Sick horse and stolen feed, part II

It was not my idea.  I never would have thought to write about my sick horse’s feed being stolen from the bed of my truck, but at the editor’s suggestion, I wrote about my experience.

Just say no to change

By John Colwell REVVED UP *Editor’s note: The views expressed in this op-ed do not reflect those of The Graham Star. Your hometown newspaper remains neutral on these topics and will continue to impartially print both sides of the issue.

How to feel about wealthy presidents

Americans have always been ambivalent toward our leaders being wealthy.  George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other early presidents were wealthy landowners.

Boomer vs. Millenial: A False Feud

“The children now love luxury; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise.” This quote may sound like a Baby Boomer berating a Millennial, but the writer lived more than 2,000 years ago.  These are the words of Socrates.

Build your marriage around Jesus

“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:2-3). What is the essential ingredient to a long-lasting relationship?

Predictions for the next decade

This week brings the end of a decade and the beginning of a new one. Transitions make for interesting times.  Here are some predictions and hope for the next 10 years.

Stealing from a sick horse

For six years, my horses and I made a living together.  Riding lessons, birthday parties, school functions, field trips, weddings, movies – we did it all.  My black Tennessee Walker, Percy and my gray Missouri Fox Trotter, Marlon, gave thousands of kids their first horseback rides.

Origins of "12 Days" examined

Christmas has come and gone once again.   For many years now, Christmas has been celebrated on Dec. 25.  But there was a time in the earlier days of our county and other parts of western North Carolina that Christmas was celebrated on Jan. 6 and referred to as “Old Christmas.

Politics, property and political correctness

If you learn one thing from more than 50 years of public service, it is that the most intractable problems are often solved with humor.  Today, we are very polarized. People are addicted to using electronic devices and social networks to yell at each other.