Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Thinking back on my much younger days, I think some of my fondest memories revolve around Saturday mornings. That is especially true this time of year. It…
Category: Editorials
Learning As I Go: Pick Up Those Nails
Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist I was reminded this week of a time when I was walking around Lake Frances, here in Madison. As most of you know, the paved walking path…
From the sunny side… Sea Monkeys
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I am a huge fan of old comic books. I haven’t always been a fan of old comic books, I just like the comic books I liked…
Learning As I Go: Wear your own shoes
Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist I walked around the corner and saw my three-year-old son sitting on the ground whimpering. As I got closer, he looked up at me through teary, humble…
Nosiness
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I readily admit that I am a nosey person. Not really in a rude way, or at least I don’t think I am rude. I chalk it…
From the sunny side… Having fun
There are moments in our lives that things seem to mysteriously fall into place. Some may call it providence, some may call it serendipity; others still, may call it just pure dumb…
Homework can be a family project
Now that school is back in session, homework is going to be a nightly ritual in many homes. Although children and parents often dread it, homework provides an important opportunity for children…
National Security: California Burning
Fifty-some years ago, a popular singing group “The Mamas and Papas” jumped to the front of the hit parade with their iconic song “California Dreaming.” An updated version a half-century later might…
Christian Concepts: Enemies, Friends and Fake News
President Trump purportedly called the press the “enemy of the people.” Recently, Jim Acosta, a reporter with CNN, suggested in a White House press meeting that presidential press secretary Sarah Sanders set…
From the sunny side… Caution, old man driving
I consider myself to be a very good driver. I usually obey speed limits. I don’t make it a habit to talk on my phone while driving. I always wear my safety…
Passing Parade: Illegal marijuana shops undercut legal market
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist So ran the Associated Press article in the July 8, 2018, “Atlanta Constitution,” 10a, on marijuana shops. Broad marijuana legalization arrived in California this year. From the…
National Security: America’s Game
As a boy growing up in North Florida in the late 1950s, I was attracted to sports – anything with a ball. I wasn’t as good at it as many of my…
Christian Concepts: Is the Bible reliable?
I recently read two articles; one was titled “10 Bible verses that were changed in translation,” and “10 dark and ungodly christian beliefs.” Both are written in a deceivingly winsome style, but…
From the sunny side… The way we were
I recently had the good fortune to attend my 40th high school reunion. I say good fortune because my high school graduation class (Taylor County High School class of 1978) was a…
Plan before shopping for back to school
It seems like summer just started a couple of weeks ago, but August is here and it’s time to gear up for a new school year. This year, the tax-free holiday begins…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Integrity
Integrity, according to Dictionary.com means, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It…
National Security: MIA
Last week, the North Koreans turned over to the United States the remains of 55 servicemen lost and missing during the Korean War more than six decades ago. The military will transfer…
From the sunny side… Computer productivity?
I was just on Facebook a few minutes ago, doing something completely work-related (just in case the boss is reading this) and I was greeted with one of those “Do you remember…
Passing Parade: Defending God-given rights
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist The Christian legal team, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), founded in the 1990s, is riding a streak of Supreme Court victories and is poised to become stronger….
Emerald’s Gem Box: Do politics bring out the worst in people or do politics bring out the “real” in people?
Political Season… Most of us can’t wait to see it end! Even those who are running for office seem to anticipate the end of it. There seems to be stress and tension…