I don’t say it enough, but we truly have one of the best communities I’ve ever seen. The way our people rally around each other in times of sickness, heartache and likewise celebrate in …

In the spirit of National Reading Month, I thought I would drop in, stretch my “writing legs,” and provide some reading content for a change.  My title might be Advertising Director, …

I’ve never been one to mince words when it comes sharing how I feel at any given moment. I’ve learned a lot in my lifetime about sharing thoughts — especially when, if ever, and even then, I …

Originally written in 1994: Now that Christmas is over it’s time to take down the tree and decorations. Time to put the lights back in the old worn box, with the promise to find a new or …

Here we are. We find ourselves at the dawn of a new year. Today marks day 1 of 365 possible days for you to change the world. Last week we celebrated Christmas. The holiday means different …

After rushing to get everything packed, a husband and wife arrived at the airport for their early morning flight. “I wish I had brought the refrigerator,” the wife told her husband. …

There’s an old Christmas card in an old dusty trunk and it brings back sweet memories to me. Though it is faded and worn it’s as precious as the morn, when I found it neath our first Christmas …

Few works outside the Bible are as closely linked with Christmastime as A Christmas Carol, the classic yuletide ghost story originally published by the immortal Charles Dickens in 1843. The tale of …

I heard the story of a sweet, gentle boy of the age of 10, who had been orphaned upon the death of his parents. Let’s just say his name was Henry. He was sent to live with his aunt, who had no …

One of my all-time favorite stories is about the panicking country boy who called the fire department to report his home on fire. “Get over here,” he shouted into the phone. “My house is …

The lights give a fairy like image as they twinkle in the night.  This is the best time of year to my way of thinking.  Time to let “the child” in you come out to play and help …

Not long after waking up on my “sleeping in day” this past Saturday, I received a very welcomed e-mail from Kentucky Press Association Executive Director David Thompson, congratulating me on …

As I have reflected on this last year, my mind almost slips into a spin.  I have never lived such a short or more historic year in my lifetime.  And for all the fulness that has been …

When I was growing up, the excitement of Christmas began the day after Thanksgiving. I had to write Santa a letter, I had to make sure my mom knew what I needed as well, she could pick up the slack …

Somewhere amid the lights, the decorations, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the hot chocolate and cookies, the laughter, and the joy, you can find the real reason for the holiday we call …

Perhaps you remember the story about the fellow who went to the flower shop and asked for orchids. “I’m sorry, but we have sold out of orchids,” the lady behind the counter said, “but we …

Christmas is quickly approaching in the same way a runaway train speeds with great, increasing momentum becoming an out of control situation. I still have a few gifts to buy, sporadic things …

“My conscience is captive to the word of God! To go against conscience is neither right nor safe. I therefore cannot, and I will not recant! Here I stand. I can do no other.”—Martin Luther …

The following story is a reprint that appeared in the Mountain Advocate on December 27, 1973, from the Quill and Scroll, the newspaper from the KCHS Journalism Class, written by Sandy Brooks …

Most people assume that Christmas is hardest for children who stopped believing in Santa Claus… but I think the holidays are most difficult for those who have experienced a recent loss, through …