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FRED FIRST: To The End of The End of The Book
The uncertainty and never-ending unknowing may soon end. For the past year, there has been no dry land on the horizon. But we may not be adrift much longer.To...
SCOT BELLAVIA: A Chance Rescue
Normally, I wouldn’t have been driving home. I went to church early to set up...
MELINDA MYERS: Gardening Helps Grow Healthy, Happy Kids
Gardeners know and research is proving that gardening, even viewing a garden, as well as...
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...
CHRISTOPHER GELBERT: 3 Tips For Keeping Your Moral Compass On Course
The news cycle is often rife with controversy involving public figures. And sometimes a fall from grace - from Hollywood to politics, the corporate...
SAMUEL MOORE-SOBEL: Battle of the Bulge
I am overweight.I have just recently come to this realization, despite the fact that my doctor continually references my weight in relation to the...
Natural Pain Relief is as Close as Your Garden
Busy schedules, over indulging, and strenuous summer activities can lead to sore muscles, indigestion and headaches. When searching for pain relief, look no further...
DICK BAYNTON: Independence Day #242, 2018
Not everyone realizes that The Revolutionary War lasted over 8 years - from 1775 to 1783. Officially, the conflict began when the Colonial Militia...
The Bears of Kings Canyon
The hand-written notice at the campground registration kiosk is an eyebrow-raiser. It says, "Attention: Bears have been breaking into cars here. DO NOT store...
DON RIPPERT: Virginia is For Lov . . . Er, Haters.
Perhaps we need to revisit Virginia’s public accommodation laws. A sad scene unfolded in Lexington, VA last Friday evening. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Trump’s Press...