I am constantly amazed at how much things have changed in our world today. The biggest change, in my view, is how public schools react to “religion” in the classroom, hallways and on campus. When I was in high school years and years and years ago, we had a Youth For Christ Club in the […]

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Spring is filled with holidays that celebrate women. For example, March is Women’s History month and in May we celebrate Mother’s Day. When I think of all the influential women throughout our history the one I believe that leads the pack is Mother Teresa.  It takes a very special person to voluntarily walk away from […]

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When you’re busy with work, family, church and all the other stuff of life, it’s really hard to maintain a healthy balance of diet and exercise. When you rush home and have a list of projects waiting for you (like yard work), and you want to fix a quick but healthy supper, try this delicious […]

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In April of 2007, during a weekend camping outing with family and friends, I awoke one morning and discovered that I was very hoarse and that I was losing my voice.  I really thought nothing of it, and thought that maybe the smoke from the campfire the night before had irritated my throat.  My voice […]

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This winter was cold, snowy, and a bit too long for my liking. Coming from Elkins, you’d think I wouldn’t be bothered by a bone-chilling wind and a pile of snow up to my knees.  Maybe I’ve grown a little wiser.  Maybe I’ve grown soft in my old age.  Either way, I’m not a big […]

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With all of the noise we heard about charter schools earlier this year, it sometimes seemed as if some folks had completely forgotten about the quality of our public school system here in Marshall County. As a member of the Marshall County Schools Pride & Progress Committee, I have been fortunate to get an up-close […]

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The Fifth Annual Marshall Animal Rescue League Wine Tasting will be from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, May 14 at River City Ale Works. This year, I’m very humbled and blessed to have been asked to help serve wine for this event. Many years ago, my friend, Barb Scanlon, called my husband, Chuck, and I to tell […]

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Are there strange traditions or phrases that you’ve wondered, “Where did that come from?” The following explains a few:  In the 1500s, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of […]

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As I stood searching for the perfect Mother’s Day card for my mom I found myself reaching for the cards dedicated to grandmothers, forgetting for just a split second that they are no longer with me. Oh how I miss those two wonderful women, but more importantly, knowing how very, very fortunate I was to […]

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I caused some trouble in school. My regular readers may find this hard to believe, but I talked back a little too much — argued a little more than maybe I should have. Questions and comments are one thing, but a teacher can’t teach a class with one kid trying to stage a full-dress debate […]

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