I think no matter how old we are, we all have opinions about how kids should be corrected. Let’s be honest: Every kid needs it sometimes. That correction can come from parents, relatives, friends and when I was growing up, even total strangers.
The lesson for me is this: there are always young eyes watching. We all have the power to influence them for good or for bad, often without realizing it. Marvin Wilson and Jim Dandy Cumberland were both kind to me and left a positive impression.
A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with my brother on the phone. We were discussing Christmas and what to buy for our grandkids. Eventually, the conversation turned to what they might buy for us. He then asked me, “Is there anything you want that you don’t already have?”
I have no evidence, but I’m convinced people have argued since the beginning of time. Adam and Eve probably disagreed daily about chores or responsibilities – and there wasn’t anyone else around to take sides.
An estimated 53% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck with no savings. In essence, if two consecutive checks are missed, it's game over for that family. That’s an astounding fact.
We knew a lot about our small little world but knew almost nothing going on outside our circle. But realistically, should we? Isn’t it best to shield our children from those big things until the time is right?
The little town of Hoagland was a great place to grow up in the 1970s. We had a general store to hang out at and a Tastee Freeze that had fantastic ice cream and sandwiches.
The Highland County Press is joining numerous law enforcement officials – past and present – in endorsing Randy Sanders for sheriff in the March 19 primary election.
