by Jeff Maisey | Sep 5, 2017 | Horton, News & Views
By John L Horton September 11 has been a “bittersweet” experience for me. In my 76 plus years, not much has affected me so deeply and personally. September 11, all too poignantly, is once again upon us, celebrating its sixteenth anniversary. September 11 has taught me...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 13, 2017 | Horton, News & Views
By John L. Horton “There but for the grace of God, go I.” (Biblical Proverb) (John Bradford, 1510-1555) The recent (Pilot) front-page headline, “Most of Norfolk’s public housing could be gone in a decade under new plan,” caught my interest. It reported that...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 5, 2017 | Horton, News & Views
By John L. Horton “To help yourself, you must respect yourself, educate yourself. Attachment to drugs, alcohol, sexual promiscuity, material goods, and short-term rewards are just a new form of slavery. Liberation comes with health, education, responsibility,...
by Jeff Maisey | Feb 20, 2017 | Horton, News & Views
By John Horton Monday, February 20 is Presidents’ Day. Therefore, I got to thinking: who is my all-time favorite president and why? Understandably there are varying opinions when it come to this, however, I have mine when it comes to this topic. Just today...
by Jeff Maisey | Jan 16, 2017 | Horton, News & Views
By John Horton Well, as they say, “Here we go, again.” Just in recent days, “Marches” (demonstrations, protests and rallies) have been announced in response to Donald Trump’s election as the 45th President of the United States. Among these are: (1) Nationwide...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 18, 2016 | Horton, News & Views
WHY I AM THANKFUL THIS CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY SEASON It is that time of year. Christmas and the Holiday Season are, once again, upon us. And, I got to thinking, there is so much that I am thankful for. First, I thank the Creator for allowing me to be here for 76...