Category: Editorials

How many times have we mistakenly counted someone out because we looked at them and compared their ability or lack thereof to someone else? Or, a better question…how many times have we…

The Fourth of July is approaching and our nation will celebrate her 245th birthday. While we all have different opinions about various issues, let’s agree there are some wonderful commonalities we share…

Here at the Riverbend News we take pride in our work. We work hard to bring the citizens of Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties the local news, to the best of our…

Not too long ago, I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when a man, who was lunching in the restaurant, asked one of the waitresses if the sweet tea was…

It’s back! The newest edition of The Front Porch magazine; the magazine that features stories and spotlights about your neighbors in North Florida. Last week, all of our newspaper subscribers in the…

Sounds like the back of a fortune cookie doesn’t it? I promise it’s not! I’ve often pondered the thought of what the purpose is for all these struggles we face each day…

Here are thoughts of Father’s Day, as it will arrive on Sunday, June 20, which is also the first day of summer. There’s a big difference between being a father and being…

With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write about my father, Tommy Greene (affectionately still known as Daddy, to me.) When life, in general, is…

Some things might soon become a thing of the past, like the writer of this column. Well, at some time, we all will. As my aunt often said, “Baby, we are all…

I write this column in honor and recognition of the upcoming Flag Day holiday. Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14 in recognition of the stars and stripes. It commemorates…

It totally amazes me the lack of manners being taught to our youth. Manners that I so affectionately call “home-raising.”  I have always teased by saying that I learned how to say…

She was often the person who lifted others with her laughter and a “you are looking great, honey.” No matter where you saw her, she had a smile. Her life was not…

America will celebrate Memorial Day next Monday. With this holiday comes a day off from work, family gatherings, cook-outs, beach trips, a day outside, or just another day at work (depending on…

Fishing, let’s go fishing. I have seen lots of fish photos shared on Facebook. Like talking about the weather, some folks seem to never tire of fishing. It’s a good past time….

My maternal grandparents, the late J. Boman and Annie Taylor lived outside Live Oak off of Nobles Ferry Road. I traveled with my parents to Live Oak many times during my childhood….

I first met her in the fall of 1970 and I was immediately stricken by her mellifluous speaking voice—each word, each syllable pronounced with precision. She reminded me a lot of the…