Many of you know by now of the ordeal I have been experiencing since early November. For those who don’t, here’s the “Reader’s Digest” version of the story. On Friday, Nov. 8,…
Category: Editorials
Learning As I Go: Stop Closing the Door
There are days where my world feels completely out of control. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get a grip. I find myself grasping at straws simply trying to…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Birthday, Brooke
Tuesday, Jan. 21, marked the 25th birthday of my daughter, Brooke … my “baby.” I was 25 years old when Brooke was born. My second child. We are not as “scared” with…
From the sunny side: Modernized cartoons
I have very fond memories of Saturday morning cartoons from my youth. I may have shared that little nugget of personal information with you in the past, but it is very true….
Learning As I Go: Where you are is where you are
As I visited with my grandma at the hospital, she laughingly told us about the medicine they put her on today. She said the room suddenly got very small, the ceiling got…
Learning As I Go: Pockets of Joy
As I dressed my youngest in his overalls today, I remembered the many hours I used to have wearing my own pair of overalls. I loved filling up all of the pockets…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I am scared
I am scared!!! I am scared of what the United States of America is turning into. I am scared every time I read and hear the news of what is happening and…
From the sunny side: Recycling
I have always considered myself to be just as environmentally conscientious as the next guy. I try not pollute (regardless of what I have for lunch), I certainly don’t throw trash out…
Learning As I Go: Just Live
As I look back over the past year, I realize what a whirlwind it has been. I started 2019 with twice a week visits to the OT, trying to regain full movement…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy New Year
2019 has come and gone and we find ourselves staring 2020 straight in the face. The last eight years have had so much change for me. Life changing/life altering events all took…
From the sunny side: Surfing
I’ve always thought surfing would be a fun thing to do. Let me rephrase that: when I was much younger, I thought surfing would be a fun thing to do. I did…
At the middle desk: Keep the spirit alive
Christmas is finally gone and I’m a couple hundred dollars short in my bank account. It’d be feasible to say St. Nicholas marched his jolly self to the bank and withdrew himself…
Learning As I Go: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, the kids were asleep, The parents wrapped presents without even a peep. Assembled new bikes, located the dolls, Rediscovered the gifts stashed away since the fall. Filled…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Merry Christmas
The countdown is finally over …… Christmas is here! Let the fun begin! Hundreds of glasses of milk and cookies will be/have been left out, with only crumbs and an empty glass…
From the sunny side… Christmas trees
I readily admit that I am a big sucker for Christmas traditions. This time of year has always been my favorite time of year. Even at a somewhat advanced age, I can…
Learning As I Go: A refuge
As my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this weekend, I found myself traveling down memory lane. I have so many good memories from my childhood and I know that is because…
Learning As I Go: Bring the Light in the Door
I am sitting here in the oncologist’s office for my husband’s first infusion. We are surrounded by people who are in different stages of cancer treatments. Many are walking in for the…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Congratulations Cowboys – 3-Peat Champions
I had the pleasure of attending the State Championship game this past weekend. Of course, I attend the games with the intention of covering them for the newspaper, thus it is work,…
From the sunny side: Lessons learned
I have always enjoyed learning. Even in my days as a younger person, when I was not exactly the best “student” in the schoolhouse, I have enjoyed learning new things. I hope…
Lillie Arrington Huddleston
Mrs. Lillie Arrington Huddleston, age 91, of LaGrange, Ga. passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice. Mrs. Huddleston was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Meigs,…