by Ralphine Major | Jan 2, 2018 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The gifts are unwrapped, Christmas trees are coming down, and decorations are being put away for another year. Family celebrations of Christ’s birthday have ended as the new year begins. 2018 brings a new year full of promise, New Year’s...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 26, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Do you have a favorite Christmas memory? Perhaps, it is your loved ones sitting around the dining room table on Christmas Day or family members gathered around the Christmas tree opening gifts. By the time Focus readers see this column, Christmas Day...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 18, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It is a favorite among the Christmas songs—”The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” It’s true. The words that Andy Williams made so popular at Christmas time carry so much meaning. Folks seem friendlier, days seem brighter, and moods seem...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 11, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major When I met them last summer, I was impressed that he even knew the name “Johnny Majors” much less notice that the last name is the same as mine—except for the “s.” After all, he is a native of Alabama and still a fan of the Tide! Outstanding...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 26, 2017 | Columnist, Major, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com I knew that it would only be a matter of time before Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, would be riding a horse in a western adventure as Wayne has always liked the cowboy way of life. “Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 20, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Our Heavenly Father, we come into your presence with grateful hearts for the many blessings of this year. We thank you for gifts both great and small. For homes and jobs, for health and healing, and for your protection and guidance, we give you...