Ink By The Barrel

I used to think it unfortunate that Atlanta’s suburbs rushed to incorporate into individual cities, boxing in our city’s limits. …

I used to hide my iPhone as I walked down unfamiliar streets. Then I noticed no one was looking at …

In 2011, my daughter Sally discovered a baby squirrel had fallen from a backyard tree. Hoping the mother squirrel would …

When a friend called last month to inform me of their parent’s death, I knew the other reason he was …

Having a well-earned college reputation as a skinflint, I was excited to attend my fraternity reunion wearing my first custom-tailored …

In the security line yet again Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson International, I heard, “Chris!” Without looking, I recognized the voice, replying, …

I’ve worked for six daily newspapers, in small and big towns. They were important checks on local governments and set …

Traditionally for 4th of July, I quote Thomas Jefferson in this space. Given our nation’s hardening polarization, I thought it …

Despite my lifetime interest in politics, I avoid conflict. Relationships are more important than winning arguments, but with America’s drift …

One time I truly felt universally connected followed my daughter Sally’s birth in Greenville, S.C.

When I see highway signs displaying logos of restaurants at upcoming exits, I’m amazed how much those logos instantly spark …

My older brother Mike came home unexpectedly early from college in 1970. His classmates had just shut Princeton down – …

Traveling each week around the U.S. and other countries helping to extend The Atlanta 100 concept – we just launched …

Known to my kids for creating a small crisis during every trip, I managed to pack several into our 1996 …

A couple years ago, I asked a journalist friend who had just taken a job with then Atlanta mayor Kasim …

Growing up a block from Peachtree, I loved turning over rocks in our front yard creek to find snakes, salamanders …

My mom always complained our family was full of lawyers and doctors, but not one businessperson.

My favorite part of attending the Midtown Alliance annual meeting was its slide show, contrasting today’s trendy, business-fueled Atlanta neighborhood …

First time it happened was at summer camp. We were bused to a backwoods North Carolina church. Mike Egan and …

Three years ago Monday, we sent out the first issue of The Atlanta 100. We hoped to inform and entertain …