All in Columns
Our nation may be more divided right now along the lines of race that it has ever been before. Recent events have shaken our country. People of color are especially hurting, and many are angry. What our nation needs now is healing. In order to heal, we must come together. In order to come together, there must be understanding.
On Feb. 18, Sandra and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary – just two years shy of our Golden Anniversary. No couple can stay married for 48 years without learning a few lessons along the way.
Fresh broccoli is starting to appear at our local Farmers Market, and you cannot beat fresh local broccoli!!
I want to talk today about giving and receiving advice. But first, a word of caution about the effort being made by some in this country to employ an all-mail national election in November. This is risky, to say the least.
When the COVID-19 struck our nation and state, the board of directors for the CSS Neuse Foundation decided at its March 16 meeting to remain unopened during the period of “shelter at home” directive from Gov. Cooper.
Like many of you, I have had the opportunity to raise two children. At some point, when withdrawing money from the ATM or swiping your credit card, you will have to explain to your children that money does not grow on trees. Below are some tips to help your children understand that they cannot buy whatever they want without ever paying for it. Also, to help them learn how to handle their own money.
We need to be aware of the negatives which are being promoted by various governors and other "leaders" who see themselves as our judges and jurors. But we are not a nation run by dictators, we are a Republic, guaranteeing the right of free enterprise and the right to earn and possess private capital. Some brief examples of recent "powergrabs" by the zealots:
“The Census Bureau will never ask for your full Social Security number, bank account number or passwords.” I have already had one email communication claiming to be from the Census Bureau. Guess what the email wanted me to provide to ensure my identity for the purpose of the census?
Asparagus has gone from being a mystery vegetable to being a very popular one. Asparagus has also proven to serve as a detoxifier, as an anti-aging vegetable, and to reduce inflammation.
Sometimes things just work out. On May 18, my oldest granddaughter, Courtney, began her work as a nurse at UNC Lenoir Health Care. Her first week was orientation.
Thomas Grady, a ninth-grader at Arendell Parrott Academy, shares his thoughts on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
“There is no virus in the woods, on a creek, or 70 miles in the ocean. I believe that everything in life has a reason. God does not want everyone looking at their phones all day. He wants us to go out and see his creation, Mother Nature.”
Our country is reopening, and I want to recognize some of the movers and shakers who are leading us in that direction. Governor Ron DeSantis shouted two words which were heartily welcomed this week.
There’s one sentiment that is widely expressed today despite our race, social status, or faith, and that is nothing is normal anymore. The sudden and unexpected pandemic caused by COVID-19 (Corona Virus) has taken us all out of the realm that we called normal.
I first met Sheila Davidson when she was asked to return to North Lenoir High School to be the keynote speaker for an awards ceremony. The 1985 North Lenoir graduate had distinguished herself in her field – Environmental Studies.
Since mortgage rates are at record lows, I have received calls from many of my clients inquiring whether it would be beneficial to refinance.
Well, the comeback from the current Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic appears to have officially begun.
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