For me, gratitude is thankfulness on steroids. This time of year, I can feel it from the tips of my toes to the top of my head. There were times I did not understand the fortunes of life I had been blessed with. There were...
Read MoreBY PASTOR SUSAN YOUNGContributing Writer Power and strength seem to be something many seek, but what this looks like in the life of a Christian is not how the world defines it. When you recognize your power, you can be humble....
Read MoreHave a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Enjoy fun times over great food. There is no need to rush out and drive for sales. Digest while enjoying a football game, watching a classic movie or playing a game. Then, find great gifts...
Read MoreNow that Daylight Savings Time has ended, many of us spend more time indoors. There are few indoor activities better than reading, and there are few places better to find good books to read than our local libraries. The Westside...
Read MoreCubital tunnel syndrome is pinching of the ulnar nerve at the elbow (right at your “funny bone”). Carpal tunnel syndrome is the pinching of the median nerve at the wrist. Both syndromes make fingers tingle and ache. With...
Read MoreUnlike some national holidays, which have movable dates, Veterans Day is always celebrated on Nov. 11, except when the date falls on a weekend. This year, the federal holiday falls naturally on Monday. Since Veterans Day is...
Read MoreHello again, Westside Gardeners. What is phyllophobia, and why is it such a harmful horticultural practice? Phyllophobia, also known as CRD (Compulsive Raking Disorder), is the fear of allowing any fallen leaves to remain on the...
Read MoreOct. 27 is National Civics Day. The purpose is the promotion of civic education in the United States. The first essay of the Federalist Papers was published on Oct. 27, 1787. The series by James Madison, John Jay and Alexander...
Read MoreThere are about 5,500 species of mammals on the planet. Most live on land, some live underground, some live in trees, some live in oceans but only one mammal can fly – a bat. Worldwide there are 1,400 species of bats. Forty-five...
Read MoreDuring this time of year, many people look forward to watching scary movies or going to Halloween attractions to be scared by others. What some may not realize is that fear serves the purpose of keeping us safe. Fear is an...
Read MoreFriendship is generally undervalued and underappreciated these days. Seldom does anyone write or talk about the value of friendship. That’s too bad, because a good friend is a jewel. And someone who has been a good friend for 63...
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