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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...
Disney-Pixar Elevates to New Heights with “Up”
I am a big fan of movies. Sometimes it’s the story. Sometimes it’s the artistry and photography. Sometimes it’s that I can relate to a...
Ordinary Happiness: Not Available from Amazon or eBay
My wife nudged me on the plane coming into O'hare as she handed me the Wall Street Journal. "Read this" she said, knowing I'd...
The Korean War and Roanoke’s Wonju Sisterhood
As Roanoke, Virginia and Wonju, South Korea approach their 45th anniversary of their Sister City connection, I decided to learn how Wonju gained...
Preacher’s Corner: Remembering Who We Are as a Nation
America is a Christian Nation.” How strange that this simple statement should elicit such controversy and debate in our country. Since the founding...
The Recipe of the Week from The Happy Chef: Flounder Stuffed with Scallop Mousse
Water! It is so much fun, incredibly Holy, cleansing and refreshing and vital for life. There are so many reasons why summer is...