Guest Columns

What a year America endured in 2020

The year 2020 is now almost over and in the rear-view mirror. What a year it was — nothing I have ever experienced and hope our great nation, nor our beautiful planet, ever has to endure again.

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Go to doctor, but wear a mask

Millions of Americans have postponed lifesaving screenings and other preventative care due to Covid-19.

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Q: Our son is seven years old and in the second grade. He was a strong student, but his work during virtual learning has become sloppy, and his attitude is careless. When I brought this up to his teacher, she got the school psychologist involved. She says he’s exhibiting signs of ADHD and needs to be tested. I don’t like where this is going. Should I let them test him or not?

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Saying goodbye to wild, heartbreaking year

I don’t think any of us will miss 2020. It’s has been a year filled with sadness, pain, anger, frustration … the list goes on and on. My family finally felt the heartbreak of COVID-19 on Christmas Eve when my uncle passed away from the disease.

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The holidays offer us a second chance

Most of us have been swept up in the momentum of the holiday season. We have passed Thanksgiving, and Christmas and are approaching New Year’s Day, the third in the trilogy of holidays.

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Dealing with 'Circumstances' all we can do

Yes, 2020 — the “year that lasted 1,000 days” — is finally winding down.

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This year, if you're reading essays, you're lucky enough

Pop into any gift shop near a tourist lake, and you will see a pillow embroidered with this truth: If you’re lucky to live by a lake, you are lucky enough.

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Yes, granddaughter Ava, there is a Santa Claus

Among all the negativity, all the divisiveness and all of the lack of respect for our fellow man, it’s time to take a time out and reflect on what is truly precious to us.

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Looking at La. Christmas controversy

Pastor Tony Spell is a man who believes in the plain truth of the Bible and the First Amendment. And that’s why Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge will be having Christmas services as usual this year.