Many years ago a movie was produced that was based on H.G. Wells’ 1901 book, “First Men in the Moon.” There have been numerous versions of the book to hit the big screen. One of these depicted space travelers going to the moon, fighting aliens and all but one earth traveler returning to Earth.
Most of us prefer sunshine. It’s rare to hear someone say, “That was a nice, cloudy day.” We’re invigorated by a glorious sunrise and spend hours outdoors on brilliantly sunny days. As John Denver so succinctly sang, “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.”
Nearly one year ago — on April 25 of last year — a deadly tornado ripped through Ruston. The week after the tornado was one Ruston residents will remember the rest of their lives.
When any of the public bodies I cover makes a decision, I usually know pretty quickly whether I personally approve, disapprove, or simply don’t care. But this time, I’m more conflicted than I remember ever being.
