Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth By Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, a beacon of wisdom and faith in her family, has left behind a profound statement echoing her... Garland JournalJune 1, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: The Main Thing Is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing By Terry Allen In the tapestry of life, our elders weave threads of wisdom that stand the test of time. One such elder was my very own Lucille... Garland JournalJanuary 20, 2024
Editorial Big Mama Said: “CHRISTMAS GIVE” is the Super Bowl of giving As I opened the front door of the home my grandfather built by his own hands, Big Mama shared her standard holiday message. Garland JournalDecember 23, 2023
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: One falsehood spoils a thousand truths! By Terry Allen From her weathered back porch, the resonance of Lucille “Big Mama” Allen’s words continues to echo, a timeless testament to her... Garland JournalDecember 8, 2023
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Examine what is said, not who is speaking Our current popular culture is filled with combatant noise thereby the words of Lucille “Big Mama” Allen continue to empower and resonate: “Examine what... Garland JournalNovember 11, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: Big Mama Said: Big Mama’s wisdom provides lessons for all By Terry Allen In the heart of our family, the wisdom of my Grandmother, Lucile “Big Mama” Allen, radiates like a timeless light. Born... Garland JournalSeptember 7, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID: Show Confidence And Humility At Same Time By Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen would give me lessons that were unapologetically authentic experiences we all got from her wisdom. When Big... Garland JournalJuly 22, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: The Best Way To Handle Your Rough Patch Is Lift Another One Out Of Theirs By Terry Allen When Lucille “Big Mama” Allen held her family sessions on the front porch of the wood frame home, she weaved a... Garland JournalJuly 14, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID: They Owe Me Nothing! We have to Move From an Entitlement Mindset to an Empowered Mindset Garland JournalJune 30, 2023
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Charity Begins at Home All political and economic challenges had to come home to roost Garland JournalJune 24, 2023