Community

  There is not much of anything going on in Union Square this week that I am aware of at this moment. However, my two Union Square girls Opie and Kaylyn Gould are being blessed by God and their grandparents, Lynne and Tim Taylor. I thank God for people like them and for being our…

Quiet in the community   I have nothing to share. I have tried to think of community news, asked, eavesdropped, but nothing. Folks are still adjusting to school being back in session, and weather is still steamy hot. My son is in-between jobs and has come down to help me with my full workload at…

  I think everyone will agree that August this year will break records for high temperatures. While we get an occasional rain, it is mostly dry and hot! I’m glad that I have great air conditioning in my house, but the power bill is no fun to receive. Oh well, one is a trade-off for…

  Some questions were asked about Ruby Johnson. Let me answer some of them. I was born Ruby Jo Johnson. I married a man for 50 years who was a Johnson (now deceased). That’s what “Johnson” is all about. A statement was made, “Ruby must like white people.” I love all people. I love “love.”…

  What does “small town” mean to you? Small town culture means to some, but can be a different reality to others. Small towns are often characterized by close-knit communities in which neighbors know one another and share a strong sense of belonging. This connection is strengthened through everyday interactions at local events, such as…

  How often do you think about community angels? Probably not until they are gone. Some do more often, but generally they are just taken for granted. Frank Bryant is one of these community angels, and it was nice to see the community come out to celebrate Frank Bryant last weekend. It was titled a…