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ROBERT L. MARONIC: I No Longer Watch Baltimore Orioles’ Baseball Games

I no longer watch Baltimore Orioles’ baseball games. I now only watch innings, and if I do I watch maybe two or three. I prefer to watch innings because frankly...

ANDY PITZER: “Look Mom! No iPhone!”

A very interesting visually recorded interview showed up on my feed the other night. In...

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...

DICK BAYNTON: A Looming Unnatural Disaster

Natural disasters are predictable a few hours in advance but often turn up with no advance warning such as the sinkhole that developed only...

JOY SYLVESTER JOHNSON: Make America Good

I enjoyed the fireworks, the hot dogs and the music. I chose to wear red, white and blue to celebrate our birth as a...

CAROLINE REVERCOMB: Listen to Your Life

Writing, for me, has been a hobby that I have always hoped would reach some hearts along the way. But recently the work by...

CHRISTOPHER GELBERT: 3 Tips For Keeping Your Moral Compass On Course

The news cycle is often rife with controversy involving public figures. And sometimes a fall from grace - from Hollywood to politics, the corporate...

SAMUEL MOORE-SOBEL: Battle of the Bulge

I am overweight. I have just recently come to this realization, despite the fact that my doctor continually references my weight in relation to the...

Natural Pain Relief is as Close as Your Garden

Busy schedules, over indulging, and strenuous summer activities can lead to sore muscles, indigestion and headaches. When searching for pain relief, look no further...