EDITOR’S CHAIR

Dear Reader— A well-known saying of Confucius, although of doubtful anthenticity, is “May you live in interesting times.” Intended more than likely as a blessing, the adage is better known as the Confucius curse. Whether curse or blessing, there is little doubt that the times in which we live fulfill the meaning of 'interesting'? When we take account of the extraordinary events and experiences of the past year, it is no easy task to differentiate the good from the bad and the ugly. Despite achieving remarkable economic progress, the economy took a deep dive into uncharted territory thanks to a virus visited upon the nation like some stealthy thief in the night. Wreaking havoc on the nation’s health and on both the livelihood and well-being of the vulnerable, the resulting contagion also made loners of us all. And, as if in imitation of that havoc, gangs laid waste to some inner cities while also tearing at the social fabric with their inflamed rhetoric and violence. Who could have imagined or foretold this climate just one year ago? Many people will continue to struggle as the economy sputters along the road to recovery. Others will suffer from Covid-19 and from the effects of isolation. Thankfully, no one should go hungry. Many churches, civic organizations, non-profits. agencies, businesses and local volunteers of all ages, young and old, have been packing and distributing large quantities of food on a regular basis. We cannot possibley name them all, but they include Second Harvest, Feed the Need, United Foundation of Central Florida, area churches along with the Sheriff’s Office, and officials partnering with area businesses and civic groups to help sort, pack and distribute assembled food products. Yes, these are interesting times, but rather than drifting apart, as the political pundits warn, it has also become an opportune time for coming together in service to our common humanity—and thus a blessing. 

HAND CAR WASH

Interior Cleaning $20 and up*

Shop Pine Hills Bug.pdf Shop Pine Hills Card.pdfExterior Wash ‘n Wax

*Price will vary based on interior condition

$25 SUVs & Trucks

“SATISFACTION GUARANTEED”

20% Off Any Service Over $100 with Shop Pine Hills Card Mon–Thur 10am – 6pm Fri – Sat 10am – 7pm Sun 10am – 3pm NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS WILLIE HAMER AUTO SALON LLC Devon Shield Plaza - IN BACK OF PLAZA 6898 Silver Star Rd Orlando, Fl. 32818 (407) 822-0608 Established 2003

Two Generations to Serve Your Family Douglas J. Dobbs, Funeral Director Brandon J. Dobbs, Licensed Funeral Director Professional Service with a Personal Touch

Full Service Burial & Cremation • Religious Rites Including: Protestant, Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish and other faiths

430 North Kirkman Road  Orlando, Florida 32811

Phone:407-578-7720 Fax: 407-295-5504

info@dobbsfuneralhome.com  www.dobbsfuneralhome.com