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When we think of a dirt road, it is usually negative. Most people think of rough bumps, dust and mud when it rains. I do not think of it that way. I was reminded of an old country song sang by Sawyer Brown. They are a country group that sang a song titled, The Dirt…

We have all heard of the Seven Deadly Sins. The Bible says six things the Lord hates, ye seven are an abomination unto him Proverb 6:16. The Bible lists them as a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to…

We live in an age that celebrates independence and individuality, where the default response to friction is often to cut ties and move on. We curate our social feeds; select our friends based on shared interests, and discard relationships that no longer serve our immediate happiness. But there is one foundational relationship that defies this…

When I was little, I used to spend hours staring at the ocean, fascinated by the mystery of marine life. That passion has grown with me, and today, at 17 years old, I’m proud to volunteer with the Environmental Youth Leadership Program at the Georgia Aquarium. This experience has not only taught me about marine…

It occurred to me that, contrary to what many think, the world is getting bigger with each passing day. Take a look around. Walk into almost any public space – a restaurant, a waiting room, even a family gathering – and what do you see? A sea of bowed heads, faces illuminated by the glow…

I just can’t help myself sometimes. Newspaper headline writers have way too much time on their hands, or in some cases, maybe not enough time. They are hilarious. – Safety meeting ends in accident – Federal agents raid gun shop, find weapons – Woman falls in hospital, told to call an ambulance – Attorney accidentally…

Few topics stir as much debate as income taxes. “The rich don’t pay their fair share” is a claim repeated so often that it has become a cliché. What counts as a “fair share”? Ultimately, that’s a matter of philosophy and perspective. Some would argue fairness means that everyone pays the same amount, some argue…

In the United States, a curious phenomenon of legal gravity is at play. Laws are constantly being passed, but they rarely, if ever, disappear. This creates an ever-growing, bewildering body of statutes and regulations that threaten to overwhelm both the public and the legal system itself. We are, in essence, drowning in rules, many of…

I believe our society could be in trouble. I witnessed an example that points to coming issues within our society a few days back. Our dog had a medical issue, and I had to take him to our veterinarian in a neighboring community. After leaving the vet’s office, I stopped at a little convenience store…