Today, I am doing something I have not done before, but I am imagining there is a great need for it. I am writing a continuation of a previous column. Now, for…
Category: Editorials
Emerald’s Gem Box: You are what comes out of your mouth
In life, sometimes, we all tend to get caught up with our own emotions and problems and we seem to let those emotions run our lives. Especially in the times we are…
Learning As I Go: Kindergarten already
It got here too fast. Yesterday you were a tiny newborn I could hold in one arm and today, you strapped on your backpack and waltzed into kindergarten like you had done…
From the sunny side: Dad jokes
Over the last four years (can you believe there have been four years worth of our weekly visits?), I have developed a little bit of a reputation here at the newspaper. I…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I’m not a normal woman
The other day, a friend and I were discussing yard work, planting flowers and crafts (and the fact that I do not like to do any of those things) and she brought…
Learning As I Go: This season of strangeness
My grandparents asked my kids if they were ready to go back to school. “Kinda’ ready,” my oldest replied, “but Mama is really ready for us to go back.” I snickered. I…
From the sunny side: Let’s “Play Ball”
Under normal circumstances, I would be busily preparing for the opening of the fall sports seasons. I would be busy getting pictures of the football players, talking to coaches and enjoying the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I hear voices
There’s a country song named “Voices” that explains how he (the singer) walks around hearing voices in his mind. The voices are from his parents and grandparents and the lessons that they…
Learning As I Go: Live like Frank
The past week with a new puppy has been hilarious. Every morning, Frank, comes outside with me to the front porch and runs back and forth. When he goes one way, he…
From the sunny side: Reminders
I am not one of those “social media junkies” who spends hours at a time arguing over politics on the “Twister” or “Facepages” social media sites. I do admit I look at…
Emerald’s Gem Box: 56 years and counting
Aug. 5, 1964 was the first edition of the Madison County Carrier. My parents (at the young age of 25) founded and started this newspaper with no newspaper experience at all; but…
Learning As I Go: Back to life
“You think I’ve lost my mind, don’t you?” my husband finally asked. “Yes. I do. But you stood beside me when I lost mine, so I’m in this thing for the long…
From the sunny side: Who was that Masked Man?
Most of you probably didn’t notice that last week, I went on a much-deserved vacation. My original vacation plans of attending a reunion in Scottsdale, Ariz. were unfortunately changed, thanks to that…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Our newspaper family has grown
One of the best things about growing up in the newspaper business has been giving back to the community and keeping all the local citizens informed of what’s happening in their corner…
Learning As I Go: Keep Your Feet on the Pedals
My oldest has always struggled with balance, so that has made learning to ride a bike a bit of a challenge. We did the training wheel thing, then we did the scooter…
From the sunny side: Pet rocks
I’m sure many of you remember “pet rocks.” For those who don’t, or perhaps they were “before your time,” the “pet rock” was a stroke of marketing genius. People would buy a…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Your input matters to us
Too many times in life we get caught up in our “own world,” and we forget the importance of the thoughts and ideas of others. We are all guilty of this from…
Learning As I Go: Guaranteed fresh until…
“I live life differently now that I might have an expiration date,” my husband half smiled as he turned his attention back to the road. “There may not be a next summer…
From the sunny side: Standing in the middle
Many times when I cover a story or an event, I will have a certain opinion about the subject. One good example of that is when I cover sporting events in which…
Learning As I Go: Bowing sunflowers
For weeks we have been driving past a planted field trying to guess what was planted. Too tall for squash. Too tall for peas. Leaves too big for peanuts. Finally, much to…