Opinion

Find a community hero in the mirror

By Donna Sines:  When was the last time we recognized everyday heroes? As a society, creatively showing appreciation to people on the front lines in this historic war is celebrated and promoted by the media, and its encouraging people to share their experiences.

Altruism versus selfishness

Innately most people are altruistic. Sometimes selfishness gets in the way of us doing the right thing in the right way at the right time.  Every person must decide whether they will walk the walk when it comes to altruism.

Embrace uncertainty

We fear the uncertain. Not only is it natural it would be an expected and normal response. What if? What if we embraced uncertainty instead of hiding from it? What if we enjoyed the almost certain beauty associated with the unveiling the unknown?

In COVID-19 uncertainty, 2020 Census counts even more

As the impacts of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, continue to spread across our state and nation, so too does the uncertainty it brings to every community it touches.

A helping paw to independence

The health care needs of each person are multifaceted, consisting of various factors that makes everyone unique. Therefore, effective health care requires collaboration between various professionals to support healthy and meaningful lives. We celebrate April as National Occupational Therapy Month.

Wish You Had More Courage?

Do you wish you had more courage? People often tell me that courage is more about facing your fears willingly. The most courageous people I have met in my life never roared… they quietly faced each day. My grandfather Elias S. Mack, Sr. came to this country without an education, money or resources.

The travel industry needs relief today

To the Editor:  Travel and tourism is an integral part of Kissimmee’s economy, encompassing more than 45,000 tourism and hospitality employees.

In a time of crisis, newspapers are there for you

As often said, “Sunshine is the best disinfectant.” Throughout the history of newspapers, we have delivered plenty of sunshine on how things work in Florida and in our communities in the spirit of serving the public’s interest.

Hate

Hate. It seems like the world is fueled by it today. As a matter of fact, hate has seemingly become a religion where one prays for bad to happen to another. When did we lose our way? What causes hate? Usually it starts with lack of respect.

Winners never quit

It seems like everywhere I go I bump into someone who knows my son Cory, one of our twins. Cory is a schoolteacher (in the Osceola County School District) by profession but a coach by avocation and trade. By his own calculation, Cory has coached or taught over 3,000 kids at St.