Category: Editorials

This Thursday we will gather around our tables, with our family and friends, and celebrate Thanksgiving. This time of year, it comes to the forefront of our minds to give thanks and…

Preparing a holiday bird can cause a major challenge in some households. It’s because we only prepare a turkey once or twice a year, and it is so much larger than anything…

I’m sure I’m not the only person who has followed the events since the election of last Tuesday with more than just a little bit of dismay. I’m speaking of what we…

It is that time of year when churches across our community hold their annual pledge drives to secure commitments to fund their church and its missions for the coming year. St. Mary’s…

I’m still waiting patiently on that “one extra hour of sleep” that was promised a couple weeks ago. I set my clocks back an hour just like I was reminded to do….

Joe Boyles Guest Columnist This coming weekend, many nations around the world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The Great War as it was known then…

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. When I started writing for our weekly visits, I made a promise to myself that I would make every effort to avoid getting political. Not that I…

You have probably heard over the past several weeks that a caravan of migrants has crossed into Mexico from Honduras, headed toward the United States. They’re mostly on foot and their numbers…

Florida voters have 12 very important amendments on the ballot this year. The language in these amendments can be confusing and several of the amendments have different issues bundled together. Each amendment…

This past Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 4:53 a.m., I entered into the elite, wonderful category of grandmothers. Kennedy Elizabeth Holbrook entered into this world weighing eight pounds 14 ounces and was 21½…

Somewhere in the world a child is born He starts to cry, and he’s on his way. Someone holds his tiny little form, And it’s heard to say, it’s heard to say….

One slightly unexpected side effect of dealing with hurricane season is that it sometimes throws those of us in the newspaper business into a bit of a “tizzy.” I’ll let you in…

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Even before I began working here at Greene Publishing, Inc., I have had an affinity for Madison. Much of this stems from my early college days at…

Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Riding down the interstate last week, my youngest son started laughing hysterically, “Mama, look at that truck! Why are we going backwards?” I followed his finger and…

My youngest son is fearless. No matter what new adventure is at hand, he is always raring and ready to go. My oldest, on the other hand, is a bundle of nerves….

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc.  Thinking back on my much younger days, I think some of my fondest memories revolve around Saturday mornings. That is especially true this time of year. It…

Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist I was reminded this week of a time when I was walking around Lake Frances, here in Madison. As most of you know, the paved walking path…

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc.  I am a huge fan of old comic books. I haven’t always been a fan of old comic books, I just like the comic books I liked…

Christy Bass Adams: Guest Columnist I walked around the corner and saw my three-year-old son sitting on the ground whimpering. As I got closer, he looked up at me through teary, humble…

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. I readily admit that I am a nosey person. Not really in a rude way, or at least I don’t think I am rude. I chalk it…