 2008 | Opinion
This week Religion News Service carried on article (I also heard about it on CNN) concerning extraterrestrial evangelism — or the lack of a need for it.According to information in the official Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano,The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes,...