I was reading and forgot to turn off the television when as usual something I heard got my goat. The news was on and they are reporting on the freeze in pay for federal employees. They showed a woman who asked the reporter “How are we going to make it?”
In his treatise, "The Heart of Man: His Capacity for Good and Evil," early 20th-century German philosopher and social psychologist Erich Fromm noted: "The chief danger for mankind is not the fiend or the sadist. It’s the little man with too much power. In a business deal he could destroy an opponent; in a political position he could destroy the world. "
After a great mini-Thanksgiving vacation with a friend, practicing for the school play that I’m in, studying for semester exams, and dealing with the stacks of homework, I’m ready for a weekend to sleep. That’s right; the semester at New Smyrna Beach High School is almost over as the school year hits its half way mark.
Think back on your fondest Christmas memories: They are most likely about shared moments and experiences. Few people remember the gifts they gave or got last year, let alone last decade. But we do remember those special cookies only Mom knows how to make.
Studies have shown that memories are made from experiences. Experiences that are unique and meaningful have been shown to have lasting imprints in the brain versus short-term gratification of a thrill that last little more than a day or two. Ever wonder why kids can hardly recall what they got for Christmas a week later?
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- With the spotlight aimed at football this time of year even the marine environment is in tune with the spirit.
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(Photos by Dale Smith) Linda Davis models evening wear from Thrifty Threads, 217 Canal St., during the Girls Night Out segment of Christmas on Canal. In the group photo, participants salute the audience.NEW SMYRNA BEACH – Fashion comes in all styles and sizes. From the elegant and the sophisticated, to the practical, whimsical, and yes, even the silliest. But no matter what was worn, the models wowed the audience during the Girls Night Out fashion show that is a part of Christmas on Canal.
DAYTONA BEACH -- The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a wind-chill advisory from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday for Volusia County and several adjoining counties, creating temperatures in the 30s.
The winter-weather message follows:
EDGEWATER -- The annual Edgewater Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, featuring lots of floats, several school marching bands and plenty of candy for the children. Oh, and Santa Claus, too.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. from State Road 442 at and Air Park Road and then continuing east to U.S. 1. The parade is sponsored by Edgewater LeisureServices.
