You may be feeling “out of sorts.” Or maybe nothing is jazzing you.
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Sometimes the greatest wisdom is right under our noses. Or, in this case, right at nose level.
Suppose you were given the task of evaluating the effectiveness of email, which includes texting, and knee-mail (prayer). Where do you begin?
Do you feel stuck? In the doldrums? Can’t seem to get any traction?
We all get taken in by the headlines: “Seven Steps to Happiness,” “Ten Tips for a Happier Life,” “Five Minutes to Bliss.” You name it.
While praying and reading one of my devotionals this week, I became distracted by memorable thoughts. The particular reading was about success…
Coke. Diet Coke. Caffeine-Free Coke. Coke Zero. Cherry Coke. Caffeine-Free Diet Coke. Vanilla Coke. You name it.
Do you feel like you live in a world of “mights?”
Think about the many things in life that comes in threes. Some are real and factual; others may not be. You decide!
“Let’s do lunch.”
You know the feeling. As soon as you hear that annoying phrase, it sends you right up the wall.
In 2002, the dramatic, thriller movie “Collateral Damage” was released. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as a firefighter whose family was killed…
Political differences. Social media rants. Inappropriate displays of spandex apparel and Speedos.
“Manage your phone; don’t let it manage you.”
If you have been blessed, as I am, to have reached the status of senior citizen, you will easily be able to relate to this article. For God to…
’Tis the season. High school graduations and college commencements.
Anger doesn’t always look the same.
Driving through various communities or subdivisions you may notice the difference in the structure of the buildings and homes. Many of the pro…
“Get over it.”
“I can’t believe this is happening.” “Why don’t things work out for me?” “Life is NOT fair.”
Do you feel stuck — like you’re not making much progress? You’re not alone. Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of folks to d…
There are just some days that make us think back, to reminisce, to enjoy the memories of better times.
In my role as a seamstress, I keep a stash of buttons. I have recycled a large old cookie tin as a receptacle for these treasured goodies. Tru…
Here it is — my favorite season! At least according to the calendar.
No doubt you’ve heard there are fears greater than death.
From the beginning of time, there have been countless incidents when “prove it” has been the dominant theme the of situation. And it all start…
Happy Spring! The rejuvenation of nature — and also of ourselves.
A quarter of an inch.
Happy Spring!
Are you familiar with Lego toys? They are much more than the average toy or building blocks. They are fascinating building bricks that can be …
If you could magically add an hour or two to each day, would you do it? I’m thinking most of you said “yes.” Who doesn’t need more time?
The turmoil in our world right now reminds me of an old legend between a Cherokee elder and his grandson.
As we all know, the same word may have a different meaning for each of us. Often it depends on how that particular word is used in a sentence …
In these times of uncertainty — from global clashes and health care crises to supply chain problems and inflation — you may find yourself doub…
“You may be right.”
After several conflicting and perhaps confusing discussions about friendship, I decided to clarify for myself, who is a friend.
So, you’re looking at that “to do” list and wondering how — and when — you’ll ever get it done.
Much has changed since the day I first walked into the newspaper office back in 1982 to talk about covering sports as a correspondent.
“Those who gossip with you may also gossip about you.”
Once again, we are in that designated period of the year where we celebrate Black History. Repeated yearly recognition is given to the same fe…
We all have our strengths — and our weaknesses.
So, you think no one in your extended circle is a narcissist or a sociopath?
Just recently celebrating another birthday has prompted me to take a hard look at my past and thank God for all that He has brought me through.
Let’s face it. There are enough external critics in the world — without having to listen to that voice inside your head.
Have you noticed a trend toward the selection of words for the New Year instead of resolutions?
Most folks get excited about receiving presents and giving gifts. This is especially true for certain holidays, such as birthdays, anniversari…
New Year’s Day is my favorite holiday. 365 delicious days. 52 wonderful weeks. 12 mesmerizing months.
Here we are — at the end of another year. A good time to take stock of our lives.
Well, ready or not it’s here.
