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SCOTT DREYER: Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child

As adults, it is important to think of what messages we are giving the children in our lives about the meaning and celebration of Christmas. Ponder this: “Christmas Through the Eyes...

FRED FIRST: Birds of a Feather

We were invited to join some geologist-birder friends for an outing last week that would...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Mr. President, Just Shut The H*ll Up

Nick Reiner, 32, the cocaine addicted and schizophrenic son of famed Hollywood sitcom actor, prolific...

BOB BROWN: “A Multitude of the Heavenly Host”

For many years, the Hon. B. Waugh Crigler, a former federal magistrate, taught the Men’s...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Annex Ukraine Now

Steve Witkoff, acting as personal envoy for President Trump, first met with Russian President Vladimir Putin...

FRED FIRST: I Had a Thought! I Lost It.

How Our Words Make Sense (or Not) Raise your hand if you know what I'm talking about here: You are in a wide-ranging conversation with one...

The Roanoke Mayoral Race: Will Cobb’s Rigid Mindset or Bowers’ Common Sense Prevail?

“19 angels carried me across the threshold the victory, yesterday.” Said David Bowers, the Candidate for Roanoke City Mayor, or indeed, former Mayor, who...

MORGAN GRIFFITH: Veterans Day

November 11, 2024, is when Americans will celebrate Armistice Day, more commonly known as Veterans Day. The roots of this day date back to 1918,...

BOB BROWN: We Need A Time To Rest

I often sat in my mother’s lap until I was 12.  During my childhood, she “tucked me in” every night at bedtime, but I...

MELINDA MYERS: Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners

It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Unbearable Bitterness of Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Champion bodybuilder, Hollywood film star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-11) endorsed woke fellow-Californian Vice President Kamala Harris for president on October 30....