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ANDY PITZER: “Look Mom! No iPhone!”

A very interesting visually recorded interview showed up on my feed the other night. In 1966, several British adolescents were interviewed about their vision of the future (circa year...

FRED FIRST: There And Back Again

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

SCOT BELLAVIA: Am I Proud to Be an American?

How proud are you to be an American? I posted that question on Facebook a few...

BOB BROWN: “Portraits of the Human Person”

On the night of June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump said all seven B2 Bombers...

BECKY MAUPIN: The After Bedtime Search

Picture this: You manage to get everyone fed and the dinner aftermath cleaned up. Then...

LUCKY GARVIN: The Tale Of The Ugly Christmas Tree

All Christmas trees are beautiful aren’t they? My wife, Sabrina, looked at the artificial Christmas tree and shuddered. “That thing’s been in my family...

SCOTT DREYER: The Mission Critical Importance of Election Integrity

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it (....)  -I Corinthians 12:26a Based on our interests and jobs, we all focus on different things....

DEBORAH FAIRCHILD: 4 Tips For Ambitious Young Women At The Dawn Of Their Careers

The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a double whammy for young women eager to launch their careers. Young people in general have had their job...

MELINDA MYERS: Dress Up Your Landscape with Winter-Inspired Container Gardens

Clear out your fall containers and make room for some winter greenery.  These planters are sure to brighten those dreary winter days and add...

SCOTT DREYER: When Green is Yellow and Some Votes Count More

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet...

PATRICK RUSH: Things To Consider When Buying A Second Home

Owning a second home can provide retirees – or even younger families – a mountain retreat or a house at the beach for those...