(Dear Readers, I have written this article in the anticipation it may be published before the Thanksgiving Holiday. If it is not, please be gentle with any criticism. Thanks! Mark)
Sometimes we focus on what we don’t have, or situations we aren’t in, and we lose sight of what we do have and where we are. I know I have a lot to be thankful for – at all times – even when I’m wrapped up in the day-to-day busy-ness of life. I gathered these versus to remind me of what true thanksgiving is and what my gratitude should be focused on. I hope you enjoy them during this time that we take a break from our routines and focus on being thankful for all of our many blessings – or as we set out to purposefully be a blessing to others.
We at Sandpaper Publishing have much to be thankful for, beginning with our members and readers. You fuel the passion we have for publishing three newspapers each week for three communities. We work hard to report and write the stories the matter most to you. We are your voice and are privileged to be in that role. Thank you for choosing us as your news and information source. We hope you stay tuned because we have so much more work to do for you.
My wife says I can find a topic for a column in the most mundane things. I think she is exaggerating. Anyway, I was walking from the kitchen to my office with a full cup of coffee trying not to spill. It seemed that the more I focused on not spilling, the more likely it was that I would. Caution made my posture rigid, my gait stiff. Slight missteps elicited a jerky correction that set the hot liquid in motion.
Years ago, we ran an advertisement/message from Quint Studer, the famed Pensacola-based developer who re-imagined downtown Pensacola and made it what it is today. He is probably one of the most sought-after community planners in the country. The message we printed is still worth reading today.
The FHSAA state playoffs start this week, which means every team, including Baker school, will be in postseason mode.
It’s a great time of year as these schools can reap the benefits of the work they have put in since late July.
Before I retired, I remember attending worship with a different congregation while on vacation. I remember the pastor spoke very eloquently about a very fitting topic: being judgmental toward others. As I reflected on that sermon, even today I felt the preacher was right on track and got me thinking.
You cannot be in our business without having a passionate love for all things newspapers. Well, let me clarify; you cannot stay in this business without having a passionate love for it.
