I must express my pride in the American People. One hundred days of the Trump administration is over. During that time Trump managed to upend most citizens’ lives in one or more ways. I’m not going into what he has done, rather I’m going to give a shout out to all the people who have appeared at rallies, protests, and […]
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Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins
My friend Mel just got back from an aunt’s funeral, where he met family members he did not know he had. Personally, I’ve met more relatives at funerals than I have at weddings…but maybe it’s because weddings require an invitation. Last month, my uncle told me that my third cousin had died. No, two cousins didn’t die before her. She […]
Bookworm Review: When The Harvest Comes
“When the Harvest Comes” by Denne Michele Norris c.2025, Random House $28.00 304 pages Happy is the bride the sun shines on. Of all the cliches that exist about weddings, that’s the one that seems to make you smile the most. Just invoking good weather and bright sunshine feels like a cosmic blessing on the newlyweds and their future. It’s […]
Shall We Talk About Medicare?
When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, did my five-year-old self truly comprehend the personal milestone that I would someday reach? Nah. My five-year-old self couldn’t comprehend that Christmas 1965 would ever arrive, let alone that I would someday have my own brand spanking new Medicare card. It’s right here in my wallet. I […]
Out To Pastor
It Was A Snarly Kind Of DayLast week The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage had another one of her girl days with our daughter and granddaughter. I had some work to do in my office, so I was rather happy to be alone for the day. Nothing is more important to me than getting my work done. I was getting started, and suddenly realized there was […]
Tappahannock Area Devotional Page
Nothing Can Separate Us“Nothing, not even our own mistakes, can separate us from the love of God” Romans 8:32-39 In Romans 8, Paul delivers a persuasive argument for believing eternal security, and its framed with these questions: Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? The answer is simple: No one can bring an accusation against believers and make it stick. Satan tries, […]
Tilapia That Wasn’t Stored Properly Causes Scombroid
To Your Good Health By Dr. Keith RoachDEAR DR. ROACH: I ate some tilapia last night, and within an hour, I had nausea and a headache, then vomiting a few hours later, and now diarrhea. What do you think is going on? — V.P. ANSWER: I would be interested if you felt any sensation of warmth on your face or neck or any flushing, as your symptoms […]
Gov. Youngkin: Intervene To Protect Virginians From Predatory Debt Collection Practices
Here is the reality: Most Americans with cancer who report struggling to pay for medical expenses or navigating medical debt are insured. These are regular people who have done everything “right” — either they signed up for their Medicare or Medicaid coverage, held onto jobs with employersponsored plans or were self-insured on the marketplace. Then, they got cancer and the […]
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