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Columnists

BOB BROWN: Lost and Found

All of us encounter loss. The meaning we attribute to loss influences our response to it. Our losses accumulate. They range from minor to unimaginable. Last week, two sets of...

FRED FIRST: Where You’re From

In the very early years of writing, I was exposed to a poem called “Where...

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...

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...

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....

Senator David Suetterlein Is The Man For The Job

It is time for Roanoke City to stop turning around the circle and take an exit to a smooth and clear path and since...

SCOT BELLAVIA: What’s In A Middle Name?

The first two things my wife and I disclosed to each other after she agreed to be my girlfriend was our birthday and middle...

MELINDA MYERS: Gifts with Multiple Functions and Styles

The holidays are quickly approaching and finding the perfect gift for those on your list can be challenging. With many people downsizing or striving...

FRED FIRST: The Onset of RINGXiety and Other Communication Hallucinations

Our expectations shape our experience. We know this at some level, and use it to teach our children to predict a good outcome on...