The teacher: Our most valuable human resource
Recently while attending a memorial service for a friend in LaGrange, Georgia, I met Sarah Funderburk, a retired teacher. What a delightful, bright, spirited...
When most fear is gone
As I age, I realize with gratefulness fear of most things seems to be gone, except for my fear of snakes. If I live...
Let’s lighten our hearts to enlighten the world
They say life passes before you preceding your demise. I am either preparing to be demised, or the headlines of the world are causing...
Life beyond the grief and sorrow
He left the lumber mill he owned accompanied by his beloved dog, Snowball. They walked the usual path around the small fishing pond, which...
Choosing a safer, happier journey
My granddaughter will graduate from high school this year. I am unsure how this is happening because I thought she was born a few...
Miss Carter’s green pastures
Five horses gathered at the fence behind the barn waiting for Miss Carter to bring them treats. She patted their noses, told them they...
Planting a garden of wisdom
After being asked by a friend how I separate my political beliefs from my faith, I answered, "I don't." I am always puzzled by...
Leaving age on the curb
Before Christmas 2018, I went with a group of girlfriends to New York City to see the bright lights, the holiday decorations, and, hopefully,...
An American president, a bank chairman, and me
It was the late 6os, and when my husband began a job teaching in Fayette County, Georgia, we moved to a new town under...
Walk a mile in his shoes
I was delightfully honored to be asked to speak at a civic club meeting. After my response, "Of course!" I began to ponder the...
Mama’s chocolate box of valentines
When Valentine’s Day is over, we will have written our names under "love" and moved on to February 15. The cards will be tossed...
Blessing of the unexplainable
Yes, siree, I have concluded there are ghosts in my office! They could also be angels, or it could be that the Lord and...