VALDOSTA —
While shopping at a store in the Valdosta Mall today, I was appalled to hear two young workers complaining about their boss, what an idiot the boss was, how the boss did not respect them, etc., while they completely ignored me. I immediately left that store and will probably not go back. Please, employers, teach your employees some customer service.
It would be nice for the restaurants in Valdosta and elsewhere to offer a choice of smaller helpings for those who are watching their weight. Most entrees are entirely too large and contribute to the obesity problem in America.
Everyone should read Ed Hooper’s latest column. Over 15,000 local fans tailgate for every Winnersville Classic. Why can’t our community show this amount of support for the “other” football programs? Our Blazers are seeking their third national title in nine years and could use Valdosta’s Friday night atmosphere during their remaining home games.
I like the beautiful Christmas decorations because it makes me think how the love of God for us gives us beautiful things to enjoy. I do think Thanksgiving is a good time to decorate but frankly it is not my business when people choose to put up a tree or not my business when or if they take them down.
Blaming, finger pointing, accusing and maligning those who voted against SPLOST is not a path to go forward on. A republic operates on the consent of the governed. The majority did not consent, for numerous reasons, so it is good for the majority to let the leaders know they are going in the wrong direction and leaders must understand they serve the people and do not rule over them.
There are many people at the church who volunteer many hours each week to the needs of the church and its people because they are “called” to do so because of their beliefs and convictions. Why then is it that someone with a higher calling expects a six-figure salary? A modest salary with a modest home should be a gracious plenty for a pastor who is truly “called by God.”
Even though Lowndes and Valdosta lost Friday night, they both had successful seasons. The VSU Blazer football team is still playing and having a successful season. Let’s show West Alabama that this is Winnersville and show up to support the VSU Blazers.
I’m still waiting on the President to pay forward my electric, mortgage, cell phone, iPad, water, and gas bills.
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Rant & Raves for Thursday, November 22, 2012
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Rant & Rave for Friday, May 24, 2013
How long is it going to take AT&T telephone and/or Mediacom cable to do something about the vines and bushes growing over the cable lines at Mt. Zion Church Road and Academy Acres. The lines are pulled down where a 6 foot person can touch them. We won’t have any cable service or phone service if something is not done about this pretty soon.
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Rants & Raves for Thursday, May 23, 2013
Alright Sister's Pizza, how am I supposed to cheat on my diet if you stay closed! The other pizza places are too far from downtown for my lunch hour and are a bit too greasy.
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Raves for Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I am thankful I chose to stick with Deep South Sanitation. Our trash is always picked up right on time and he never leaves anything behind. After all my neighbors' trash is "picked up," often items are strewn by the road and the cans are either left in the road or fallen in or beside the road. Get rid of the big company and move to Deep South, if you want true customer service!
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Rants & Raves for Friday, May 17, 2013
Over 150 applicants applied for the handful of teaching jobs in Lowndes County. Plus, almost every single paraprofessional is a certified teacher who has been waiting patiently, “doing their time.” And, Lake Park Elementary hires a teacher who has quit, not once, but twice before. The "good ole' boy" network at its finest.
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Rant & Raves for Thursday, May 16, 2013
Have we progressed to the point where we are arguing about gay marriage? I thought the South was still outraged about blacks being able to marry whites! Hmm...We will catch up to the rest of the world eventually.
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 14, 2013
I found the cartoon referencing Tim Tebow's Christianity on Thursday's editorial page very offensive. I can agree that many people are out for what God can do for them, not how they can serve God, But I do not see any evidence of that attitude or life style in Tim Tebow's life. Time will tell.
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Rant & Rave for Friday, May 10, 2013
Good riddance to the doctor unable to take Medicaid patients?! Do you work for free? I bet you go to work and expect a paycheck. Why would the doctor be any different? Blame our fearless leaders, not the doctors. And you are WAY out of line questioning whether that person is Christian or not. Sounds like the person who thinks preachers should work for free.
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Rants & Raves for Thursday, May 9, 2013
Amazing: Even a judgmental person like yourself can’t even bother to get the facts straight before you criticize something. Jason Collins did an extremely brave thing by coming out in a world filled with people such as yourself. Words of Wisdom: Leave the judging to God.
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Raves for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Raves to Mrs. Kay and Mrs. Sylvia at Cook Primary! They have the best behaved class and are the best teachers in that school!
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 7, 2013
To all who use Coleman Road as a short cut between Old Highway 41 North and North Valdosta Road, please remember the speed limit is 35, not 65. Tailgating me isn’t going to make me go faster. Remember, it’s our neighborhoods, not your short cut!
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