Ron DeSantis, with the consent of colluding legislators, is rapidly expanding his push towards a full-on authoritarian administrative state in Florida, a push that clearly threatens our beloved democracy and way of life. Best evidence is the law to go into effect on July 1 of this year that would force doctors to ask patients…
A few weeks ago I got a lengthy voicemail message from a reader of my column. At the end of the message he paused and said, “The Lord be with you.” It wasn’t just a breezy way of saying goodbye. Rather, he was gently emphatic: “The Lord be with you.” I can recall only one…
Editor’s note: Nancy Kennedy is on vacation this week. This column is from 2021 and is still relevant in 2023. One of my favorite memories as a kid was the day my dad took us on a drive to have an adventure. I don’t remember too much about that day except that we laughed a…
We think we would know when we’re being scammed, but would we really? Financial exploitation of seniors can take many forms, and it’s one of many types of elder abuse. The exploitation can be as simple as taking cash out of our purse or wallet when we aren’t looking, leaving us to wonder whether we…
What is Stress Anyway? The traffic is awful, the bills are due, the laundry is piling up, and the kids are fighting. Life is full of stress. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, stress is how the brain and the body responds to any physical, mental, and emotional demand. Not all stress is…
Q. As a judge, what should courts expect from people, and how do you go about deciding criminal sentences? A. Courts expect people to be honest, well-behaved, and on time. Courts also expect people to give their best efforts to be responsible for themselves and their actions. This includes fulfilling the promises they make. I…
Attend the West Gadsden Historical Society’s annual open house a little earlier this year. The open house will offer the same experience as former years, but hopefully on a little cooler day. On Memorial Day, the Greensboro Kiwanis Club will host their Annual Breakfast to honor veterans or surviving family members at 8 a.m. at…
Local non-profit organization Blessings of Hope Empowerment Outreach is working to help senior citizens beat the heat this summer by holding its second annual Fan Donation Drive. The organization has been collecting floor and table fans since April to give to citizens aged 55 and older, and the drive will last until May 26. On…
Each week before the church service starts, I check in with my two favorite octogenarian sisters, two of the coolest older ladies I know. (Hi Jan and Pat!) Most weeks we talk about cute comfortable shoes. One of the sisters laments that her feet are ugly, which is a problem I can relate to. I’ll…
