A fascinating fact about being an adult is realizing the many lessons we learned as a child stay with us all of our life. ...READ MORE
On a perfect summer night at the end of August, more than 4,000 music lovers gathered at Port Warwick in Newport News to hear the band Revelation perform at Styron Square. A festive mood prevailed, [Read More…]
There’s something special about people and organizations for whom giving is the primary goal. Whether those gifts are personal, professional or commercial, the mere act of giving yields rewards beyond the here and now, rewards [Read More…]
Oyster Pointer once again captured judges’ attention in a national newspaper awards competition, bringing home 13 awards and lots of compliments from publishers of newspapers in neighboring states. Now in its 39th year of covering [Read More…]
For Ricky Simmons, landscaping has never been just about mowing grass or planting flowers. It is about creating outdoor spaces where people can gather, celebrate and make memories for years to come. As owner of [Read More…]
For David Crosson, family has always been at the center of his life. Whether he is spending time with his wife Sherri, visiting the family’s home in the Outer Banks or golfing with long-time college [Read More…]
A fascinating fact about being an adult is realizing the many lessons we learned as a child stay with us all of our life. When you’re young, you don’t realize the importance of these life guidelines, but as a grown-up they return to us automatically.
An important lesson I learned was to be on time. But wait! To be on time means to be before the designated time. For classes, it meant being at my desk, lessons open to the right page, homework ready — before the bell. At work, it means papers organized, day planner activated, brain in gear — before 9 a.m.
When I first learned this punctuality lesson I had no idea where my life would take me. I didn’t know I would be a business woman, work in an office, set appointments, even keep a day planner. But thanks to my mother, promptness was one lesson I had already learned. No refresher course needed. It was in my blood.
Being on time is a matter of respect, to yourself and your peers. Their time is as important as yours. It says you most likely have other commitments, as I do, and having a meeting or an appointment begin and end on time is just plain polite.
We live in a rat-race world. Today, time is of the essence. Yes, if everything moved with clockwork precision, we wouldn’t have a chance to read all the magazines in the doctor’s office. Or sit on a plane waiting for take-off. Or wait for the restaurant server to take our order. Oh yes, universal promptness could change the way we live. I am aware there are extenuating circumstances — yes, but if everyone practiced being on time, it would give new meaning to the art of keeping appointments. What a world!
We might therefore have some extra time! And this extra time may be Mother Nature’s way of telling us that stress is the enemy and relaxation is a balm. Give yourself a break, because in no time you’ll be back in the rat race in full throttle, though this time with renewed vigor.
Copyright © 2026 | Oyster Pointer
