Impressions by David Maxwell

It’s easy to take words for granted; most of us use them as effortlessly as we breathe. But words hold power that we often overlook at our own peril, says media expert Steve Kayser. “Language is the code that translates ideas so they can be shared. They give us an advantage in the natural world,…

On the front page of today’s edition of the Donalsonville News is an article discussing putting some bite into the city’s bark concerning the elimination of blighted properties in our community. The properties listed in the article are just the beginning of a long list of unsightly properties in this city and county that need…

When things go terribly wrong or when plans do not go as planned, it seems like the darkness gets a little darker; however, we always have a choice of turning on a light. We can choose to wither in the darkness or decide to step out into the light and grow. If we can fully…

The BetterWay Initiative needs community support, commitment and mutual cooperation for success Two out-of-town visitors came to our town recently and they were looking for antique shops to browse and local places of interest to visit. Do you know what questions they were asking? Well, here they are: How far is it to the art…

“The real person you are is revealed in the moments when you’re certain no other person is watching. When no one is watching, you are driven by what you expect of yourself.” – Ralph S. Marston, Jr. What do you expect of yourself? What do you believe about yourself? Do you believe in yourself? Do…

‘Tis a week before football  and all through Seminole land excitement is growing in the hearts of Indian fans  for the season that begins a new journey and quest  to be true to the colors and to be the best of the best.    To the cheerleaders, the players,  the coaches and fans and every…

Eleanor Roosevelt once said “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” Someone needs to read that quote to every person that has ever been bullied. All of us can remember the student who was bullied in school. We probably can just as easily remember the kid who was doing the bullying.  The…

Translated into English that supposedly reads . . . “Don’t know about you, but I’m confused” Is text messaging destroying the English language? Numerous protectors of the integrity of English have certainly suspected so, and such concerns are raised constantly in the media. Some would argue that it’s no big deal. What difference should it…

One day I am going to write a book about life and its journeys, and based on the smiles and the tears personally beamed and shed regarding where I have been, where I am and where I have intentions of going, the title of my book will be Crying to Smile. The last word in…

While being skeptical can be a healthy way to avoid getting taken advantage of, being pessimistic and always assuming the worst can have major negative consequences on your life. Seeing only the negative sides of situations can cause you to miss opportunities and fail to take action that would otherwise improve your quality of life.…