If you're a certain age, or getting close to it, you might hear something like this: "Now that you're older, you need to invest more conservatively." But what exactly does this mean?
For starters, …
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Be not afraid — overcome your fears
During World War 2, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general is believed to have said, "Sir, I am not a bra…
Finding the string dangling in the darkness
The only way to get out of darkness is to follow the light. Sometimes, it's just a very faint light. Often you have to be in the darkness long enough to refocus your eyes so that you can look for a g…
If at first you don't succeed, lie, lie again
Not a bad week for “fake news.” There were only two major fake news stories that made the rounds last week, and one that started this week.
First, the mainstream media reported that Deputy Attorney…
Crestview, not the chamber, is the problem
As a proud two-year member of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, I was taken aback by former city councilman Bob Allen’s comment , “…what is this organization doing for the community? Monthly br…
Crestview Council, please don’t stack the deck
I’ve requested information about Crestview's 2012 charter review commission; who was on it, how were they chosen, what was their charge and responsibility, what did they consider, who did they consul…
Crestview doesn't need a city manager
In the past several weeks, I have read articles concerning a lack of understanding of the wishes of the electorate in years past, and an obvious lack of knowledge about the proper role of municipal g…
4-H program focuses on Embryology 101
4-H has been very busy for the last couple of months and one of the programs responsible for this increase in activity is Embryology.
Embryology is the study of developmental cycles. The biological…
On 529 Day, think about college savings plans
You probably won't see it on your calendar, but May 29 is 529 College Savings Day, or 529 Day for short. This day, named after the 529 plan, a popular college-savings vehicle, is designed to promote …
Reflecting on a Mother's Day tea
The ladies at First United Methodist Church of Crestview held their annual Mother's Day tea on Saturday, May 6, in the Crossroads Center. There was lots of laughter and fun at this event and a great …