As we approach Thanksgiving Day this coming Thursday and all the busyness that day brings, take a few minutes to slow down and reflect on the many blessings our Creator has given us. I tend to take so many things for granted, so when I start counting my b

Most of us can probably relate to some of the following comments and quotes found on coffee mugs, t-shirts and canvases: I can’t wait to retire so I can get up at 6 a.m. and go drive around really slow and make everybody late for work. I’m beginning to

Where would we be without friends? Good friends are more valuable than gold. Following are some quotes about the importance of friends and friendship: The act of friendship is different from the act of loving. In a relationship of friendship both parties

As I’ve travelled the state over the years, it hasn’t been uncommon for members of the law enforcement community to bring up issues that concern them. And gang activity is one subject that often comes up. No longer just a big city issue, gang activity is

For several years, an article entitled “Six Little Stories” has been posted on various websites, blogs, Facebook and circulated through email. These short stories, actually comments from different sources, offer great descriptions of faith, hope, love, tr

For the first time ever, overweight people outnumber average people in America. Doesn’t that make overweight the average then? Last month you were fat, now you’re average – hey, let’s get a pizza! Jay Leno You never really know how fat you are until you s

I’d like to share a few of may favorite quotes which I have been collecting as I come across them. This above all; to thine own self be true. Happiness is where we find it, but very rarely where we seek it. William Shakespeare The greatest leader is not n

I hope you’ve noticed the new question we added to our weekly ‘Neighbors’ feature, appearing on our front page. “What do you like about Florence?” was added this month in conjunction with the city’s promotion of its new brand “Full Life. Full Forward. F

There’s an old saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin: “...in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” In light of the discussions in Congress about lowering taxes, maybe our elected officials should consider abolishing some

You’ve heard the expression “egg on your face.” Consider these rejections and comments on talent, business ideas and inventions: “We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” – Decca Recording Co. rejecting the Beatles, 1962. “A cook

A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory. Abstinence is a good thing if practiced in moderation. If pride comes before a fall, humility should come by winter. The first five days after the weekend are the hardest. Ants are healthy because the

“September days are here With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” – Helen Hunt Jackson Welcome September! This month boasts more than 150 monthly holidays. One that appeals to me is “Be Kind To Editors & Writers Month.” I just thought

Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue” was penned by beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein. Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” When asked why he chose the name Piggly Wiggly, founder Clarence Saunders said, “So

Here are some humorous headlines shared by Ed Henniger in his blog, hennigerconsulting.com Survivor of Siamese twins joins parents Iraqi head seeks arms Stud tires out Prostitutes appeal to Pope Soviet virgin lands short of goal again Reagan wins on

There are many things that our mamas said to us that we will always remember. I guess it’s because she repeated them so many times. Below are some sayings from my mom, as well as the moms of some of my co-workers: “You can do anything you set your mind to