Live with reasonable anxiety

All of us have experienced what it means to be anxious, to some extent that it becomes unreasonable.  But therapist John L.

Relief? Try lessons learned

Do I have a tale to tell you.  While I often defer writing a column unless applicable, I thought I would offer you a lighthearted look into what happens when you cannot see the future. The decision to give Americans an economic stimulus payment made many hearts leap for joy.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

There is much good in the world.  In 1847, the Choctaw Nation managed to collect $170 and send it to the starving peasants in Ireland’s County Cork to help ease the impacts of the potato famine.

The effectiveness trap for Fauci and Birx

We have all had our fill of COVID-19 news.  The death tolls, monumental human suffering, acts of human kindness, heroic efforts to tame the beast and economic impacts on millions of unemployed workers will be in our memories forever. There is one more aspect that needs some thought.

Remember to thank your instructors

This week, we celebrate Teacher and School Staff Appreciation Week and we are encouraging everyone to show gratitude for those whose strength and dedication to their students has shown brightly during these challenging times.

You’re growing a papaya tree?

Like a doctor removing something important, Herb Collins gently peeled the wrapper back from the root ball and tenderly placed the baby tree in the hole.  Then he stood and walked around it to see which way he should align it. Actually, he thought, it looks pretty good just the way it is.

‘Social distancing’ before it was popular

My father practiced social distancing before anybody knew what it was.  Actually, he practiced it on my brother, Ken, and me.  One day he said to us, “Boys, I need you to go stay a couple of weeks with your Mama Stevens, or your Mama and Papa Hudgins.” “Why can’t we stay home?” I asked pitifully.

Keep immune system strong during pandemic

It is honestly scary to get infected with the coronavirus, but we have to do something to help strengthen our immune system as the best way to get rid of COVID-19.  The following six scientifically supported ways may help fight off illness. * Get enough sleep.

Ramadan can have different traditions

It has been a weary time in our land.  Personally, what added to the weariness is not being able to gather with family, friends and our church families.  I was very mindful how very different the holy time of Passover and Easter were this year.

What to do about those roots!

Maintaining a good relationship with your editor is important. So it is my policy to stop by The Graham Star office every week and discuss my column ideas with Kevin Hensley.  Last week, I suggested that my column could be about roots.