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Even less of a fan of parades now
December 1, 2012 So, the Sainted Child was in the Christmas parade. Of course, it was a disaster. I'm surprised I expected anything else. To begin with, my family isn't enthusiastic about parades. more »»
Did we need to start the madness early?
November 25, 2012 The holiday exhaustion seems to be setting in sooner than usual this year. Yep, it’s not even December and I’ve heard several people already say they can’t wait until Christmas is over. more »»
From the Pulpit: Walking in the light of love
November 25, 2012 Matthew 5: 43-48 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. more »»
Some odds and ends and sayings, too
November 25, 2012 Today I devote this space to odds and ends, including two sayings I came across last week. more »»
Oh, the things a 4-year-old will say
November 25, 2012 It never ceases to amaze me the things that come out of my 4-year-old’s mouth. Here are some of those things that Little Man says. LM: Mommy, what’s a tornado? Me: A storm. LM: No, it’s no. more »» 
Playing catch-up in this column
November 25, 2012 Holidays are always hectic at the Herald-Star newsroom. It means getting a column written five days before it appears in print, and that sometimes causes a dilemma. more »»
Enjoying the start of the holidays
November 24, 2012 It's been an interesting week. The children and I joined the folks down at the Salvation Army to pack boxes for the Thanksgiving distribution. more »»
Lots to do in town this holiday season
November 18, 2012 The holiday season will officially get under way this weekend, and Weirton will be welcoming it in style. more »»
From the Pulpit: If you want God to listen ...
November 18, 2012 Have you ever noticed how quickly society turns to prayer when a tragedy takes place? This is a good thin. more »»
Speakers offer lessons
November 18, 2012 Wednesday’s presentation by Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin was much more than the first installment in a speaker series. It offered a chance for our community to once again put its best foot forward. more »»
Grateful for a thing called anticipation
November 18, 2012 There are no days where I’m not thankful for one thing or another. more »»
Holiday work under way at my house
November 18, 2012 Preparing for the holidays can be overwhelming and exhausting. Fortunately, I go visiting for Thanksgiving, so that just leaves me with Christmas, which is at my house. more »» 
Reflections from Veterans Day
November 18, 2012 Veterans Day was celebrated with grace and honor by many organizations, churches, schools and veterans associations this past weekend. I was invited on Nov. more »»
The happiness of having a sibling
November 17, 2012 The children were having an argument in the backseat. This, in and of itself, was not surprising. The children frequently argue. more »»
Putting mouse ears on the Death Star
November 11, 2012 There was a great tremor in the force a few weeks ago when it was announced Disney would be purchasing Lucasfilms and announced it had plans to begin work on a new trilogy for the “Star Wars”... more »»
From the Pulpit: Finding a gift from tragedy
November 11, 2012 My friend Juan Aragon is a Hispanic strategist for our West Virginia Baptist Convention churches. He shares a story that inspires me so deepl. more »»
The ongoing thermostat ‘discussions’
November 11, 2012 I’ve been thinking a lot about what kind of a winter it’s going to be this year, and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a l-o-n-g one. It’s going to be too dark too soon to suit me. more »»
Just who does Madonna think she is?
November 11, 2012 Crossing an item of your bucket list is always an exciting thing to do. more »» 
In appreciation of our veterans
November 11, 2012 The 11th month, the 11th day and the 11th hour, a time known as Veterans Day is being observed today by many veterans groups, the ones who believe this tradition should be carried on despite being a... more »»
No need for the bells and whistles
November 10, 2012 I've come to the conclusion that the Long Suffering Husband is a technophobe. It didn't take much detective work on my part. more »» |
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