VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Good Living | What Will They Say About…
EDITORIAL - Let me begin by asking you a question that, while I realize it may be a bit uncomfortable to answer, I believe is something you should give some thought to. So here goes. When you come…
The Marine Too Tough To Die
EDITORIAL - The idea of someone throwing himself on a grenade in a wartime situation, to save the lives of his friends, has long since passed into something of legend. I mean those kind of…
How Adapting To The Situation Can Save Your…
EDITORIAL - My first marathon race was about as miserable of a situation as I've ever been in. While I technically made it, I just about had to crawl to the finish line. To put…
What’s Good About It?
EDITORIAL - I can vividly remember the day I went blind in my left eye like it was yesterday, even though it's going on 30 years ago now. It happened early one Saturday morning, just a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving,…
How To Be Your Own Biggest Fan
EDITORIAL - There’s no getting around it. If you want to lead a happy life, and certainly if you ever want to reach your full potential, you must believe in yourself. I mean think about it.…
The Man Who Would Not Quit
EDITORIAL - Among the many inspirational people in American history, perhaps one of the most inspiring is President Abraham Lincoln. In his lifetime, he faced numerous major setbacks, yet persevered to reach major triumphs. He…
Overcoming The “One Day I’ll…” Syndrome
EDITORIAL - On a recent trip to Hawaii, I overheard a conversation an elderly couple was having with the flight attendant. For their 60th anniversary, their children had given them an all expenses paid, two-week vacation to the…
Want To Achieve Greatness? Burn Your Ships!
EDITORIAL - The academy award goes to Matthew McConaughey; the Grammy to Jennifer Hudson; and the Heisman Trophy to Johnny Manziel. One of these comes from the acting world, one is a singer, the other a…