Here is a new way to think of CHIP – not a chocolate chip, not a chip off the old block, not really a chip at all, but an acronym for a large helping hand extended to a wee tiny baby’s or small child’s hand. The indescribable joy and delight in bringing a new baby into the world can be dampened when money is tight and life is hard. The outstanding work of the CHIP program in all corners of the …
Hokie football twins, Jayden and Jorden McDonald, are quick to roll their eyes at how everyone expects them to be the same. While the 2021 Salem High School grads, as identical twins, …
The Knowltons moved to the New River Valley the same year that General Motors launched the first electric car and Mariah Carey topped the charts with “Always Be My Baby” and “One …
Bob Ross, the fluffy-haired, bearded, soft-spoken television painter said that “anyone can put a masterpiece on canvas with a little practice”. His PBS TV show, The Joy of Painting, ran for 11 …
From carrying the burdens of life on one’s shoulders, putting forth a cold shoulder or offering a shoulder to cry on, to looking over your shoulder, taking a weight off your shoulders …
Like your family tree, owning property gives you roots, but renting gives you wings. Is it better to rent or buy after age 65? Well, isn’t that the $64,000 question? The short answer …
People will try anything to improve their health. In fact, 2024 lifestyle trends are marked by an increased interest in everyday practicality and outdoor adventure. Start Simple For many, practicality and the outdoors go …
When it comes to curious tennis scoring rules, it’s an odd fact that “love” equals zero. While so many funny analogies can be made from this (it’s also played on a court!), …
David Boyd works as a Registered Nurse, but it was an earlier job stocking shelves at Food Lion that proved pivotal on the family front. “I met Heather one day on the …
You can “go places” you never dreamed of, “meet people” you never thought about, “learn skills” you never practiced before, reduce your stress level, sleep better, advance your career, grow your imagination, …