Impressions by David Maxwell – Page 14

Rodeo Days arrive in Seminole County next weekend. What’s next?

Whatever it is, let’s dream it, believe in it and then work together to make it happen! The Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce is alive and kicking, and its fifth annual Boots & Roots Rodeo is set to rope and ride into town next weekend for an exciting two-day show. Great things are happening and…

New hopes, new dreams and . . . new beginnings!

Learning to celebrate the meaning of Easter every single day for the rest of your life. Sunday, April 4th is Easter, and as we all prepare to look and act our best on that one day, here’s a thought. How about we spread it out and celebrate the reasons for Easter each and every day for…

Power to the Peep-le!

Here are seven characteristics leaders share with marshmallow Peeps When I was a young boy roaming the countryside of Calvary, Georgia, I can remember two highly anticipated annual events that to this day, when I think about them, make me smile. One was the annual broadcast of the Wizard of Oz and the other one…

Spring Cleaning our mind, let’s try it!

Spring officially begins this Saturday, March 20th; so what are we all waiting for? Let’s Spring clean our minds of old worn out thoughts and feelings that keep us stuck in a Wintery and pandemic state of mind. Let’s unclutter our emotional closets! Clean out your Mental Cobwebs – Along with cleaning out the closets,…

Wishing we all could see a rose-colored future

I have always heard that things seen through rose-colored glasses seem to look better than they actually are better. Well, take it from me it’s true. I am here to tell you that seeing the world through rose-colored filters really does make it look better literally and virtually. The reds are so incredibly red, the…

Thank a school board member for a job well done!

School Board Appreciation Week March 15-19, 2021 Imagine a community with no voice in the operation of its public schools. Think about an education system where all policy is set at the state or national level. Imagine putting the future of your children or grandchildren in the hands of people you don’t know and then being asked…

Teamwork makes the dream work. Join the team

We have made tremendous strides in our recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael -now almost two and a half years ago, but as we all know, we still have a lot to do. Over the past two and a half years, daughter interests have taken me into two special communities in southeast Georgia…

Point me in the right direction, please!

After receiving numerous positive comments about the subject of one of my recent columns, I have reaffirmed two things: One, that my column is actually read and taken as the positive tool of betterment it is written to be, and two, that you, the readers, can help guide me on my ever-changing journey to being…

Our local businesses need our support now more than ever

“Do you remember all of those local businesses you asked to give a donation for your team, fundraiser, event, organization, or club? They’re calling in the favor. Answer the call.” Because most of us have been following the rules and living safely – wearing a mask in public, staying six feet apart, washing our hands,…

Shop local

You can find the perfect gift that will put a smile on your Valentine’s face – right here at home from Seminole County merchants. See their ads and circulars in the February 4th edition of your Donalsonville News. For young love, old love, and everyone in between – there’s no sweeter way to share your love with your significant other…