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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 keep showing up on time. In both cases, the mind can feel like an...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: How To Win The War In Iran?

The US military cannot win the war in Iran for the Iranian people. The victory must come from...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is A Disappointment And Disgrace

Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who increasingly reminds me of the antithesis of former Conservative Prime...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind: The Logic of an Anchor, Part 1 of III

In 1953, an attractive, intelligent young medical student, one year ahead of me at the...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Democratic Party’s Revolution By Illegal Immigration

I read an insightful op-ed about illegal immigration during the Biden administration in The New York...

STUART REVERCOMB: Think For Yourself

Here are some Covid statistics based on age: For those age 50 and under there have been less than 25,000 deaths nationwide as a result...

MELINDA MYERS: Vacation Care for Container Gardens

Planning a few long weekends or a vacation may have you rethinking your garden plans. Don’t let time away from home stop you from...

SCOT BELLAVIA: Rehoming A Pet

To realize that you are not the best owner of your pet is embarrassing and disheartening. But, when the cat and baby are unpredictable...

SCOTT DREYER: Roanokers Need to Gather Around National Day of Prayer

First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made on behalf of all people, for kings and all who...

SCOTT DREYER: What A Difference A Year Makes

“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”  – Proverbs 22:7 (NIV) The above ancient warning from the Book of...

MELINDA MYERS: Grow Edamame for Better Health and Nutrition

Add a bit of fiber to your garden and diet.  Consider growing edamame (edible soybeans) in this year’s garden. Soybeans help promote overall health reducing...