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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...

SCOTT DREYER: Read It In “Roanoke Star” Today…And In “New York Times” Day After Tomorrow!

Media bias and dishonesty are so severe, a 2023 Gallup poll found only 7% "of Americans have 'a great deal' of trust and confidence...

MELINDA MYERS: Must-Have Gifts for Your Favorite Gardener

Every gardener, new or experienced, appreciates tools to help them better enjoy their hobby. Some may be looking for ergonomically designed tools to help...

SCOTT DREYER: Rasoul Still Refusing To Retract His Debunked, Anti-Semitic Post

As reported here, since October 17 when an errant missile hit the parking lot of a Baptist hospital in Gaza, Del. Salam "Sam" Rasoul...

DEVOTIONAL: Consumerism as Religion?

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of...

SCOTT DREYER: VA Dems Tout Ties To Group With Racist Roots

Despite this year's elections not getting much media attention, there are many issues at stake. As explained here, decisions made at the local and...

MIKE KEELER: We Have No Idea Where The Road Will Lead . . .

OK, we’re past Halloween and into November, so NOW you’re allowed to start thinking about the holidays. And you’re probably short of gifting ideas....