Nov 20, 2017
Take action on ‘Giving Tuesday’ — and beyond
You probably already know about the two big shopping days — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — that follow Thanksgiving.
But did you know that Giving Tuesday is observed on Nov. 28? By showing your ge…
Nov 16, 2017
My colonoscopy — going boldly where no man has gone
One in three folks over 50 who need a colonoscopy fail to have one. That’s nuts.
It’s easier than it's ever been, and not getting this done might kill you. So schedule one now, before Obamacare imp…
Nov 14, 2017
What happened to Thanksgiving?
It seems as though Halloween ended and Christmas began. When and why did we abandon Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated because the Pilgrims were thankful for surviving the previous…
Nov 9, 2017
My Druncle Mac’s take on the Harvey Weinstein fallout
We took my parents home to Alabama for the Crimson Tide vs. LSU game Saturday, and I had occasion to get some insight into current events from my Druncle Mac. I pass on his blue collar views because …
Nov 6, 2017
New Crestview support group helps sexual assault victims
Coming to Crestview, Florida in the near future is a support group for sexual assault victims.
Our mission is, “A Christian-based network support group for sexually abused women and men. Our goal i…
Nov 6, 2017
Like everything in Washington, the Justice Department is political
As most assumed, lobbyist and fired Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was indicted by Mueller’s Special Counsel investigation.
This indictment had nothing to do with Trump's campaign. The inves…
Nov 6, 2017
How to know if you are alive
In an age when so many people spend so much time sitting or who are doing nothing, let's celebrate the people who are doing something. Celebrate their living.
I've always been blessed with energy. …
Nov 6, 2017
Church is not safe anymore
Our hearts go out to the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The First Baptist Church of this town and the entire community was ambushed in what resulted as the worst mass shooting in Texas history.…
Nov 5, 2017
An apology — and an invitation to give
This is an open apology to the Crestview News Bulletin, the [Northwest Florida] Daily News, and to all businesses and citizens in Okaloosa County and in surrounding areas.
As you know, over a year …
Oct 31, 2017
How to have a good day
Everybody needs a good day every now and then!
Think of something or someone for which you are grateful. Maybe this is easy? Hopefully you have one or maybe dozens of people who are meaningful to y…