Read Jesus's Sermon on the Mount
The same week I biked with friends on the Gulf of Mexico coast, I had a trip planned to the east coast, and connected with the daughter of a former DeSoto resident. He’d mentioned Cindy loves to bike on the weekend, and I seized the opportunity to ride with someone who knows the area. We ema…
Import cars and SUVs have made huge market gains in the U.S. in past decades ... but their big trucks are another story. While domestics hold the big truck market solidly, Nissan and Toyota are among the few making inroads in this crowded segment.
Some of the ladies are here at 10 in the morning to set tables, to fill ketchup bottles and put silverware in plastic bags. A little later more arrive, defrosting the fish and mixing batter. Somewhere around 11 the men arrive to set up an outside tent, under which will be the cooking pots fo…
1. Write what you love.
“How many hours do you expect to spend fighting during your life together?” I asked the prospective bride and groom sitting across the desk from me.
It has been said that good pitching will stop good hitting every time. If that is the case, the Bulldogs could have a good season in front of them. Coming just eight days after Braden Steele’s no-hitter against Community Christian, three DeSoto hurlers combined for a one-hitter in the 8-1 wi…
An age-old question we’ve all heard before is “What’s in a name?” My thought is, more than we think. Why not use them for more than something to call somebody by, utilizing the phonetic version? Lynn me your ears (I mean, eyes) and you may find Joy in my malarkey. I’ll be Frank with you; Ile…
April Debrow is an Arcadia native today living in Daytona Beach. She is an author, domestic violence and child molestation advocate and is pursuing a degree in social work. She has overcome that which she advocates for on behalf of others: abuse. A product of the 1970s, sexual molestation an…
Giving wolves a bad rap
OUR POSITION: The public is best served when government notices are printed in newspapers and placed online. Rep. Randy Fine’s bill to eliminate publishing public notices in newspapers is just a slap at the press.
Going on a coffee run for your coworkers sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? Not only do you seem considerate of their caffeine needs, but you also offer to pay (usually), which makes you seem generous. You’re the hero of the office! But then you have to take down all their complicated ord…
One way God speaks to me is through dreams. Last year I dreamed that someone was placing peace on or in my left chest. I said, “Oh good, now I can go to it and feel it whenever I need it.” Dreams are an incredible gift from God!
Arcadian photographer Priscilla McDaniel writes this occasional column about adventures with her grandson Chris.
Dekoda Johnson graduated from DeSoto County less than a year ago. But she has stepped right into college life and super competitive softball with no problem.
Tax season is underway and, unfortunately, that means that phone-scam season is also in full swing. Every year, the Internal Revenue Service sees a surge in scam-phone calls to taxpayers, and each year the scammers seem to become more sophisticated and aggressive when targeting us. According…
“After the final no there comes a yes
I had a friend visit the other day to tell me about a problem. I listened to her secret shame and consoled her. Under the veil of anonymity, she agreed to allow me to use her issue, but not her real name. For our purposes, we’ll call her Gwenifer.
It has been said that good pitching will stop good hitting every time. If that is the case, the Bulldogs could have a good season in front of them. Coming just eight days after Braden Steele’s no-hitter against Community Christian, three DeSoto hurlers combined for a one-hitter in the 8-1 wi…
An age-old question we’ve all heard before is “What’s in a name?” My thought is, more than we think. Why not use them for more than something to call somebody by, utilizing the phonetic version? Lynn me your ears (I mean, eyes) and you may find Joy in my malarkey. I’ll be Frank with you; Ile…
April Debrow is an Arcadia native today living in Daytona Beach. She is an author, domestic violence and child molestation advocate and is pursuing a degree in social work. She has overcome that which she advocates for on behalf of others: abuse. A product of the 1970s, sexual molestation an…
Giving wolves a bad rap
OUR POSITION: The public is best served when government notices are printed in newspapers and placed online. Rep. Randy Fine’s bill to eliminate publishing public notices in newspapers is just a slap at the press.
Going on a coffee run for your coworkers sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? Not only do you seem considerate of their caffeine needs, but you also offer to pay (usually), which makes you seem generous. You’re the hero of the office! But then you have to take down all their complicated ord…
One way God speaks to me is through dreams. Last year I dreamed that someone was placing peace on or in my left chest. I said, “Oh good, now I can go to it and feel it whenever I need it.” Dreams are an incredible gift from God!
Arcadian photographer Priscilla McDaniel writes this occasional column about adventures with her grandson Chris.
Dekoda Johnson graduated from DeSoto County less than a year ago. But she has stepped right into college life and super competitive softball with no problem.
Tax season is underway and, unfortunately, that means that phone-scam season is also in full swing. Every year, the Internal Revenue Service sees a surge in scam-phone calls to taxpayers, and each year the scammers seem to become more sophisticated and aggressive when targeting us. According…
“After the final no there comes a yes
I had a friend visit the other day to tell me about a problem. I listened to her secret shame and consoled her. Under the veil of anonymity, she agreed to allow me to use her issue, but not her real name. For our purposes, we’ll call her Gwenifer.
The L&E Club met on March 5 at the Candy Bar Ranch for a “Florida Cracker BBQ” and a review of Patrick Smith’s “A Land Remembered.”
Second of a two-part story, the author and his wife visiting Key West for a clear view of Comet Halley in 1986
Immense potential lurks within each of us waiting to be used for the glory of God and the good of others. Unfortunately, much of this vast reservoir of talent and energy remains unused because of the fear of failure. Perhaps you’re one of these reluctant ones.
The March 11 Arcadia Woman’s Club meeting was called to order by President Linda Waters. Welcome wishes and introductions of two visitors and a guest speaker followed. Lunch was served and was enjoyed by all 21 present.
Even after almost 23 years of living in Florida, I often have to pinch myself to ensure I’m really here.
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