by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
THE WORDS “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can make for heavy hearts and tear-stained eyes in the parking lot. For...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
Have you ever felt so hungry you could eat a horse? The growling and gurgling of your stomach begs you to fill it with something substantial. You’re angry and irritable because you know a mere sandwich won’t quench the hunger that consumes you. After an early morning...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! The buzzer sounded and runners of all ages took off. Feet hit the blacktop in repetition as they spent the next 3.1 or 10.2 miles running in the muggy, summer-morning heat while helping to raise money for two worthy causes. These dedicated...
by Wesley Bryant | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
THE CLASSROOM is like railroad tracks. Hard workers spent years, decades—centuries even—laying the groundwork for the trains to run smoothly from coast to coast. They’re strong. And they last for many years to come, as train after train uses the same beams of steel...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
DEFINING THE meaning of teacher requires more than Merriam-Webster; it takes a deeper look and a second glance. More than a job with a summer-long vacation, teachers are motivated by their love for children and desire to see them succeed in life. Their motivation is...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
IT MIGHT be one of the most exciting yet stressful times of the year, rivaling that of Christmas. It requires preparation, planning, logistics, time, and money. I’m almost sure there are military operations that have been executed with less strategic maneuvering than...
