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Guest column/‘Xmas: The CHRIST factor
December 9, 2012 At the Wintersville United Methodist Church, we are fortunate to have a very visible church sign, which is seen by many passing by each day on Main Street in Wintersville. more »» 
What was that sound?
December 9, 2012 Aside from falling down in front of many people, and I did this at the Steubenville Country Club in front of Laura Meeks and a huge crowd once, the next most embarrassing thing that can happen is to... more »»
My own Charlie Brown Christmas
December 8, 2012 The Little Professor was on my case to decorate the Christmas tree, and I knew he wouldn't let up until the tree was up. That kid has the memory of an elephant. more »»
Glad I'm not an instant millionaire
December 2, 2012 Well, I’m still here writing which means I didn’t win anything in the Powerball drawing Wednesday night. more »»
From the Pulpit: Dreaming of a 'right' Christmas
December 2, 2012 We are all familiar with Bing Crosby's Song, "White Christmas". Listen to these words. more »»
Making deviled eggs takes teamwork
December 2, 2012 Better Half and I are a team when it comes to many things. This includes making deviled eggs, which we did for Thanksgiving, taking this as a side dish to Aunt Betty’s house. more »»
Turkey, stuffing and potatoes, oh my
December 2, 2012 Thanksgiving for me equals two days, three feasts and lots and lots of food. And, of course, all the things I have to be thankful for. Feast one kicked off at 11 a.m. at my in-laws. more »» 
Thanksgiving a two-dinner event
December 2, 2012 Our Thanksgiving holidays turned into a two- dinner event this year as we first traveled to Navarre for a turkey-with-all-the-trimmings dinner with my cousin, Frank Kollar, and his family on Nov. 1. more »»
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 »» |
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