I have called and called my post office and it rings and rings but no one answers, therefore this is an open letter to the Soddy Daisy Post Office from a resident on Flat Top Mountain: What is going on down there? It seems that as soon as you get a new mailman (or woman) trained they quit, and then you must repeat the entire training process all over again. There must be some reason you can’t keep new employees. Would you please try to create a better working environment? Maybe you could play soothing music. Have someone bake cookies and bring them into work. Also, “Bear one another’s burdens.” In other words, help each other. “Be kind and tender-hearted to one another, ... (click for more)

Our Senator Bo Watson no longer represents the hearts of his constituents. Jesus told his disciples to “let the little children come, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” We are called to follow Him. Although I fail miserably, I try everyday. Senator Bo has lost his way. He is taking the wide and smooth path, only for his own re-election, because he has lost faith in the heart of his constituency. The heart that loves the little children. His attempt to deny education to undocumented children, who had no choice where to be born, denies them the opportunity to embrace the American dream. It would seem to me that providing an education ... (click for more)