Columns

I have said before, and I’ll say it again, I take pride in my work.

I knew before I started school that I wanted to be a writer. Majoring in journalism I studied the profession. Years later I am still learning the tricks of the trade.

The problem I have is with some people masquerading as journalists. It has taken me years to understand and implement the Associated Press style of writing, to actively engage the audience in one sentence and to compassionately write heartbreaking stories in a newsworthy tone.

It’s not easy.

The LaFollette Public Library has added the following Christmas DVD’s to its collection: Christmas in Boston, Yogi Bear’s all star comedy Christmas Caper, Phineas and Ferb a very Perry Christmas, Alvin and the chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas, Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Twas the Night Before Christmas, Yes, Virginia, A Golden Christmas, Mrs. Miracle, Santa Paws, Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular, The Polar Express, Four Christmases, Barbie in the Nutcracker, The Dog who saved Christmas vacation and Santa Baby 2.

Peace for the prepared

“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight” (Marl 1:1-3, RSV)

Nothing in life is more elusive than peace. Peace is not violent! Peace does not force itself upon us or our relationships.

Indiana Avenue Baptist Church will present a Christmas Comedy Dinner Theater on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the meal and are available at the church office, Gifts from Above, or from members of the church. For those who do not wish to purchase a meal, call the church office to reserve a seat. For more information call 562-3420.

Indian Mound Baptist Church will have a Christmas play on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

Long Hollow Baptist Church will have its children’s Christmas program on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.