Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: Angel with a mission
I have had a front row seat to a story of friendship and faith that is perfect for the holiday season.
I’ve mentioned in previous columns that the people who work for the Press Gazette have a frie…
Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: Strengthened by love
I was in a grocery store this morning and the front registers were located where it was it easy to look out at the cars in the parking lot.
I put my items up on the belt for the cashier and a youn…
Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: Karma, baby, Karma
When I was growing up, I would roll my eyes at adults who told us how things were when they were kids.
But here I am, all grown up, mostly, and I’ve got a gripe. Let the eye rolling commence.
A…
Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: Just ask
I’ve been working on my relationship with God. Started going to church again on a regular basis. I began taking the grandkids and my young daughter as well.
There is something about walking throug…
Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: The way it usta be
I’ve become one of those people who give directions by telling people where things used to be. Usta be.
When we moved to Milton in 1995, I drove around in my car to learn the town, the streets. I …
Dec 24, 2013
Woman on the Edge: Tough love
I first heard of tough love when I was in my twenties. I thought to myself, “I will be that kind of parent – will always do what I have to do to make my child strong.”
Wow.
It’s a great idea, a…
Dec 24, 2013
Ron Hart: Jang-o Unchained—Kim Jung Un Offs His Uncle
The very public execution of Comrade Jang Song Thaek, the uncle of North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un, reminds us of the brutal nature of dynastic power and what totalitarian Communist dictators do.
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Dec 23, 2013
Speak Out December 14
Monday 12:55 p.m.
Here's one for you. United States Postal Service flubs it again. Just before going on a week's vacation, I contacted the USPS and scheduled a 7 day hold on my mail deliver…
Dec 23, 2013
Charity is contagious
Throughout this holiday season, many organizations within the local area are working diligently to help those in need. While receiving information and promoting those groups in the paper, my perspec…
Dec 23, 2013
Speak Out December 11
Thursday 12:46 p.m.
This is Raymond and thank you for the opportunity to speak what's on my mind. I was wondering what it is that makes grown people still try to tell their children there is…