Seven years ago, on Sept. 11, New York was attacked by terrorists. I viewed that tragic day on television and I thought it was good to refresh our memories and give thanks that we have survived seven years with no attack. However we must not let our guard down. ...more

September 19, 2008

Well, Tropical Storm Fay has come and gone, however, it sure took its time leaving the state of Florida. ...more

August 27, 2008

There are so many critical issues in our country that must be expressed. We sometimes wonder if we are ever heard by our government and our official politicians? ...more

June 4, 2008

Well, Christmas is just around the corner. I made a Christmas wish last year, in the Highlands Today, and I am making the same wish for this Christmas. I would like to see more fair-minded men and women, who are dedicated to their jobs of governing this great country. As yet, I haven't seen much progress being made, still seeing the same disagreements among our political leaders. They all must put our great country first; as we all know "Together we stand, divided we fall." We are all Americans regardless of our politics, whether it be Democrat or Republican. ...more

December 1, 2007

Well, I can still remember the Depression days, in 1930, when I was a small child. We all had it pretty rough. My father worked for the W.P.A., which was a government job, which was started by the government for poor and needy families. I remember as a small girl making trips to our local fire department for free milk and bread. The school board furnished us children our shoes and a milk lunch each day for the needy families. Yes, there were many charities in those days and our family was so thankful and grateful for their help. There was so much love and support in those days. ...more

October 26, 2007

Now that I am retired and reside in Sebring, I am pleased to see how much our town is growing, with so many new shopping areas, and our beautiful new mall. ...more

September 25, 2007

I don't think the majority of our public will dismiss the Sept. 11 attack on our country, even though it has been six years – especially the ones who lost their loved ones. ...more

September 17, 2007