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RANDY HUFF: On Disagreement, Motive and Dealing With The Issue at Hand
Charity can help avoid the mire of polarization
Amazing how readily we find fault. Steven Covey said we get our "emotional jollies" by pointing out fault in others. I always...
MELINDA MYERS: Heat-Tolerant Beauties for Gardens and Containers
Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties...
SERWAN ZANGANA: May God’s Will ALWAYS Overpower My Will
Between God’s will and our free will, our lives continue on earth. The outcome of...
DEVOTIONAL: Eclipses Show God’s Handiwork…And Sense Of Humor?
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. ...
RANDY HUFF: Strolling, Stones and A Better Way
The stroll I often took in my growing up years recently came to mind. We...
BOB BROWN: My Mother’s Bed
Prowling memories creep into my awareness. Intuitively, these memory fragments seem significant but they remain puzzling pieces belonging to a picture waiting to be...
SERWAN ZANGANA: Roanoke Valley Republican Women Meet to Discuss Fair Elections in Virginia
Virginia Fair Elections, was the topic presented by Dr. Clara Belle Wheeler on the warm evening of April 16, at Roanoke Valley Republican Women...
SCOT BELLAVIA: They’re Not Dumb, They’re Nonverbal
They say if you’ve met one person with autism…then you’ve met one person with autism. It turns out that when they also have apraxia,...
RANDY HUFF: You Don’t Know What’s There Until You Do
I am reading Pilgrim at Tinker Creek this year, the 50th year of its publishing. I come away with lines like, “It snowed all...
FRED FIRST: Turning Points of Note From a Season of Change
First night: Middle of April: The sliding doors are open with nothing but the screens to filter the sweet air at midnight. The occasional hello...
MELINDA MYERS: Dig, Divide and Boost Your Garden’s Beauty
Overcrowded, poor flowering, and floppy perennials can be invigorated with a shovel and a bit of your time and energy. Dividing perennials is an...
