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Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Keep the demons of parenting guilt at bay

I often hear real-life parenting stories that evoke two equally strong feelings: on the one hand, sorrow; on the other, gratefulness. I am saddened to hear these stories, always told to me by loving parents who have conscientiously always tried to do the right thing, but they also cause me to be glad beyond measure that I am not raising children today. I got out of the game just in time, it seems.

July 07, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Kathy Bradley - Speed and accuracy and errant keystrokes

The room was at the end of the hall. Its large windows looked out over an empty field where, during fire drills, we stood at bored attention in long lines awaiting the all clear. Its rows of desks were topped with heavy black Royal and Olivetti manual typewriters and worn copies of the Gregg Typing Manual that opened from the bottom rather than the side like ordinary books. The object, Mrs. Reba Clements explained ...

July 07, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Inside Bulloch Business with Jan Moore - Brewery a 'game changer'

This past Friday while standing in what once was the French Quarter restaurant, I witnessed the beginning of what may ultimately prove to be a "game changer" for downtown.

July 01, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Bulloch History with Roger Allen - Soda arrives in Statesboro

In 1767, Englishman Dr. Joseph Priestley developed the process by which one could flavor water beverages. His first flavors included sarsaparilla, birch bark, dandelion and several fruit-flavored drinks. Although Swedish chemist Torben Bergman developed the process to carbonate water, it wasn't until 1832 that American John Waters developed a machine capable of producing large quantities of carbonated soda water.

June 30, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Hire a sitter for a night out

Q: Help! We find it almost impossible to finish a restaurant meal when our 18-month-old twins are along, which is always. We give them toys to keep them busy, and they do well for about 30 minutes, after which chaos breaks loose. They begin screaming and throwing things and make it very difficult for us to finish our meal, much less enjoy conversation with other adults who may be with us.

June 30, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Some Kinda Good with Rebekah Faulk - Festive July 4th favorites

A holiday in my home wouldn't be complete without festive food. It's both fun to eat and create.

June 30, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Thinking of God with Larry Sheehy - Are Christians blind or simply forgetful?

Bill Woodruff loved to play golf, but poor eyesight made it difficult for him. Trying to help him continue one of his favorite activities as long as possible, his club professional suggested he play with Mr. Hughes, who was somewhat older than Bill but could "see like a hawk." So the next day, both golfers went to the first tee together. All excited about being able to play confidently again, Woodruff took a tremendous ...

June 30, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Kathy Bradley - Wounds and water slides

A couple of Saturdays ago, I was at Jackson's third birthday party. More unbelievable than the fact that he is already 3 years old is the fact that I am the great-aunt of a 3-year-old. I had a lot of great-aunts growing up, and my memories of them are consistent: They all had gray or white hair, and they all wore plain cotton shirtwaist dresses during the week and lace-collared shirtwaist dresses on Sunday ...

June 23, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Bulloch History with Roger Allen - Court halts Georgia's land grab attempts

Until 1803, Georgia distributed land based on the "headright" system. Each head of family had the "right" to 200 acres of land for himself and 50 acres of land for each member of his family, up to 1,000 acres. However, after the Revolutionary War, a number of governors signed land grants of significantly greater amounts than the law allowed.

June 23, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Don't talk to parents about how they raise children

If my parents told me once, they told me at least 100 times, "Don't talk to anyone about their religious or political beliefs." They meant, of course, that those topics are likely to generate tension and angry conflict. As such, they were not the stuff of polite social conversation. Notwithstanding the fact that I find religion and politics to be the two most interesting conversational topics of all, a third caution should be added ...

June 23, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Thinking of God with Larry Sheehy - Jesus sees us as family

The first time that Jesus talks about the kingdom of God in terms of family is found in Matthew's record: "While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. Someone told him, 'Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.' He replied to him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?' Pointing to his disciples, he said, 'Here ...

June 23, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Inside Bulloch Business with Jan Moore - Aspen on target; Wild Wing Café on the way

Every time I pass the Aspen Heights student housing development on Highway 67 South, I am amazed. This massive development which is slated for completion Aug. 1 is coming together at a rapid pace thanks to the hard work of many local subcontractors.

June 17, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Long-term benefit of gifted programs questionable

Q: Our 9-year-old daughter is going to the fourth grade next school year. She loves school and has always done very well.

June 16, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Some Kinda Good with Rebekah Faulk - From the pond to the pan

I've often been called a chip off the ol' block. I am my father's daughter, there's no doubt about it. We're built just alike. I have his eyes and his exact feet, only mine are prettier. I get my trademark curly hair from Daddy. We love a classic country song and the Georgia coast. We like good eatin', going fishing and front porch rockin' among the pine trees on our home place. We love ...

June 16, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Inside Bulloch Business with Jan Moore - The Sports Page set to open on Lanier Dr.

If you are a regular at CHOPS in Statesboro, then you probably know its resident bartender Scott Martin. Martin has been bartending there off and on for the last several years.

June 10, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

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Kathy Bradley - Crossing against the light

In the navy blue of just dark, the headlights illuminate only a few feet in front of the car. The high beams give shadows to the rocks on the road directly in front of the tires in outlandish proportion to their size, but the hundred-foot pines on the other side of the ditch remain invisible. Behind me, the full moon is but a promise, not even a tease of her liquid silver light yet spilling over the horizon.

November 24, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Thinking of God with Larry Sheehy - Sincere gratitude is beautiful

On this Sunday before our national day of Thanksgiving, let's think a little about the importance of gratitude.

November 24, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Bulloch History with Roger Allen - Social clubs open in southeast Ga.

Note: The following is the 13th in a series of columns that will describe towns and communities, past and present, that were settled after Bulloch County was first settled. Some have since been cut into other counties.

November 22, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Using 'The Doctor' technique helps child eat

The mother of a 4-year-old boy shared an interesting story with me the other day. At age 2, her son began chewing meat to the point where it became liquid, but would not swallow. The parents became worried and began attempting various means of persuading him to swallow. Nothing worked, which increased the parents' anxiety and, likewise, the energy they put into the swallowing project.

November 22, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Our View: Platinum, Primetime must remain closed

The city of Statesboro and our community are safer places today because the Platinum Lounge and the Primetime Lounge are closed.

November 17, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Some Kinda Good with Rebekah Faulk - A Thanksgiving feast, thanks to the Georgia farmer

Thanksgiving is upon us. Whether you're planning to host the event at your home, travel to a relative's house or opt to dine out and let someone else do the dishes, I've got a holiday menu that won't disappoint and some downhome local restaurant recommendations that are sure to satisfy.

November 17, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Bulloch History with Roger Allen - Lyman Hall: A great Georgia Patriot

Note: The following is the 12th in a series of columns that will describe towns and communities, past and present, that were settled after Bulloch County was first settled. Some have since been cut into other counties.

November 17, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Parents should expect obedience, not 'cooperation'

One of the most problematic words in America's post-1960s parenting language is "cooperate."

November 15, 2013 | | Columnists/Editorials

The joy of finding your calling

A good way to get some in-depth information about a career is to go online and type in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mess around with that database for a tad and then switch to Occupational Outlook Handbook. As they say in West Virginia, "You'll have more stuff than you can shake a stick at." I have no idea what that means, but it sounds good.

November 14, 2013 | Rev. John Bressler | Columnists/Editorials

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