Veterans Day, 2015
By Dave Emanuel
World War I – the war to end all wars -ended in 1918. The armistice that brought about the cessation of combat officially went into effect at 11:00 am on the 11th day of the 11th month.
I read something this morning on a social media site that had me shaking my head. I’ll go you one better; it had me feeling a bit sad about my absolute favorite time of every year, and that’s Christmas.
(Not So) Common Sense
Bullying is nothing new, but what’s to be done?
By Carole Townsend
I read an article recently, about a local student who killed herself as a result of relentless bullying by her peers. I imagine that there were other factors at work as well, but bullying no doubt contributed to the young woman’s desperation.
Well, it’s Halloween week. In my mind, this week kicks off the most glorious time of every year, the parade of holidays coming our way.
This past week was one of the best my family has had in, well, I don’t know how long. The week held my son’s and my husband’s birthdays.
To protect and serve
By Dave Emanuel
The recent spate of attacks on police officers around the nation should give everyone reason for concern. And what’s even more troubling is the lack of compassion shown by some government officials and private citizens alike.
Our poor attention spans. They have dwindled down to nearly nothing, a phenomenon I suspect is attributable to social media. “Listicles,” like hashtags, tweets and tags, are the offspring of social media and its entertaining cousin, the blog. Yes, I am aware of what that union implies, but if the shoe fits…
(Not So) Common Sense
Teachable moments are very often offered up by kids.
By Carole Townsend
It took me a while to learn this, but I believe that one of the best ways to make a lasting impact in this life is to give back. As adults, we accumulate all kinds of things as we go from month to month, year to year: wealth, knowledge, property, even spouses and children, truth be told.
(Not So) Common Sense
Considering fleeing your community for safer territory? Think again.
By Carole Townsend
As a newspaper reporter, I enjoy the enviable opportunity to spend a lot of time in Gwinnett County communities, documenting the positive things that happen all day, every day, in our county. Last evening, I had the opportunity to listen to a GCPD crime prevention officer, and it got me to thinking.
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