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Jarryd Wallace still dreams of running in the Olympic Games. Except now, he dreams of doing so on one leg. Even if you don’t believe your life can follow the course of a positive outlook, keep reading. And suspend your disbelief long enough to grasp this story. Jarryd Wallace just might make a believer out of you. Five springs ago, Jarryd won two AAA state championships. The Oconee County High School ... Read More
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It began with a conversation with my husband. Read More
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We all need to be worried about the health of the postal service and, as good neighbors, we all need to pitch in and do what we can to keep the mail comin’ along. Read More
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I found defensive end Justin Tuck’s reaction to his Giants’ Super Bowl victory most disquieting. Read More
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Even children who are not particularly school enthusiasts are excited about returning after summer vacation. Read More
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Someone wrote to complain about my grammar. This isn’t new, though it doesn’t particularly irritate me. This gentleman was especially kind in his admonishments, noting first and foremost how much he enjoys my writings. Read More
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It’s fascinating to watch the Republicans struggle to pick a candidate to run against President Obama. It would likely be equally fascinating if the shoe were on the other foot. Read More
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If you have children, you know there are many stomach bugs, along with the flu, to contend with in winter. Read More
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A friend of mine who has a penchant for sending along lovely, thoughtful gifts outdid himself a while back. The contents of the package quickly became one of my favorite gifts. Read More
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It’s over! The Streak died Saturday afternoon. After an NCAA Division I record 41 straight losses, the Towson University Tigers finally won a basketball game. “I’m not saying we’re on the road to New Orleans,” director of athletics Mike Waddell told The Sporting News. “But as long as you keep fighting … They literally come out and play hard, every day in practice, in every game. You can’t give up on ... Read More
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I don’t know about you, but my Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is in full bloom. Read More
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It’s just funny, I guess, the way I get caught up in the lives of other people, folks I don’t even know. Yet I share their sorrow or rejoice with their successes. And they feel like friends, though most of them I have never met and suppose I never will. Read More
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For a younger brother, nothing quite compares to the joy of gaining praise and approval from your older brother. And when your older brother just happens to be one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game, it’s going to be a warm day in San Francisco before he doles out kudos for your own quarterbacking. But that’s exactly what Eli Manning got from big brother Peyton on Sunday, after Eli ... Read More
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Even those who have the best intentions to stay within their budget often overspend at Christmas. That means many are feeling the pinch and looking for ways to cut corners when it comes to saving money. Read More
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Perhaps you’ve heard. It’s been the source of newspaper, magazine and television stories as they all pay tribute to the anniversary of the King James Bible. It’s a sprightly 400 years old. Read More
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In addition to the monthly Big Park Council President’s letter that I have been writing for the “Villager” for the past two years, I also write a bi-weekly column (now in its 13th year) that is carried on Web sites in Arizona, in Georgia (where we have a second home) and on many sites. Read More
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The BCS Championship Game finally — finally — takes place this Monday night in the City That Care Forgot. Non-SEC fans may forget to care about this all-SEC affair as No. 1-ranked LSU faces No. 2-ranked Alabama, again, this time for the crystal ball trophy. Yes, the SEC will win a sixth straight national title and a team from the SEC West, the strongest division in college football, will capture its third straight ... Read More
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