Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

From page to screen

Read these books before they hit the screen!   The Amateur by Robert Littell The film, which will…

Tales of the Hunts

Sunrises

Duck hunting allows plenty of time for reflection. On some fast action hunts, my retrievers are happy. Other…

Steps to Hope - Diane Nelson

Awareness of hope in our community

By Diane Nelson Much of the work extended to Steps to Hope clients relies on partnerships we have…

The Real World - Kirk Gollwitzer

Good vs. Great: What makes a standout real estate professional?

The National Association of Realtors and its chief economist, Lawrence Yun, recently released 2025 housing market predictions with…

Roots and Reflections - Josh Lanier

It’s not just the smoke in my eyes

By Josh Lanier As I began drafting what I thought would be an interesting read about Appalachian language…

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Wife is in a bad mood

Dear Aunty Pam,   My wife is going through the menopause and I feel like I have to…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

When words we use don’t work so well

We use words to communicate everything from joy to sadness, from warnings to invitations. We often know when…

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Cool facts about magnificent monarchs

Monarch butterflies are some of the most fascinating and beloved creatures in nature. With their bright orange wings…

Notes from the Field - Tamar Reno

Fires and farmers 

By Tamar Reno   Three fires are burning in Polk County. Collectively, they’ve burned nearly 6,500 acres. Officials…

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

I’m no doctor, but…

This one is for you guys. And it’s a bit personal. Not for me—for you. Now, why on…