In the first installment of our fictional drama based upon historical facts and events, Mitchell and Michelle were induced into a deep sleep by Aunt Daisy’s hypnotic voice and the mysterious and magical powers of her dream bed. With their mother looking upon her twins as they journeyed deeper and deeper into the realm of history and imagination, she was awestruck and very curious as to where their initial experience and journey in this shadowy realm of antiquity would land them. However, she was certain that in their experiences and journeys, they would be safe and would return unscathed and enlightened as she had done when she was a child many, many years ago.
Category: Michael Goings’ Columns
The personal reflections and commentary of Bishop Michael Goings, a well-known pastor and author, on local, state, national, and international issues. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these columns are those of Michael Goings, the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of The Dillon Herald. He is solely responsible for the content of these articles.
Aunt Daisy’s Dramatic Dream Bed: Part One
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During this entire month of February, I shall devote my column to a four-part fictional narrative that is based on historical and factual events in Black History. These stories and plots are original pieces I wrote entitled, “Aunt Daisy’s Dramatic Dream Bed”. Let’s join in and be a part of the unfolding drama as we commence with Part 1.
Dillon County’s Growing Pains
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Except it is a matter of ethics, morals, and Judeo-Christian principles and values that are being distorted, denigrated or censored, I have endeavored to be as apolitical as possible in my column.
We Must Practice What We Preach
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Though I do not make it a practice to make New Year’s resolutions, I am a staunch believer in making plans and setting goals for the future.
Newtown Brothers Who Are Beating The Odds
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Every now and then, I come across a story or piece of information that I feel will be worth commenting on and writing about. I
Never Grow Old
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0 I recently celebrated a birthday that got me to thinking. The thought that I gave much contemplation to was this: Am I growing old or getting older? There is a vast difference in one who grows old and one who grows older. By that statement, I am not implying like some who assert that…
Exemplifying The True Meaning Of Christmas
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In my column today, which will be the last one before Christmas, I want to focus your attention on the true spirit of Christmas.
Why Is Christmas My Favorite Holiday?
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With the Christmas season and all of its songs, decorations, displays, and dramatic renditions already at full blast, I thought it very appropriate and seasonal to devote my column today and next week to subjects pertaining to the yuletide season.
A Day That Shall Live In Infamy
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On this day in history seventy-six years ago, America was attacked by the empire of Japan. It is a day that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared would live in infamy.
Why All Americans Should Be Thankful
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With the official holiday of Thanksgiving being just a few days away, I thought it very appropriate to dedicate my column today to an attempt to venerate this uniquely and very American holiday.