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A Harborous Disposition

A Harborous Disposition

Sociologist Robert Putnam wrote a book some years ago entitled, “Bowling Alone.” Bowling, unbelievably, is the most participated in sport in America. Annually, more people bowl than…

 “Turning Point”

 “Turning Point”

If you are a regular churchgoer, then chances are you are there because somebody invited you.  Or, if you weren’t directly invited, then when you visited the…

Ratted Out by a Grand-Brat, Noodles and Jugs

Ratted Out by a Grand-Brat, Noodles and Jugs

As I was driving with two of my Grand-brats the middle one let out a scream. It seems he thought I ran a stop sign and was…

Early Morning Tragedy

Early Morning Tragedy

Life goes on or does it? This reporter cannot get last week’s tragedy that occurred at Smith Mountain Lake out of her mind and heart. It was…

What’s Your Marriage Mission?

What’s Your Marriage Mission?

During my years in corporate America, I spent countless hours drafting corporate mission statements and strategic plans.  My experience taught me every successful business, social group, or…

 Visualize It!

 Visualize It!

Landscaping in the South is as different as it is in the North, or the West, or Florida, or Hawaii. When it comes to shrubs and trees…

Centra Grand Opening Marks a  New Age of Health Care in Farmville

Centra Grand Opening Marks a  New Age of Health Care in Farmville

It was with great pomp and circumstance that the much anticipated new Centra primary care facility officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday afternoon. A…

Bluegrass & Blues

Bluegrass & Blues

On Green Grass with No Shoes How Much Better Could It Be? The Downtown Stage has hosted many events over the years. Better known as Crute Stage…

Imitation of the Gov’mit Don’t Work in Stump County

Imitation of the Gov’mit Don’t Work in Stump County

Here in imaginary Stump County we’ve taken a lesson from the big shots in Rich City and Washingtown.  Stump County needed some more money to put gravel…

You Can’t Stop Losers From Being Losers

You Can’t Stop Losers From Being Losers

Following the tragic shooting deaths of two WDBJ employees by a disgruntled former coworker the gun control advocates are screaming for gun control. It wasn’t the gun…