My youngest has been carrying around a tiny, little bear in a crocheted hat for the past couple of days. “Shhhh,” he whispers, “Baby Bear is asleep in his nest.” Last night,…
Category: Editorials
National Security: Electricity
Before he died in 1994, I got to know Congressman Bob “He-Coon” Sikes pretty well. He represented West Florida in Congress from 1940-1977. When first elected, his congressional district stretched from the…
From the Sunny Side… Ice cream cones
I have a news flash for anyone who hasn’t wandered outside in the last couple of weeks. It has been hot! It reminds me of a story my grandfather used to tell…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Matthew 5:21-22
Our preacher, displayed the Bible verse of Matthew 5:21-22, during Sunday morning worship. 21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever…
Learning As I Go: She treasured these things in her heart
As we studied Luke 2:43-51 Sunday evening, I got stuck on the part that says, “And his mother treasured all these things in her heart.” As Mary, I’m sure, stopped very often…
From the sunny side… Be amazing
During the course of my days here at the newspaper, I have opportunities to see, hear and witness some interesting stories. Some of these stories make me laugh. Some of these stories…
The essential elements of 4-H
Most folks working or volunteering with the 4-H program know that they are making a difference in the lives of the youth they serve. Connecting 4-H participation to the overall goal of…
Learning As I Go: Still
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist So, this may surprise some of you, but I was a holdout on the smart phone craze until about four months ago. I know, how did I…
From the sunny side… Technology and nostalgia
I am quickly discovering that the more trips I make around the sun, the more nostalgic I tend to be. I imagine that is probably the natural way of things. The more…
Learning As I Go: It’s not about what’s right, it’s what’s left
Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist As Memorial Day approaches, I keep thinking about all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country in the Armed Forces. Some were running…
From the sunny side… She asked me to dance
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Every once in a while, something happens that reminds me of just how small our world is and how interconnected we all are. Like most everyone, I…
Learning As I Go: Thankful
As the Easter season approaches, I find myself thinking about Jesus’ sacrifice so many years ago. He lived, died and rose again just because of his deep and profound love for us….
Learning As I Go: Buy one get one
Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the verse that says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does this look like in my every day walking…
Learning As I Go: One person’s junk
Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist While cleaning out closets today, we found a lot of items that would seem like junk to one person, but could be treasure to someone else. Years…
From the sunny side… Aging
This week has been a cause for celebration here at Greene Publishing, Inc. Our publisher and fearless leader, Emerald G. Parsons, celebrated her fiftieth birthday. I must say, she approached the day…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Turning the big 5-0
I was born on Feb. 26, 1969 at 8:03 p.m. in the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Yesterday was Feb. 26, 2019. You do the math! Yes, much to my surprise and amazement,…
Learning As I Go: I Don’t Remember
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist As parents, it’s easy to beat ourselves up over what we are and are not doing for our children. As I think about my childhood, I don’t…
From the sunny side… Taken for granted
There’s a story I heard once that goes something like: “For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For the want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Remembering My Daddy – Seven Years Later
Last Sunday, Feb. 17, marked seven years since the day I sat and held my Daddy’s hand and watched as he took his last breath, on this Earth. As my heart broke…
National Security: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist A self-fulfilling prophecy begins with a false narrative that seems believable and consequently, causes others to perpetuate the original error. As such, it becomes self-fulfilling, taking on a…