John Phillip Sousa is called “The King of the March”. But he is not “The March King”. Other people and events contend for the royalty designation in this month. At first glance, the month of March does not seem remarkable. If climate change cooperates we slide from Winter into Spring every y…

When we talk ,we use words. (Brilliant statement, Jim W., but bear with me folks). We use words in communication of two kinds. One is for information, “It’s going to rain.” The other expresses feelings, “I love rainy days”. Some words carry negative feelings like war, abuse, and hate. Others…

Union College in Barbourville, Ky has made the headlines recently, and no doubt, they will continue to be the subject of conversation, especially for those that love Union College and have some of the orange in their blood.  One of the reasons why the conversation will continue, is because t…

Spring is a time for all things new. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the rain washes the winter blues away. In this spirit, I decided to try a new appetizer for our family dinner last Friday night. It was enjoyed by everyone, so I thought I would share.

It is obvious that hostility in family relations will lessen when toxic, angry, and violent aspects are removed. Arguments would stop and discussions and communication would begin. However, many toxic and violent practices hide from view as if they are normal. Couples know they argue and fig…

This warm weather is making me want to transition from soup season to salad season. There is nothing like a good fresh salad. It’s not quite time yet, but when those farmer’s markets open, I want you to have some creative salad recipes to reflect on, this one is sure to be a hit.

In the early evening, Tom wound around the last three miles of the curvy mountain road in his daily commute to home. He said to the windshield, “My job bores me. My life bores me. I wish something, anything, would happen for a change.” (Watch out what you wish for, Tom!)

Have you ever just had one of those weeks where it seems like if it can go wrong, it will go wrong? Well, that was my husband and me last week. Overwhelming work schedules, intense rain on our backyard projects, and to beat it all we had a water leak that turned out to be a big job just to n…

Psalm Chapter 1, verse 3, has an expression that I find encouraging and challenging.  That verse of scripture reads “They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season…”.  This text speaks to the follower of Jesus who strives to follow His Will for their lives.  This …

In the 1950s Cold War, if the nukes had gone off, there would have been no survivors no matter how many “Survival Shelters” were built. Women who survive family violence and abuse are damaged for life. Survivors of extreme hardships rarely get awards and recognition.