Emerald G. Parsons I never had to wonder what I wanted to do when I “grew up.” I grew up doing what I knew I wanted to do for the rest of…
Category: Editorials
Advocate’s Avenue… Autism – Myths and Misconceptions
Leslie McLeod As a parent and an advocate, I am constantly asked questions regarding Autism. I don’t mind the questions, I take it as an opportunity to educate others. This especially comes…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Florida Taxpayer Independence Day
Emerald G. Parsons Monday, April 17 was also known as “Florida Taxpayer Independence Day.” According to statistics, an improving economy in Florida is producing steady, but modest growth in personal income, resulting…
Think food safety with easter eggs
Diann Douglas Easter is this weekend and that means many of you will be dyeing eggs for decoration and egg hunts. These days, there are so many interesting ways to dye and…
National Security: Privacy
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist Often in this space, I like to remind the reader of our Constitutional legacy. Madison is named for the fourth president, James Madison, also known as the “Father…
Conservative Corner: Voting for Gridlock
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Yes, Senator Bill Nelson, has just announced that he will be voting against the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch, to the U. S. Supreme Court. He also…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Home-raising
Emerald G. Parsons In today’s society, as we look around, so many of us are shocked at what our world is coming to (has come to). So much of what is going…
From the sunny side… April Fools!
Rick Patrick: The iconic American writer and satirist Mark Twain once said that April 1st is the “day set aside to remind us of what we are the other 364 days of…
Christian Concepts: Is entertainment necessary?
Gary B. King: Guest Columnist Over the years of writing a number of my articles have addressed issues that have arisen from within the entertainment industry. My last two articles were about…
Conservative Corner: Awareness fun fest
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Developmental Disabilities Awareness is as apple pie as the heads-up, one continues to see on the highway, as in: Watch out for the Bikers! People. Listen up!…
You must see what your customers are seeing!
Jerry Osteryoung: Guest Columnist “If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’…
From the sunny side… Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Everyone needs a day in which they feel “special.” For most, that is a birthday or perhaps an anniversary, or any other such day that holds significant…
How to retire well!
Jerry Osteryoung: Guest Columnist “Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes Retiring is not a subject people normally discuss over…
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, an observation launched in 1973 to bring attention to the American public of the impact good nutrition has on our health and well-being. To celebrate the monthly…
Art of the Deal
Following Donald Trump’s surprising presidential victory last November, I decided to know more about this political newcomer. I thought a good place to start was the book he wrote with Tony Schwarz…
Celebrate America Saves
Diann Douglas Saving money is one of the best habits you can have and there are many reasons to save. This week, America Saves, a nationwide campaign, launched to encourage American…
Advocate’s Avenue… Tips to a good night’s sleep
Leslie McLeod March is Sleep Awareness Month. The National Sleep Foundation, which promotes this awareness, believes that sleep is an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle. They are dedicated to improving health…
National Security: Dereliction of Duty
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist Twenty years ago, I retired from the Air Force and moved to Madison County. Shortly after Linda and I had made that transition, I heard about a new…
Conservative Corner: Fido Watch
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist More and more dogs are being sickened by eating marijuana, New York veterinarians say. In New York City, veterinarians say canine marijuana poisoning has become a daily…
National Security: Choice
Joe Boyles: Guest Columnist Free choice is an important human concept. Free people highly value their ability to make individual choices for how to conduct their lives. Plainly put, we don’t like…