Opinion
The Role of Godparents and Their Purpose
Families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast treasure traditions that strengthen faith and community. In Long Beach and neighboring towns, many parents choose godparents to walk alongside their children through life’s milestones. The role of godparents carries spiritual, emotional, and cultural meaning that extends far beyond a ceremony. When families understand the purpose behind this role,…
Read MoreWhy You Should Concrete Stain Your Outdoor Living Space
Homeowners often seek effective methods to enhance their patios, walkways, and pool decks easily. Concrete surfaces dominate outdoor areas, but they frequently appear drab, lifeless, and somewhat industrial. Staining offers a permanent solution that transforms plain gray slabs into vibrant, elegant features. This process penetrates deep into the concrete to create lasting color. Unlike…
Read MoreKey Features To Want in an Ultrasound Machine
Making the decision to purchase a new ultrasound system represents a significant moment for any medical practice. These devices require a substantial financial investment, and the technology you choose will directly impact your diagnostic capabilities for years to come. Whether you run a private practice, a busy emergency department, or a specialized clinic, selecting the…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Employers and spouses do not like lazy”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Nothing wrong with relaxing. With the right timing and amount. Being lazy? Nothing wrong with it – in moderation. After a fifteen-hour workday, certainly anyone would want a chance to just do nothing for a while. But when you decide that your thirty minutes of computer work warrants the next…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Freakier Friday”
By: Bob Garver I remember being a big fan of the 1976 “Freaky Friday” with Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris. Granted, I saw it when I was young enough to not know the tropes of the body-swap comedy, but I still have fond memories. I got a few laughs out of the 2003…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “BRINGING IT ON YOURSELF”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com The very thing that you dread and fear can keep you keep thinking about it. A lot, in fact. And that constant thinking can give way to obsessive anxiety. And then the obsessive anxiety and fear begin to take control of your days…and causing sleepless nights. Gradually, the lack of…
Read MoreMovie Review: “28 Years Later”
By: Bob Garver It has been 23 years (not 28, somewhat frustratingly) since British audiences were first introduced to the mind-and-body-ravaging Rage virus in “28 Days Later.” The virus turned everyone it affected into zombies, known as The Infected, obsessed not so much with feeding as with turning more people into zombies. The…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Celebrate the 4th of July and stay cool in the process
By: Kara Kimbrough The Fourth of July is only a few days away, so the first thing I did was check the extended weather forecast. Yep…it’s going to be a scorcher. Even though I did pick up a new charcoal grill the other day simply because it was on sale post-Memorial Day…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Help me to forget what you can’t remember”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com That would definitely be wonderful, wouldn’t it? To have total amnesia regarding the awful things you have said or done in your past. To not remember the hurt you have caused, and the shame you have brought on yourself. If everyone had that rare ability to be totally honest…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Already Unlocked Prison”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com The angry and resentful young man sat sullenly on the edge of his narrow cot in the cell. He had no idea how long he had been sitting there, body motionless but with his brain racing in high gear. Ben’s pulse rate and stress level had shot through the roof when…
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