by Wesley Bryant | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
ALL I want for Christmas iiiiiiis…yoooooOOooooOOoouuuUUUuuu.” Can you hear it already? It’s that time of year once again. A time of year when a heated blanket feels like a hug. Every inch of the warmth feels like therapy from head to toe. Marshmallows swirl in the...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 1, 2022 | Cover
As you put on your next new pair of shoes, hold that empty box a few minutes longer. Look inside at what it holds. What do you see? Packing paper? Cardboard? Look again. That empty box has the potential to change the lives of children and adults around the world. You...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 — no matter your age, the day World War II crossed our borders is more than a date on our calendars; it’s a somber memorial to the 2,335 lives sacrificed to protect our freedom. For those fortunate enough to visit the official...
by Guest Writer | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
OFTEN, WHEN we think about helping someone in need, our minds immediately begin brainstorming what to do. Typical thoughts that come to mind are: “Let’s pay the electric bill. Who can build a ramp for the home? We will buy and bring groceries. How much...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 1, 2022 | Feature
HOW CAN a word trigger so many emotional responses, and why is it fair that it does? While we could erase the word from the dictionary, doing so would do nothing to erase it from our lives. However, with our support, an organization working to erase it from our...
