Guest Columnist 2
Beware The Fawn!
This is the time of year when you might come close to stepping on a baby White-tailed Deer. One morning I walked over to my day-lily garden to see...
Of A Mind, Not Stentorian
I'm not sure that anyone has used that word since Stephen Crane used it to...
Richie Havens: Master of Freedom
OK, here's this morning's challenge. Imagine you are sitting quietly. Somebody walks in and tells...
What Will Really Make You Happy?
Research Reveals 4 Common Misconceptions
The idea of a happy and meaningful life has become...
Well Intended Self Written Obituary Maybe Not The Best Idea – Joe Kennedy
My cousin, Joan Pugh, read my recent column about trying to write my own...
What’s In A Word?
A "salver" is just a glorified tray. The word comes from the Latin "salvare" which means to save something or to prove something...
The Difference a Horse Makes
I have had so many amazing moments this year at Healing Strides of Virginia that is located just south of Roanoke on Naff...
Ask the Nature Lady – Planning a Wildlife Garden
This is a great time to make plans for a wildlife garden so you can enjoy seeing numerous kinds of critters!
The idea is to...
Learning To Be Brilliant In The Basics – Joe Kennedy
Even after they die, great leaders continue to lead.
Earl Weaver, the retired Hall of Fame manager of the Baltimore Orioles, died recently at...
Ask The Nature Lady – The Virginia Opossum
I feel extremely fortunate that I received my degree from Virginia Tech. For a nature lover, such as I am, the campus and the...
Creating a Golden Age of Schooling
A 2009 study found that students in the United States ranked 25th among 34 countries in math and science. Some cite this study...