A Popular Symbol

We all like, use, recognize, and value symbols. Every team has a symbol, usually called a mascot, and every organization has its unique symbol that conveys an idea or philosophy in a visual representation. But can a symbol be a reality or is each one destined to be just a graphic depiction of a firm,

Imagine

Imagine that you are a parent of a college freshman in a state university. Imagine that your child has had a conflict and is accused of stealing and, because of that alleged theft, is kicked off a varsity team by the coach in front of the entire team. Imagine how your child would feel about

Timber Road Extended

It’s difficult to argue against a saving of $15 million of taxpayer money, but a saving is only as good as its final computation. The Mooresville Town Board has unanimously agreed to allow a developer to extend Timber Road from Route 115 to Route 21 for a new 560-unit development. The Mooresville Town Board members

In Vain

As a youth growing up in a south-central North Carolina textile town during the 1950’s, I attended a Baptist church with my siblings and mother. In that church I sang songs like “Jesus Loves Me This I Know,” was taught Bible stories such as Noah and his ark, memorized Bible verses like the 23rd Psalm,

Moms for Liberty

When I read a parent’s proposal for rating books in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District, I wanted to know more and read about the organization she represents in Charlotte, Moms for Liberty. Here is the pledge for Moms for Liberty: “I pledge to honor the fundamental rights of parents including, but not limited to the

Fit to Serve?

Much has been said and written concerning the fitness of Pennsylvania senate candidate John Fetterman. Since suffering a stroke in May, questions about his ability to serve as a United States Senator have swirled in the news and on the campaign trail. The question, “Is he fit to serve?” is a constant, and it is

Josh Donaldson and Basics

 All phases of life have basics that each of us learn, and it is hoped will always follow. Consider one life lesson taught to children:  Don’t’  run with scissors. A simple basic that teaches a potentially life saving lesson. If you run with scissors in your hand and trip and fall, the point just might

Going Backward

In July 2019 President Trump held a rally in Greenville, NC and took the Lord’s Name in Vain three times, but the crowd only screamed, ‘Lock her [Clinton] up.” When I mentioned Trump’s despicable language to a deacon at our local Baptist church all he said was, “No body’s perfect.” In another rally two weeks

LIES

My son-in-law this week sent his mother a short video showing President Biden in situations where he lies. The video is a collection of clips covering various years and situations. For instance, in one clip President Biden is shown talking to a woman and man who stand next to a white truck. His back is

The Sound Post

We all have ways that we remember dear folks who have died: Photographs of the deceased may sit on a piece of furniture or shelf or hang from a wall;  a cut flower or other small object may be placed in a book; a plant may occupy a place in a garden; the ways to