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BOB BROWN: AGING POETICALLY, PART I

Too often, the human race is a race against time. Until recently, I was a sprinter in this race. Nowadays, blessed by the gift of a long life, my...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Twenty Reasons For Regime Change in Iran

1. The kidnapping of 66 Americans at the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: When Is Trump’s Promise To Iran That “Help Is On The Way” Finally Going To Happen?

There was a horrific, chaotic carnage in the streets of Iran during a nationwide protest on January 8...

FRED FIRST: Missouri’s Capitol City: First-Time Tourist

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

Today, our way of life is dominated by powerful, fast-moving, extreme emotions — especially anger,...

Not the Best reason to Come to Roanoke

What draws people to move to this beautiful valley we call home? Is it the grandeur of the mountains, or perhaps the friendly nature...

Homeless in Roanoke and Haiti

It was dark and deserted in the downtown parking lot as I got out of my car.  A large man, his face covered against...

A Very Good Taste of Yesterday

One thing is certain where salt-rising bread is concerned - you either love it or hate it. The real thing, tingly and sour with...

A Few Last Bits of Knowledge from Will and Ariel Durrant

In my last two columns I have written about two remarkable Historian's, Will and Ariel Durrant and some of the interesting findings from their lifetime...

Kids Should Never Waste A Snowfall!

Did you enjoy the snow?  Are you ready for it to be gone yet?  For most folks, both answers seem to be a “yes.” ...

The Recipe of the Week from The Happy Chef: Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

I was just looking through my recipe notebooks and I found this recipe that my friend Emily (the other happy chef) made a...