Opinion
Don’t forget the main part
Every summer I’m visited by a scene from the past when my daughter Victoria was 5 years old. Having taught her to swim the year ...
Ronny Michel, Author at L'Observateur
Opinion
Always speak from the heart
I’m awake early every morning, and as soon as I finish a one-hour walk/therapy session with a group of friends I’m carrying a cup of ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
The sacrifice for freedom
It was 245 years ago when 56 men gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence. The youngest was 26 years old and the oldest, Ben ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
Marriages & the test of time
When I was younger – late teens and early twenties – I would cry at weddings. The beautiful dresses, flowers and vows would bring me ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
Thank you to our fathers
Happy Father’s Day…. …to fathers who work to provide for their children, then volunteer at school, church and in the community. May their diligent example ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
Planting seeds of prayer
I’m not going to say sports are important to my family, but once before making an appointment for her surgery, my Dad asked my ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
There is no substitute for salt
My family has strong, varied opinions, yet we have found one topic on which we unanimously agree – there is no substitute for salt. Mention ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
Washing cares & worries with the waves
I instantly said, “Yes!” when my daughter Elise invited me to spend a night in Bay St. Louis. It would take too long to explain ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
Spiritual attire should not vary
I once owned a pretty emerald green dress. At a time in my life when I had more children and responsibilities than opportunities to shop, ...
by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:00 am
Opinion
What exactly is a Christian?
As my daughter Monique read a book to her 6-year-old daughter Charlie, Charlie asked, “What exactly is a Christian?” Keep in mind that Charlie has ...