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BOB BROWN: Death Ends a Life, But Not a Relationship

"Death ends a life, but not a relationship." This truth is both a psychological reality and a spiritual anchor. In the long autumn of life, one realizes that a...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Iran Is Not Going To Be A Never-Ending War

I read an asinine analysis about the Iran war and a problematic prediction of Iran's drone warfare and cyber...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Ceasefire With Iran On April 7 Was Not A Big Win For The US

I think that President Trump made a great diplomatic mistake with Iran (brokered by duplicitous Pakistan) on...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: When The Papacy Becomes an A**

General Dwight D. Eisenhower issued a brief prayer on June 4, 1944, which was two days before...

BOB BROWN: While the World Slept: The Pathogens of Chaos, Part III: The Lyrical Enchantment

Several years ago, when Paul McCartney brought his legendary melodies to the foothills of Charlottesville,...

Virginia Goes to Pot – Southwest Virginia Democrats Lead The Way

One day last winter, just at dusk, I was driving down Hardy Road toward Vinton when I noticed traffic backed up and police lights...

SCOTT DREYER: The Revelation of Resistance

One of my favorite forms of exercise is walking. Some 200 years ago Thomas Jefferson also recommended taking long walks was the best exercise....

MELINDA MYERS: Planting Tips for Growing Success

Increase your growing success by giving your transplants a good start with a few simple planting techniques. Preparing them for the transition outdoors and...

STUART REVERCOMB: Why Not Just Listen To The Officer?

You see flashing blue lights behind you so you take the time to find a good, safe, well-lit spot to finally pull over. Two...

SCOTT DREYER: Make A Plan To Get Debt Free

“Go, sell the oil and pay your debts.” --2 Kings 4:7a In a recent column “Use what you have,” we saw how a desperate widow about...

MELINDA MYERS: Cool and Refreshing – Cucumbers

Add a cool refreshing twist to your meals, beverages, appetizers, and snacks with cucumbers.  These popular vegetables are grown worldwide, adding anti-inflammatory vitamin K,...