Opinion
Movie Review: Triple Feature
By Bob Garver A quick explanation about this week’s movies: with an estimated $40 million at the domestic box office, “Sound of Freedom” had the most money at the end of the weekend. But because it made it a point of opening on Tuesday, July 4, instead of the usual Friday, it had a three-day…
Read MoreSilver linings come in all forms, including treasured recipes
By Kara Kimbrough
It’s summer, which in the south means one thing: it’s hot. Very hot. Even so, last week I was excited to find an easy way to make one of my …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “BOILING A TOAD IS ONLY FUN FOR THE BOILER”
Do this one. (If your spouse is a bit squeamish, then best accomplish this without them being in the kitchen) Catch a live toad. Fill a large pan with cool water and place the pan on the stove. Put the toad in the pan and then turn the burner on to low heat. The innocent…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “CUSTOMER SERVICE, A LOST ART”
“Customer Service” – the belief that every person walking in through the door of the store needs to be treated as vital to the financial life blood of that business. When did it become “Customer To Be Tolerated Or Ignored?” Why have customers seemingly become a nuisance to many businesses? Some of their employees are…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
By Bob Garver It has been 15 years since famed archeologist/adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) was onscreen in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and even longer since he was onscreen in a decent movie. Fans were worried if that creative flop would be the last they’d ever see of Indy, but…
Read MoreHere’s what I’m loving in Summer ‘23
By Kara Kimbrough It’s hard to believe, but half of 2023 has slipped away. The halfway point is a good time to reflect on the food and travel-related items are on my favorites list. So, without further ado… Here’s what I’m loving: 1. Blue Bell Sherbet – I’m not sure how I overlooked this product…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “THE USA – ENDLESSLY LOVED AND PROTECTED”
Our country. Home sweet home. The United States of America since 1776. To us citizens, it is the best country in the world. At least, to the citizens who still believe in the values of our great, great, great grandparents’ ancestors who started this country years ago. Values like loving and following our Creator. Working…
Read MoreFourth of July may be my favorite food holiday
By Kara Kimbrough
What’s not to love about the Fourth of July? It’s filled with patriotism, picnics, fireworks, …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “ATTACK-MODE ANGRY MALE”
My husband was walking recently on a sidewalk near our home, when he saw a male who was definitely not in good humor, coming toward him. The dude was quite a bit smaller in size, weighed a lot less, and would be no match if they were to get into a physical fight. But his…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Flash”
By Bob Garver It’s been a whole two weeks since “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened, so it’s about time we had another superhero multiverse movie. This one takes place in the DC Extended Universe, which means we’re sure to get some fun takes on Batman and Superman. It’s enough to make one forget that “The…
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