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Beautiful Strength

by Theresa Thomas | Oct 31, 2016 | Living, Regular Feature | 0 |

Small Things Series: Little Things Can Make a Big Difference “Beautiful Strength” by T. Thomas...

White Gloves

by Theresa Thomas | Oct 24, 2016 | Living, Regular Feature | 0 |

Small Things Series: Little Things Can Make a Big Difference “White Gloves” by T. Thomas Mr. Jim...

Confessions of a Closet Redneck

by Lorraine Murray | Mar 1, 2011 | General | 0 |

I’m a closet redneck. I like my grits drenched in butter and my chicken heavily fried. And whenever I get in the car to run an errand, I switch the dial to country music. I love songs about the real-life, down-to-earth truths of...

Pass the Manners Please: Navigating Politely in a Rude World

by Theresa Thomas | Nov 19, 2010 | Family | 0 |

If we were able, somehow, to catapult a person from the 1800s to the present time, I don’t think the biggest surprise for him would be the inventions or progress we’ve made. Sure, the Internet would wow. The automobiles would...

Because We Love Them So Much

by Randy Hain | Jun 29, 2010 | Family | 0 |

My wife and I are blessed with two wonderful boys, Alex and Ryan, ages 12 and nine. The catalyst for this article occurred after a recent family birthday celebration. We went to a nicer restaurant than usual because of the...