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BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part III: The Secure Attachment

In the conclusion of this series, I find myself looking back at a specific decade of my career that provided a profound window into the human soul. From 2005...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part II

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat observed in a highly accurate op-ed entitled “The American Empire in Retreat,”...

FRED FIRST: There And Back Again

RECAP: I would be able to visit southwest Virginia again--home for almost 40 years, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part I

I read a misinformed article in the New York Times on February 27, which was written by Edward Wong. The article’s title was “Trump’s Foreign Policy:...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part II: The Covenant Advocate

Some troubles are loud and obvious; others wear a white coat, earn high grades, and...

SERWAN ZANGANA: True Americans Embrace Peace As They Reject Biden’s Policy

The US Senate recently passing the $95 billion aid package Bill for Ukraine and Israel by is not a happy moment for Americans. While...

SCOTT DREYER: LOL–Proof Tim Kaine Is Running For Re-Election. His Office Staff Start Answering Phones Again

Life is full of surprises, and I got one today when I called the Roanoke office of US Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA)...and a real...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Roanoke City Authorities Have Taken Threats Against Schools Seriously

Unfortunately, Friday’s Roanoke Public Schools closing marked the second consecutive day of threats. The schools shut their doors and kept the staff and...

DEVOTIONAL: Teach Your Children

You shall teach them diligently to your children, --Deut. 6:7a (ESV) Some people are wondering, "What will prices be like in a year or two?" An...

FRED FIRST: Landing on One’s Feet

. . .  and To be a Placed Person When You Get There In Floyd County—or any county in Southwest Virginia—there will be one or...

MELINDA MYERS: Gear Up For The 2024 Garden Season

It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of...