I continue with a brief look at one way you can get into proper perspective the matters in your life through brief reflections on Psalm 23. Verse 5 states, "You prepare a feast for me in the presence…
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My colonoscopy — going boldly where no man has gone
One in three folks over 50 who need a colonoscopy fail to have one. That’s nuts.
It’s easier than it's ever been, and not getting this done might kill you. So schedule one now, before Obamacare imp…
What happened to Thanksgiving?
It seems as though Halloween ended and Christmas began. When and why did we abandon Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated because the Pilgrims were thankful for surviving the previous…
During holidays, be extra vigilant about protecting financial data
To help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you should save and invest regularly. But that’s only part of the picture. You also need to protect your financial assets in va…
God watches over us
Before I jump into the continuation of my look at Psalm 23, I wish to offer my heart-felt thanks to all veterans who have served our country, putting themselves in harm’s way in order to help keep Am…
My Druncle Mac’s take on the Harvey Weinstein fallout
We took my parents home to Alabama for the Crimson Tide vs. LSU game Saturday, and I had occasion to get some insight into current events from my Druncle Mac. I pass on his blue collar views because …
How to share your financial 'abundance' with your family
Thanksgiving is almost here. Ideally, this day should be about more than football and the imminent arrival of Black Friday mega-sales. After all, the spirit of the holiday invites us to be grateful f…
Time to apply for Master Gardener volunteer training
The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2018 Master Gardener volunteer training course.
The Master Gardener Program in Florida is a joint endeav…
Children are always watching, learning from us
There appears to be a war on kindness and civility; apparently, being thoughtful and compassionate toward one another has become passé.
The acceptance of violent behavior and coarse words still sho…
New Crestview support group helps sexual assault victims
Coming to Crestview, Florida in the near future is a support group for sexual assault victims.
Our mission is, “A Christian-based network support group for sexually abused women and men. Our goal i…