by Ralphine Major | Jun 20, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Almost! The sights and sounds indicate as much, and the calendar is catching up. The official start of summer happens this week, June 20. Jesus even mentioned the season in Matthew 24:32: “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; when his branch is yet...
by Ralphine Major | Jun 13, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major While mothers are usually considered the ones who nurture our families, I think of fathers as the backbones of our families. The summer holiday almost midway between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July is the day set aside as Father’s Day to honor...
by Ralphine Major | Jun 5, 2016 | Columnist, Major, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ralphine Major It was a backyard gathering at a place I had never been before. I could hear the children’s laughter as they ran and played. Folks were sitting in lawn chairs under a big shade tree. I imagined that it was a scene much like in the day of the...
by Ralphine Major | May 31, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Growing up, I remember hearing the adults talk about how fast time flies! Back then, I thought it passed rather slowly. Now, I appreciate their remarks. As I look at where we are in the calendar year, it is hard to believe Memorial Day is already...
by Ralphine Major | May 22, 2016 | Columnist, Major, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ralphine Major “We could talk better in person for the interview,” she told me over the phone. When I arrived, she was prepared. Her note pad was filled with names, dates, and other information she wanted to share for a Focus story published in January 2012. At...
by Ralphine Major | May 16, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, a young boy enjoys the wonder of a hot, summer night catching fireflies. However, these are unique fireflies. It is the synchronous firefly. On the other side of the world, a young boy from Southeast...
