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  • Saying Goodbye to My Fur-Brother: Gizmo “Old Man”

    Saying Goodbye to My Fur-Brother: Gizmo “Old Man”

    By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer   Tomorrow, I will be saying goodbye to my “Old Man”.  Gizmo was my Fur-Brother for over 15 years or more. He has been with my family for his whole life, but due to moving and new landlord issues. I had to make a heart breaking decision to re-home…

  • The Boy Who Has My Heart

    The Boy Who Has My Heart

    By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Blogger He was my only friend in 5th grade, It’s almost six years later. We are still best friends,  He’s been there for me through thick and thin. He’s picked me up when I was down, I love him and I know he loves me too. I’ve always been his, Even…

  • My First Kiss

    My First Kiss

    By, Crystal S.Kauffman, Staff Writer Tonight I am in exotic bliss, Since, I experienced my first kiss. As you walked me to my door, My lips begged for more. As I say good night and climb in bed, A full moon is shining overhead. My heart is dancing with delight, This will be a memorable…

  • Anniversary of a Dream

    Anniversary of a Dream

    By, Crystal S. Kauffman Staff Writer Missing the moments we spent, Wondering where the time went. Time has passed without a glance, Sometimes, I wish I took that chance. On our anniversary of the day we met, I can’t help but wonder if I will ever forget. The love we shared so long ago, I…

  • Bonnie Lynn Pasciuto Haim: Missing Since 1993

    Bonnie Lynn Pasciuto Haim: Missing Since 1993

    By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Recently, the Bonnie Lynn Pasciuto Haim missing person’s case took a drastic turn, when a skull was found by a construction crew. According to News4Jax.com, the police were dispatched on Dec 14, 2014, to the backyard of the home Bonnie shared with her husband Michael Haim, when the construction…

  • Surprise…It’s Family Day

    Surprise…It’s Family Day

    Today, I got to hang out with my youngest niece and nephew for several hours yesterday. I had a wonderful time with them, as we played and spent quality time together. We were missing a few kids and adults, but we made the most of the time we had together. I couldn’t believe how much…

  • End of Life Communication

    End of Life Communication

    Recently, I learned that my grandfather has terminal cancer, which has invaded his body in several places. First of all, I was stunned and numbed, by the grave news and the thought of him dying. Basically, he raised me most of my life, so I am very close to him. I couldn’t cry at first,…

  • Grandpa’s Sweetheart

    Grandpa’s Sweetheart

    RIP: Ray L. Amon/Grandpa As a young girl, I met my Grandpa on my dad’s side of the family. For those of you who don’t know Ray C. Amon adopted me and my two brothers, as his legal children when he signed our birth certificates. So, legally he is our father and I reconnected with…

  • My Family’s Homemade Christmas

    Papa and I were heading home from the auto parts store, as I stared out the window of the car. The radio spoke of a blizzard up north, which had crippled an entire community. This seemed unusual to me, since I lived in Florida where it never snowed. The houses we passed seemed to have…

  • A True Mother’s Love

    A mother’s love is enduring A mother’s love is unconditional A mother’s love is kind A mother’s love is gentle A mother’s love is protective A mother’s love is patient A mother’s love is joyous A mother’s love is humble A mother’s love is confident A mother’s love is a blessing A mother’s love is…

  • A Father’s Love

    This is so beautiful and whenever I seen it this morning on a friend’s Facebook post. All I could say was, “Wow!” I don’t know the story behind this family or how the child died. I can’t read the date of birth or date death for Matthew Stanford Robinson. I read that his father wanted…

  • Little Sis…

    Matthew and Charity are fraternal twins, which were born to proud parents Joshua and Melody Wishman on Sept 17th. The gleaming parents were only expecting one child, but eight minutes after Matthew was born. The doctor announced that she was having another baby, which was a beautiful baby girl. Both parents were doubly surprised at…

  • Frog Fish

      The sun has only been up for about two hours that Saturday morning, when the two brothers  seen their mom DJ getting ready to leave. She called out to the boys, “Are you two ready yet? I have to go pick up my friend CJ today.” “Not yet, can we go fishing in lake…

  • Eyes Like Me

    Staring at an image of your face, My brother was born in first place. Looking at the image of me, It is my twin brother I see. Eyes with the same shape as mine, My brother is the only link to a time. Mistakes we both have made, Built up hate and anger replaces the…

  • Missing You Grandpa Amon

    Grandpa’s Sweetheart As a young girl, I met my Grandpa on my dad’s side of the family. For those of you who don’t know Ray C. Amon adopted me and my two brothers, as his legal children when he signed our birth certificates. So, legally he is our father and I reconnected with him about…

  • Oh No…My Mommy Has Cancer!

        “Shh!” Molly whispered to her little brother Drake, who is four-years-old. “Don’t wake up Mommy! She just got home from the hospital.”Kevin reminded them. Molly stated “Mommy is sick and seems to sleep a lot lately.” “I know but your mother is very sick. Sleep helps her body to heal.” Kevin explained Molly…

  • Night Dreams

    You been gone for so long, but I always thought you were happy with your choice. So, I walked away to keep from being crushed every day, by the reminder that I will never be with you again. I lost my best friend and my lover, but you thought I was too young and too…

  • Finding Discovery Park

    One autumn day, after school my twin brother Thomas and I noticed that our family’s dog was not outside on his chain. Nooksack usually barks or howls at us, once we step off the school bus in the afternoon. He will continue barking; until he gets the attention that he is craving from us. I…

  • The Big Red Monster

    After school, I jumped off the yellow school bus and raced my brother home. I couldn’t wait to go see the “Big Red Monster” sitting in grandpa’s garage.. “The racecar is almost ready” stated Papa. My granddad and my uncle were sitting at the table enjoying a cup of coffee, as I raced off to…

  • Good Parenting Can Lead Teenagers to Make Positive Choices

     As a mother of two teenagers, I have learned that you should never berate or speak down to your children or teenagers. Instead, I encouraged both of my teenagers to strive for anything they wanted to do. My daughter and my son lived with their father and step-mom for various reasons, one being that they…

  • Park City Baptist Church

      I would like to introduce you to my church Park City Baptist Church. I started going to this church when I was young until I became an adult. I began attending another church near where I live, but it never really felt like home to me. Once in awhile, I would visit and I…

  • Random Acts of Kindness….Pass it On!

    Random Acts of Kindness….Pass it On!

    About Picture This year, while gathering up Christmas presents for your family and friends. Try to grab a gift or two for a neighbor that you know has no family or a family that may be under privileged. These little random acts of kindness will bring joy to those, who may be lonely or feel sad…

  • Time Changes Yet Things Remain The Same

    Recently, my life has been changing in many ways that have made me assess my own life. A few of my best friends have moved to other states, which made me a little sad at first. However, we have technology like Facebook and cell-phones to keep in touch. Then, my daughter graduated from high school and…

  • My Son is Moving!!!

    My son DJ has been a constant jewel in my life, but he is about to set off on an adventure with his father and step-mother. I am sad but happy that he leaving to a whole new town. He will be far away from me and I will miss him so much, yet I know that his…