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Tick tock, not Tik Tok

Tick tock, not Tik Tok

Whether you prefer “live and let live” or “live and let die” there is a lot of wisdom in knowing that one of the best personal policies you might have is to stay away from the gossipmongers and to not interject yourself into other people’s lives and problems. 10/16/2024 09:04 AM

A Song. A Trench Coat. And the Old Rugged Cross

A Song. A Trench Coat. And the Old Rugged Cross

The man stood near the street sign, wrapped in a trench coat, as I drove through the intersection, his eyes following me and mine gazing at him. I had plans to deliver some drinks to my homeless friends, who lingered in a group at the next corner, so I kept going. After much laughter and chatting, the group dispersed, and I drove back up the same street. That’s when I noticed a guitar case resting upright by the stop sign, waiting for someone to come back and claim it. 10/16/2024 09:03 AM

Faith in the Struggle

Faith in the Struggle

HELLO EVERYONE!! Hope your having a great week/day! 10/16/2024 09:03 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Early voting begins next week 10/16/2024 09:02 AM

Take advantage of open enrollment

Take advantage of open enrollment

If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an eye toward making changes appropriate for your needs. 10/09/2024 09:03 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

I grew up a stone’s throw away from the Sulphur River in northern Franklin County. As a child I was always struck by how wild and untouched it seemed to be. With the exception of roads that crossed it out of necessity, it looked unchanged from centuries ago. 10/09/2024 09:03 AM

Community

There is a lot to be said about the value of community. Whether it be a resounding response to a local fundraiser, a meal chain for a family in need, or a local church making beds for kids, the word “community” around here hits just a little harder. 10/09/2024 09:03 AM

A moment in the parking lot

A moment in the parking lot

The bearded man stopped me in the shelter’s parking lot. His face seemed weighed down by troubles, or so it seemed, maybe those he could no longer carry alone. As he approached, he began to unload his story, each word falling heavy. He hoped I held the answer he sought—a bus ticket to another town. 10/09/2024 09:02 AM

Security in the Lord

Security in the Lord

HELLO EVERYONE! Hope you’re having a great day/week! I have been on a break for a bit, if you didn’t know I live A very VERY busy life(but wouldn’t trade it)! 10/09/2024 09:02 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Lawmakers to tackle soaring home insurance rates Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle. 10/09/2024 09:01 AM

Talking to Yourself

Talking to Yourself

In Hot Springs, Arkansas, I rested on a bench in the park on the Arlington Lawn as I snapped photos of the area doing research for a novel. A man shuffled up, wearing droopy shorts and no shirt, the sweat pouring down his back like a river. He held a tethered backpack with his fist—while muttering words under his breath. One couple hurried on, darting around him, and another woman, running for her morning outing, rushed by, unaware of his presence. He now circled inside the shade of the gazebo next to me, chattering to no one—but himself. After all, I didn’t engage with him; he was talking to himself. He muttered, “I don’t know where they are. I knew once. But now they’ve left me. I wonder if they’ll come back for me. I don’t know. I wish I did.” 10/02/2024 09:05 AM

Watch out for investment scams

Watch out for investment scams

When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you’ll be to make good decisions. And this diligence can also help protect you against investment scams. 10/02/2024 09:05 AM

Notes for the Sober and Not-So-Sober

Notes for the Sober and Not-So-Sober

It’s not every day that you find yourself sitting on the side of the road, having a heart-to-heart with someone who’s had a little too much to drink. But there I was, talking to a friend in a moment that might seem strange to some. Now, before you jump to conclusions, let me explain— whether he’s sober or not, he’s a friend. I’ve always believed that if we care about someone in their best moments, we should care about them in their worst ones, too. And that’s exactly what I was doing. He sat on the ground, his body slumped, and he leaned on one arm. His words were like a puzzle scattered on the floor, but I didn’t mind. He was eager to talk, and I was just as anxious to listen. There’s something sacred about moments like this—when words don’t come out ideally, but you can feel the soul behind them. You sense the longing for someone to find a victory even as you sit there listening to his ramblings. 09/25/2024 09:02 AM

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