Opinion Archive

Saturday 10:07 a.m.
This is Raymond and I'd like to say the judicial system in this country has become benign.  It bashed the wrong issues in life and give the wrong idea to the children for the f…

I recently came in contact with two different people and after much introspection  and  listening to both sides, I wasn't sure who–or if either–were telling the truth.
To be honest, I wondered i…

COMMON  CORE:      MORE  THAN  AN  OPINION
 
  Some will say:  “Here we go again!”  Time/space constraints will not allow me to cover all that needs to be said.  After two years of digging into…

There are five roosters hanging out at the Texas Roadhouse.  Tough, urban roosters with an attitude. 
Rebel roosters have an interesting perspective on life; they're like protective brothers who s…

Wednesday 4:44 p.m.
Hey it's Jeff here.  Thanks for the response on the fence on Old Hickory Hammock.  I've called the county, clerk of court, administration number, tax assessor.  I've left messa…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…