by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Stories
STEP INTO the office of the Bedford County Archives and Records Center (BCARC) with me. Now, close your eyes and take a deep breath. That’s more than the smell of old books and records; that’s a current of electricity powering a teleporter loaded with archaeological...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Feature
SPENDING MOST, if not all, of your time with a loved one that can’t recognize their surroundings, forgets if they’ve eaten recently, or can’t remember your name can be more than overwhelming. It might even leave you feeling exhausted, depressed, and hopeless. While...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Cover
WHEN YOU see Terry and Joanne Theis, you’ll likely see them holding hands. Even from a distance, you sense the depth of their love for each other. It’s the picture of their loving relationship that draws others to them. But it’s more than their love for each other...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Feature
FOOD IS a universal love language… one that needs no words. Memories are made around the fellowship of the table where love, laughter, and a sense of belonging comingle with the sweet aroma of our favorite foods. There, we are nourished by mind, body, and soul. Robert...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Stories
I DON’T KNOW a stranger. Call it a hazard of my job as a writer, but I genuinely enjoy meeting people, and it is even better if I can turn them into friends. There’s a great quote by Maya Angelou that reminds us of the importance of the effect we have on each other....