Letter: Protected speech? (11/29/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I disagree that Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s speech is protected by the 1st Amendment (or anyone else’s in this matter). Sura 5:33 says this about infidels: “They shall be… …
What is your favorite dish? (11/29/2023) - Last Thursday, we asked our Facebook followers what was their favorite Thanksgiving dish. The favorites by far were stuffing and green bean casserole (12.2 percent) with macaroni and cheese coming… …Letter: So much to be thankful for (11/21/2023) - Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year to gather with our loved ones. As we’re getting ready once again to sit around the table for the turkey… …
Letter: Thankful for blood donors (11/21/2023) - In October 2017, I was bitten by a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus, and I got that virus. It attacked my energy and I continued to get weaker and… …
Letter: For guardian angels (11/21/2023) - I am thankful for God’s many blessings: His “blessing of protection” during my accident in June on Hickory Fork/Cappahosic. My truck was totaled; I walked away. Thank you to each… …
Letter: Grateful for an end to election season (11/21/2023) - I’m grateful our local elections are over. The Common Good won. Women ruled the day. Of course, I wished for more inclusion and respect for our black friends and neighbors,… …
Letter: What makes me grateful? (11/21/2023) - The professional personnel (Victim Advocates, Prosecutors, Law Enforcement, SANE nurses) who work every day to deliver justice to victims of crime and uplift their voices in the justice system. S.… …
Letter: God is so good (11/21/2023) - I may sound like a broken record every year, but God is so good. He blesses me each morning. I consider waking up a blessing, some people do not get… …
Letter: What I Am Thankful For (11/21/2023) - Watching a show on TV called, “The Secret,” it gave the idea that your mind controls your destiny. By focusing in a positive way on what you want, if you… …
Letter: Thanks for yesterday, today, forever (11/21/2023) - Yesterday’s memories, oh what a treasure,I’ve seen my days of woe and also days of pleasure.The hard times shaped my life like the smithy shapes the steel,A better soul it… …
Letter: Thank You (11/21/2023) - My thankfulness is a wisp of breeze,The lubrication that gives us ease,That should be shouted, repeated proud,Said to each other, said, gratefully, aloud. Of all the hundreds, three sixty-five,The plethora… …
Letter: For a serene place to live (11/21/2023) - I am thankful to live in Mathews County. A “come-here,” I recently fled the increasing crime, litter, graffiti, and lack of civility in Richmond. In stark contrast, Mathews is serene,… …
Letter: A place for exercise, fun (11/21/2023) - I am grateful for the Riverside Wellness Center. The staff is so friendly and makes everyone feel welcome. Being retired and moving to Gloucester from the Pacific Northwest one a… …
Letter: Protecting us (11/21/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: On behalf of the leadership of Bellamy United Methodist Church, we express our gratitude to all of those in our community who serve to protect and watch over… …
Editorial: Find another way (11/15/2023) - Gloucester voters resoundingly defeated a proposed $39 million bond referendum that would have provided for many needs and amenities in the community … but would also have raised property taxes.… …
Editorial: Last call (11/15/2023) - We certainly hope to hear from many readers in letters on what makes them thankful; but for publication in next week’s paper, we need to hear from you by tomorrow,… …
Letter: Election “Thank you” No. 1: for success at Hayes (11/15/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: To the voters in the Hayes Precinct, I would like to express my appreciation to the following: —The staff at Abingdon Elementary School; —The election officers who ran… …
Letter: Election “Thank you” No. 2: for those who ran (11/15/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I would like to express my appreciation to all the candidates who ran in the last election. I consider it admirable that they took the time, energy, fortitude… …
Letter: A warning (11/15/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: America is not even remotely prepared for what is coming very soon. We have sacrificed our principles, strengths and faith. We are governed by fools and corruption. We… …
Letter: Attack on the First Amendment (11/15/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: We all expect Congress to honor the Constitution. Sadly, recently it did not. I’m referring to the recent censure of Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan’s Second District. Rashida had harsh… …
Letter: It isn’t over until the fat lady sings (11/15/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: America is beyond a political solution to the debt problem. With a national debt exceeding $33 trillion, coupled with $17 trillion in household debt, with $15 trillion in… …
Andersen for school board (11/2/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Gloucester County is an amazing place to grow up for our kids. The schools and staff are wonderful and really care for each student. Troy Andersen, the current… …
Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on referendum (11/2/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: For the mental and physical health of adults in Gloucester, please vote 'Yes' for an adult recreation area for all people of Gloucester. Rebecca Reed Gloucester, Va. …
Editorial: Evolving democracy (11/1/2023) - Once upon a time, in the United States of America, the beacon of democracy: The vote was mostly limited to white male property owners; by 1828, the property ownership requirement… …
Editorial: What makes you thankful? (11/1/2023) - Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, is three weeks away, and this week we renew our invitation to you, our readers, to let us know the answers to this question: What makes you… …