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MELINDA MYERS: Gardening Helps Grow Healthy, Happy Kids
Gardeners know and research is proving that gardening, even viewing a garden, as well as spending time in nature is good for the mind, body, and spirit. It improves...
Of Bears and Men and Meeting in the Woods . . . Revisited
I've thought much on this woman-meets-man-or-bear-alone-in-the-woods meme, and I tried to write on it yesterday....
Between Politicians and University Students, America Becomes Both Guilty and Victim
The United States has become both the guilty and the victim! It is a nation...
Of Bears and Men and Meeting in the Woods
Sadly, a meme, while giving voice to fears of women, added insult to injury instead...
Hope of Israel Congregation Remembers The 6 Million Murdered in The Holocaust
On a quiet Sunday evening a somber 'Hope of Israel' congregation remembered the six million...
SERWAN ZANGANA: Conclusions and Lessons From The Terror Attack in Russia
The horrific terror attack in Moscow on March 22, was the result of a terrorist group’s act, which disregarded every of human life and...
SCOTT DREYER: Debunking The “Bloodbath” Hoax
Recently while teaching an online writing class for sixth graders in Taiwan, we were editing one girl's story about her family's recent visit to...
MELINDA MYERS: Enjoy and Protect Hydrangeas From Hungry Deer
Low maintenance, beautiful flowers, and plenty of varieties have made hydrangeas a favorite landscape plant. It seems you can’t visit a garden center or...
In November Roanokers Should Remember A Few Things About Roanoke City Council
What is the chance to have fresh and open minded members of Roanoke City Council, including a Mayor in the Municipal building in January...
ROBERT L. MARONIC: Barkley Says He Would Assault Black Trump Supporters / Media Quick to Show Double Standard
I always have liked Charles Barkley's commentary on NBA basketball games for both TNT and CBS. As a television analyst he has always been...
FRED FIRST: There Are Places I Remember
The Moods and Memories of MountainsOn reaching the summit of the long incline up from Carolina on I-77 this week, I made the decision...