Category: Editorials

I have never considered myself to be a very superstitious type of person. Sure, there are times that I may have worn a particular shirt and something good happened and something in…

As I was pulling out of the parking lot at Greene Publishing, Inc. today, my oldest asked me about the headstones that were in front of the building. As I read each…

We are over the top excited to announce that we, Greene Publishing, Inc., won 15 awards at the recent annual Florida Press Association (FPA) Convention. The FPA awards, as they’re known, recognize…

Fifty years ago this week, Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon and uttered his now famous, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” statement. I remember…

Years and years ago, when I was a youngling, I learned of a comprehension learning disability, after a series of testing, that set me apart from the others in school. I hated…

This week I had the great privilege of being a worker at Picket Lake children’s camp. It has been nearly 15 years since I was last there. It was almost surreal walking…

I have always considered myself to be a pretty good uncle. I had a lot of fun with my two young nephews as they were growing up and now that they are…

Ten years ago my whole life changed. A wonderful friend had the courage to confront me about some junk in my life. I thought I had kept the edges tight enough, the…

I am not a big fan of Nike apparel. I am not one that spends extra money on something just for a particular logo. Wearing or owning a particular logo is not…

This morning I heard something on the news that made me pause for a moment before I poured my bowl of Captain Crunch (topped with fresh blueberries, my favorite). I heard a…

After many hours in the heat this weekend, I stood back and looked at my yard with such pride and satisfaction. There is nothing like seeing the results of all my hard…

As we celebrate the Fourth of July this Thursday, let’s not think of this day as just another holiday and a day to get off work, play and have fun. Let’s remember…

Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Do you have a big idea? Well, Albert H. Small does. Today, Small is a 93-year old D. C. developer and philanthropist who thinks all Americans should…

Some of you may have seen me around town over the past few weeks and you may have noticed I have a little bit of a new look. Due to the upcoming…

As a part of our summer kids program, Jeanne, our fearless leader, has been creating a mission-focused craft for the kids to complete and then deliver each week. This week, we had…

There are times when I really struggle to find something brilliant to say during our weekly visits. That may sound incredible to you, but it is true. I find myself wrestling with…

I heard a phrase the other day that I had not heard. The term was “free range parenting.” I’ve heard the term “free range chickens” before. In fact, we have a pair…

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,…