It’s that time of the year when so many distractions could make one forget the real meaning of Christmas. People everywhere are rushing, going…
During this season of extended family gatherings, you may find yourself in the middle of catching up with others’ lives.
Well, the countdown is inside of two weeks now, so besides not pouting and crying, we better make sure the gifts are here (or at least in tran…
As we wrap up another year, I’ve been reflecting on the 14 years I’ve been writing this column. And I want to give a shout-out to my loyal and…
During this season of Advent most Christians are focused on celebrating the birth of Jesus over 2000 years ago, and/or their focus may be on t…
I always think of the concept of kindness as so admirable. And it is.
As I write this, it’s been 12 years since my “November to Remember.”
Time out means to pause or take a break from whatever you may be doing.
What a difference one letter makes! I like to think of ThanksLiving as an endless season.
Do you often feel you’re juggling things on your platter just to get through the day?
I enjoy crafting and I find that at different seasons of my life I have indulged in a variety of different crafts and techniques. Currently I …
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re too small,” says British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson.
“The hills resound with the sounds of Mountaineer football, and the West Virginia University Mountaineers are on the air!”
I’ve been watching a TV show called “Ordinary Joe.” The premise is very interesting. It follows a college graduate named Joe throughout the ye…
There are several definitions of snapshot in the dictionary. Possibly what comes to mind when you hear the word “snapshot” is this definition:…
Habits govern our behavior — for better or for worse.
With so much going on in the world today, it’s easy to get bogged down in the bad news — from COVID-19 to terrorism to political discourse tha…
Let’s face it. There are enough external critics in the world — without having to listen to that voice inside your head.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of darkness in many lives and for several different reasons.
Happy World Animal Day!
When you enter a person’s home, do you automatically make assumptions about their values from what you see? Do you feel welcomed or intimidate…
You know the pattern.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the past year, it’s that so many things are outside our control. And that can be very stressful.
This may seem strange to you, but take a few minutes and think about the following evidence. If you are unable to fall asleep at night, counti…
Don’t you love those times when you’re on top of your game? Everything just seems to flow — easily and effortlessly. I call it “E-Squared.”
Do you feel like you live in a world of “mights?” This might happen, or that might happen. In reality, we all live in this world. In fact, it …
Would a jury find you guilty of making your own plans?
Quick — how often do you refresh your newsfeed? Or check email or social media?
I’ve written before that one of the fringe benefits that come with this job is meeting amazing people.
You know the signs.
What is it that you are holding on to for no good reason? Do you need the baggage?
You likely know how important your relationships are to your happiness.
There are a few positive things that come with old age, along with sore knees, creaky joints and the knowledge that the days behind you are li…
How much time do you spend worrying about what other people think?
There are people all over the world whose entire focus is seeking power. They seek money, fame or riches. They thirst for new adventures and m…
Ever notice how you’re drawn to certain colors? For me, it’s teal and orange.
With summer vacation season here, many of us are so happy to once again get together with extended families.
You know the feeling. You’re running that loop over and over in your head — looking at a situation and wishing you had made a different decision.
Picture this. You’re at a party, and you think you can easily identify the introverts and extroverts in the crowd.
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- West Virginia PSC opens investigation into Charleston gas outage
- West Virginia businesses ready to rack up profits from buck season
- Small Business Saturday: Thinking small helps your neighbors win big
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- Nucor West Virginia looks to hire additional team members as project gets underway
- Free Thanksgiving meals to be held across North Central West Virginia
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after she sued the powerful music producer
- Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects constitutional ballot challenge
- Colorado judge keeps Trump on the ballot, rejecting an attempt to bar him under the Constitution’s insurrection clause
- West Virginia DNR Releases Hunting Rules and Regulations for 2023-2024 Season
- West Virginia Among Top 10 States for Fatal House Fires, Study Finds
- Former WV State Police Trooper Pleads No Contest in Domestic Violence Case
- Speaker Johnson says he'll make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available to the general public
- ChatGPT-maker Open AI pushes out co-founder and CEO Sam Altman, says he wasn't 'consistently candid'
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