Editor, Rappahannock Times: Sunday’s decision by President Biden has prompted many in the Democratic party to express gratitude. In a statement by Chair Susan Swecker of the Virginia Democratic Party, “President Biden has been one of the most transformative and effective presidents in history. President Biden has never been in politics for himself. Though his decision not to run is […]
Columns & Opinion
POV: Generations Through The Airport
We grabbed the suitcases from the attic that were collecting dust and filled them to the brim with clothes. We said goodbye to our puppies as they watched out the front window as the black suburban kicked up dust from the gravel driveway on its way to the airport. Inside the car sat my parents in the front seat, my […]
Drive-In Movies
There’s nothing like a cool night, a warm date, a cold drink, and a hot dog at a drive-in movie. It’s sad to read that this sunset entertainment is declining. In the 1960s, there were about 4000 nationwide. Today there are reportedly under 200. Drive-ins were places that welcomed children (many had playgrounds), several teenagers piled into one car, young […]
Bookworm Review: End Of Active Service
The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a prairie in Wisconsin with two dogs, one patient man, and 20,000 books. “End of Active Service” by Matt Young c.2024, Bloomsbury $28.99 304 pages You’re talking to yourself again. And why not? A […]
Are You Ready For The Summer Olympics?
Just because there are trained professionals dealing with the infrastructure, logistics and marketing of the Summer Olympics, it doesn’t let the rest of us off the hook. To fulfill our obligations as world citizens, instead of just blundering into nearly three weeks of pageantry and athleticism, we should apply critical thinking to the whole phenomenon. But you’re probably way ahead […]
Here’s A Tip
* Glassware will sparkle if you add a capful of bleach to the rinse water when hand-washing dishes. * “Berries are in season, and I use berry baskets for lots of little storage uses. The best one is to use one to hold my sponges at the sink area. It keeps small brushes corralled as well.” — I.R. in Florida […]
Out To Pastor
Having A Brain Can Be A ProblemI have been showing people a picture of my brain for almost a month now. I’ve been having a lot of fun doing it and teasing people by saying, “I have proof that I have a brain.” In the beginning, I just believed that having a brain would be a wonderful experience for me. Little did I know that having […]
On The Road Again: Baltimore, Md.
We’re driving north again, a day trip, but still I’m behind the wheel, the GPS spitting out its reminders in advance. Three hours hence in Baltimore there is a new baby, ten days old, my tenth grandchild, fifth granddaughter. We are going to meet her, hug her big sister, congratulate her mother and father, and take pictures of the new […]
Head In The Game: VCU-Led Study Looks To Advance Concussion Care
For Female AthletesBella Ross isn’t used to holding back when it comes to sports. The rising junior is an active athlete, having played on varsity teams for softball and basketball at Godwin High School in Henrico County, Virginia, as well as travel teams through the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). However, after sustaining multiple concussions, Bella has had to adopt a new approach […]
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