Diann Douglas: University of Florida Extension/IFAS Madison County Blueberries are abundant during the summer; in our area we see them as early as June, although July is the official National Blueberry Month….
Category: Editorials
From the sunny side… Happy Independence Day
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I consider myself very fortunate to have great friends around the country and the world. Because of that, I’m often near one of my friends whenever I…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Today’s youth have it easy
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. We’ve all heard the stories that our parents and grandparents would tell of how hard life was when they were young; having to walk to school,…
Passing Parade: No Safe Spaces
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist There’s a climate establishment, and Miss Gwen Beatty, a high school junior, of Wellston, Oh., is not in it. It all started for her, when a Fellow…
Passing Parade: Florida bill could set national tone
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist What do you do if the Florida State Supreme Court cuts the heart out of the “Stand Your Ground” law, as they did in 2015? The court…
Christian Concepts: The truth about lies
The June 2017 edition of National Geographic magazine has an article titled, Why We Lie: The Science Behind Our Deceptive Ways. It is interesting what science has to say about the ninth…
From the sunny side… wardrobe malfunctions
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I have probably said it before and will likely say it again, I truly do love the staff with whom I work every day. Even when things…
Deployed
Joe Boyles One of the great challenges facing military families is deployment when the service member travels to a forward deployed station, often overseas, for an extended period of time. The military…
Summer brings fresh fruits and vegetables
Diann Douglas: Guest Columnist June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, the beginning of a season for an abundance of summer produce, so plan to increase fresh fruits and vegetables in your meals. …
Passing Parade: A Mother of Criminals
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Few persons except those who study criminal science consider how much each petty criminal costs the community. The January 18, 1875, New York Times, p. 4, in…
Safe Haven
Joe Boyles One of the more difficult problems that any military faces is an enemy that has a safe haven or sanctuary which is off-limits to attack. This is a significant problem…
Unstructured time
Becky Bennett The lazy days of summer are upon us and that brings with it the all-important unstructured, “unsupervised” stretch of weeks for our youth. Now, before you start to worry that…
National Security: Monuments
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist A national news story these days is how the City of New Orleans is removing, under the cover of darkness, four pieces of sculpture and monuments dedicated to…
Advocate’s Avenue… Man’s best friend or service dog? How about both?
Leslie McLeod Dogs are affectionately known as “Man’s Best Friend.” They are loyal, compassionate, and show unconditional love to their owners. Dogs are amazing creatures and can help ordinary people in extraordinary…
Emerald’s Gem Box: I’m Going To Bed The Difference Between a Man and a Woman
Emerald G. Parsons This column is dedicated to all women and wives everywhere. Not just mothers, but women and wives in general. (However, being a mother just adds a much larger list…
Advocate’s Avenue…The benefit of summer camp and why all children should attend
Leslie McLeod The last day of school is just two weeks away. Summer is almost here. For many children, this means it is time for summer camp. Summer camp is an exciting…
Emerald’s Gem Box: What Does Your Fruit Salad Look Like?
Emerald G. Parsons A little over a year ago, during the Presidential debates, Presidential Candidate Ben Carson said something out of the ordinary. “ …. And as President, I would…
From the sunny side… Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Rick Patrick Today is another one of those holidays where we in the “States” look for any excuse to have a party. That is by no means meant to be a criticism….
Emerald’s Gem Box: It’s hard to write a story when no one calls us back
Emerald G. Parsons Here at Greene Publishing, Inc. (the Madison County Carrier and Madison Enterprise Recorder) we take pride in our work. We work hard to bring the citizens of Madison County…
Advocate’s Avenue… Autism – Myths and Misconceptions Continued
Leslie McLeod Last week, I discussed myths and misconceptions of Autism. April is Autism Awareness Month. Since the month of April is coming to an end, I would like to take this…