Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There are times when a feeling hits me, and I take it upon myself to attempt to use my words to paint a picture of what I…
Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor: Senator Montford reflects on 2018 legislative budget
The State of Florida experienced many trials in the past several months. Hurricanes swept across the state leaving unprecedented destruction in their wake. A school shooting devastated families in Broward County and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Gun laws didn’t save Jaelynn Willey
On Tuesday, March 20, another tragedy occurred; this time in Great Mills, Md. At 7:55 a.m., 17-year-old Wyatt Rollins walked into the school hallway and shot his ex-girlfriend, Jaelynn Willey, in the…
Christian Concepts: Stephen Hawking has died
“It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,”(Hebrews 9:27). This verse is a stark reminder that no one gets out of this life alive; neither did…
From the sunny side… Spare parts, part deux
Last week, I talked about troubles with my vehicle and how I was slowly getting a new vehicle, one part at a time. That hasn’t changed, I still feel that is what…
Passing Parade: Designated Teachers
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist “The 8 x11-inch box sits atop a bookshelf in the school district headquarters, as much a part of the office furniture as the manila folders, yearbooks, and…
National Security: Winning the Peace
I’m currently reading Ron Chernow’s thousand page tome on Ulysses S. Grant. Chernow is an excellent biographer. Years ago, I read his work on Alexander Hamilton. I’m in the last third of…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Back The Blue
The first thing a person does when he or she is in danger, and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up at your door, or wherever your…
From the sunny side… Spare parts
I drive an old vehicle. Actually, a 2006 Jeep Liberty I inherited from my father. It has been a very good vehicle, as evidenced by the fact that it has over 250,000…
Reduce fat and sugar in your diet
Since March is National Nutrition Education Month, let’s continue our focus on making positive food choices. The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans has a full chapter on foods Americans need to work…
Emerald’s Gem Box: My Mom – My Blessing
My mother has always been one of the most Christian, caring, sweetest and generous women that I know. I am confident other people who know her would say the same thing. While…
From the sunny side… Remembering Herbie
I have been very blessed in my life to have had the opportunity to meet some very fascinating people. People from literally all walks of life, from all over the world. I…
Emerald’s Gem Box: The boiling frog affect
I have watched and listened closely these last several weeks about the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and all the discussions about gun control since then. I cannot possibly understand the…
Passing Parade: The Last Ounce of Courage
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Everyday heroes! Yes, that describes the four chaplains and their sacrifice. It was on Feb. 3, 1943, that the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, a military transport ship carrying 902…
Christian Concepts: Billy Graham, God’s Servant
Gary B. King: Guest Columnist Billy Graham, God’s servant, died last Wednesday, Feb. 21. He was 99 years old. He has been called the Pope of Protestantism, America’s Pastor and Pastor to…
Your wealth of health… Reduce your anxiety
Emily Akers: Certified Personal Trainer Anxiety. One of the things we all have experienced, but is not always discussed. Anxiety can be caused by any number of things. There are a variety…
Passing Parade: “Beetle Bailey” has passed
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist “Beetle Bailey, a comic strip about an Army private who malingered his way through seven decades at Camp Swampy to the consternation of his commanding officers and…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Love
Happy Valentine’s Day! The smell of love, flowers and candy fill the air. Whether it’s love for your spouse, your children, parents, or a best friend – everyone has someone they can…
National Security: Immigration
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist No problem that besets our lawmakers in Washington is more difficult, more vexing than immigration. Both sides of the political divide have very strident, entrenched views on how…
From the sunny side… Don’t make the Indian cry
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I am not a neat person. One quick look at my desk would easily confirm that to be more than just a little bit of an understatement….