Robert Borden

Jan 3, 2025 | theeagle.com | Robert Borden

The world is mourning Jimmy Carter this week, as a divided nation prepares to bury its 39th president. After celebrations of his life in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., President Carter will be buried next to his beloved Rosalynn — his wife of more than 77 years — in Plains, Georgia. It was the wish of President Carter and his first lady to be buried in the small Georgia town, some 170 miles south of Atlanta. Carter told C-SPAN in 2006, “Plains is special to us.

Dec 13, 2024 | theeagle.com | Robert Borden

On the first day of Christmas, the postman gave to me a catalog from Swiss Colony;On the second day of Christmas, the postman gave to me a catalog from L.L.Bean;On the third day of Christmas, the postman gave to me a catalog from Hammacher Schlemmer…Well, it doesn’t rhyme, but you get the idea. This is the time of year when mailboxes are stuffed with fewer and fewer actual Christmas cards and more and more catalogs for things we neither want nor need.

Nov 27, 2024 | theeagle.com | Robert Borden

On Saturday, for the first time in more than a decade, the eyes of Texas will be on Kyle Field, as the up-and-down Texas A&M Aggies face the up-and-down Texas Longhorns. Aggie fans are convinced their team will win; know their team will win. To quote an old sportswriter, one of them will. The winner of the Saturday night contest will advance to the SEC championship game in Atlanta, Georgia. But even without that incentive, Saturday’s game would be highly anticipated.

Nov 1, 2024 | theeagle.com | Robert Borden

ROBERT BORDENSpecial to The Eagle It’s almost here, the day most of us anticipated/dreaded for four years: Election Day. Will former President Donald Trump return to the White House or will Vice President Kamala Harris replace her boss, Joe Biden? Probably most of us have decided how we will vote — or already have voted early. Despite decades — even centuries — of journalistic tradition, many voters will have to go to the polls without any editorial help from their favorite newspaper.

Jul 24, 2024 | communitynews.org | Robert Borden

The sun having sailed across the skyTouched the horizon by Gertrude’s houseAnd shadows grew on streets and lawns and wallsFaint voices call along the somber streetHey Joe, Hey Ted, Hey Bob. Hey Ned. Hey MargeCome out. The sun is soon to be no moreMarley, Janice, Judy, Betty Jane, tooAll answer the call that promises funThey gather in a group by the oak treeThe reason for this congregationA chance to test your skill in Hide and SeekOdds or Evens.