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…
When I was a small child, my mother read me stories with morals, and one of my favorites was “The Little Engine That Could.” In the story, a determined little engine pulls a heavy-laden train up a mountain to deliver food and toys to children. The lesson extols the values of optimism and work ethic….
The Watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli and turnips. The watermelon radish has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The watermelon radish’s inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling a watermelon. The inside of the Watermelon radish…
Kisha Yogesh Patel is among the more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2023 who will be celebrated during commencement exercises this week.Patel, of Havana, Fla, is a candidate for a BSHP Health Promotion. “We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our University of Georgia students in…
