A day which will never be forgotten

June 24 was a day which will never be forgotten.  At 6 a.m. my ritual of reading newsfeeds began. The weather was a cool 60 degrees, while I awaited Beth’s arrival with our morning cup of coffee. We love the view of Lake Santeetlah and discussing current events.

Times of service tend to come and go

One Sunday morning a preacher noticed some visitors at the service. After worship, he shook hands.  The visitors stayed till everyone left. They introduced themselves as the pulpit committee from Big City Church.

Relax; take it easy, to fight stomach pain

We all have experienced what it means to have a belly ache that can vary from a dull ache to a sharp pinch. Because of this condition, this can make us feel nauseated, bloated, or full.  In this case, you might have gas or diarrhea, or you might be constipated.

State of the Star

Today marks the 66th anniversary of your consistent standard for all things Graham County, The Graham Star. When Gene Robinson’s brainchild first appeared on newsprint on June 24, 1955, Dwight D.

Ella wanted a cow

At an age when most girls would want an animal, they would likely choose either a dog or a cat.   Not with Ella McGuire.  At age 10, she requested a milk cow. Her parents – Wayne and Jessica McGuire – asked her and other relatives who was going to milk the cow.

A faithful father

If I had only one word to describe my father, it would be faithfulness.  As Father’s Day comes and goes, my father has not. He is still here, both literally and figuratively.

Avoid hernia before it’s too late

The National Center for Health Statistics said roughly five million Americans experience abdominal-wall hernias, annually.  And of those, approximately ⅔ are inguinal and ⅓ are ventral or incisions. Furthermore, over a million of those hernia operations a year happen in the United States.

Time for Vacation Bible School

With summer comes one of my favorite events of the year: Vacation Bible School.  I was privileged to attend many Vacation Bible School’s during my childhood and for decades, have taught, led, played, sang and took a few pies in the face for the team.

Put the phone down

A few weeks ago, one of my closest friends confided the need for a break from their phone. And all I could feel was envy, because deep down I knew they were capable (and, frankly, deserved it), but I could not create my own separation from my mobile device. For years, I have despised social media.

Enlightenment will always trump darkness

From my standpoint, this column should be the last in a series of four very different columns by two very different authors.  Two brilliant philosopher scientists have been maligned in previous columns, so it was my duty to come to their defense.  Thomas Malthus predicted overpopulation.