We are suffering as a nation … COVID-19 has changed what we do, how we do it and when we do it … tough at best, but made more difficult with an election on the horizon at every level, national, state and local. … Some of my elders, years ago, planted a thought in my ‘hard’ head. … We are a better nation when we govern from the center and attempt to involve more in the decision making business. … Not intended to be a political statement … left or right, just a fact. … Today, tends to be far left or far right. Very few, if any, in the middle…
Remember the Jaycees, Lions, Ruritan Club, still hear about Rotary and Kiwanis … and there were others … seems most have disappeared. … Jaycees were my favorite. … It was for the younger, mostly males … later included females, who were interested in involvement of civic activities at the local level, you aged out in your mid 30s. … I still remember the creed, all clubs apparently had one…
Jaycee Creed: We believe: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; … That service to humanity is the best work of life…
Last report I saw, there were about 30,000 Jaycees nationwide, none, that I am aware of in this area and losing membership annually, as are others.
I do believe, over the years, civic groups, groomed many for future political office…
Bladen County’s own Larrell Murchison reportedly signed a huge contract recently to continue his football career with the Tennessee Titans. We wish him well … Hard work for years is apparently paying off for the young man.
Remember the old song? … “Hey man, can you loan me a dime” … actually, not sure that was a song…
“The world is a hospital: people are patients, truth is the doctor, and love is the remedy.” Matshona Dhilwayo
“The world is full of angels; if you can’t find one, be one.” Matshona Dhilwayo
“You are a leader. It is time to lead. You must inspire, you must plan, you must make the world a better place.” Gemma Malley
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