Opinions & Commentary

I reached for the alarm, missed the snooze, and debated whether to try harder.  I was warm and snug in bed; I hadn’t started the daily hurts yet. I told myself I didn’t have to get up so early. I...

She was gentle when she needed to be, but she could fight, too. Most people remember their mothers as an example of the godly woman from Proverbs, but I’m sure, had the need arose, Miss Lois could als...

I hate February. It wasn’t even February when I realized that my loathing for the second month was in full swing. It was still technically January, but a foul February wind had uncovered my pumphouse,...

Sometimes it’s hard to look at things in a positive light. It’s even harder when that particular thing is death.   This week, I’ve had the privilege and honor to post the obituaries for the ...

I was a lousy athlete, but I never wanted to play against a girl to make myself look better. I was a chubby, sometimes fat kid. I was always both big and tall for my age, which led to me be kind of a ...

Of all the months out of the year, January is the one I despise the most. The holidays are a beautiful thing with all the food, lights, and family gatherings, but when the clock strikes midnight on Ne...

As winter creeps back into the South, so has the sheer panic of COVID-19. Experts say to get vaccinated and wear a mask, while the other half says that none of the previous measures taken are effectiv...

The experts call it “Florence Syndrome”  The actors came to the center of the stage and as the lights dimmed, a song began to play. The young men and women were signing the words to “Different” b...