Life and pleasure clash in Charles Lamb quote
A brief note quotes Charles Lamb, the English essayist, on the tension between pursuing enjoyment and the counteracting demands of practical life.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2012
Page
4
A brief note quotes Charles Lamb, the English essayist, on the tension between pursuing enjoyment and the counteracting demands of practical life.
The Optimist Club proposes transforming 6 acres behind the West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club into a park with woodland trails, picnicking area, green space and a children’s play area. The project would connect with the Carolina Thread Trail and be funded by private donations, with land donated to the city.
Walter Williams discusses John A. Allison's The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure, arguing Congress, the Fed, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac caused the crisis. He credits Allison’s stance on crony capitalism, monetary policy, and gold as safeguards, noting BB&T's stand against eminent domain.
A fragmented online exchange cites concerns over foreign objects in packaged foods and calls for accountability from producers and officials. Debates touch on politics, food safety, and community warning messages as readers discuss potential risks and responses.
J Wesley Brown argues educators and the McDowell County School Board erred by prohibiting a first grader from reading a poem tribute to his grandparents citing a line praying to God He contends the separation of church and state has been misapplied and urges support for broad free speech rights against perceived intimidation by civil libertarian groups and the ACLU He calls for public officials and educators to stand firm and protect freedom of expression in the face of minority pressure in Gastonia.
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