By Mike DuBose I’ve spent a lot of time trying to comprehend what really happened the night that I saw Ole Saint Nick. When I share my experience with friends and psychologist colleagues, they provide all types of explanations for how I “perceived” that I saw him. Santa Claus, whileContinue Reading
By Tom Poland: A Southern Writer TomPoland.net It’s annually voted the most popular Christmas song. Perhaps it’s the most controversial. When Savannah resident James L. Pierpont composed the song he sowed the seeds for a dispute. Pierpont wrote his Christmas classic in the autumn of 1857. You know the songContinue Reading
One man’s fear is another man’s career. By Tom PolandTomPoland.net Come the cold, dormant months, few snakes, if any, are out and about. Perhaps winter makes a good time to read about the critters many fear. You know, the only good snake is a dead snake. The irrational fear ofContinue Reading
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living with a disability is 28 percent higher than without. Needs such as medical care, specialized equipment, assistive technology, adaptive housing,Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose Most Americans don’t understand Climate Change – I didn’t. As an unbiased researcher, I write without private opinions but want to review the facts – not what politicians, government, and media promote. With open minds, please allow me to share my in-depth studies from many reputable sourcesContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net You won’t find my mother’s secret to this recipe. It’s in the story. Photo by Debra Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last ever, butContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A southern writer. From church to home, an antique pew escaped Helene and found new life. Sunday service is a time when the pulpit, piano, and organ assume major roles. Add Bible and hymnal to the list. Pews, however, get overlooked. Thus, I turn my attention toContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders If you like thousands of others cannot tolerate the side effects of Statin drugs to lower the “bad” cholesterol due to elevated Liver enzymes, weakness in the arms, etc., there are ways to take control naturally if your cholesterol is not overwhelmingly high, such as in someContinue Reading
By Radley West Anytime Fitness It’s no secret that getting outside feels good, but did you know that outdoor exercise can actually work wonders for your mental health? Whether you’re walking, running, biking, or even doing yoga in the park, moving your body in nature provides benefits that go wayContinue Reading
By Tom Poland: A Southern Writer TomPoland.net The weather experts predict a warmer winter than usual. That assures me we’ll get snow this winter. Meteorology is the science of studying the atmosphere’s processes and phenomena. Remember the projected path of Helene? Tells you a lot. How would you like toContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Dermatologist Allison Cashman, MD During our interviews, a heartbroken-Mother described how her 40-year-old daughter, with young teenagers, was dying from melanoma. The disease originated with an innocent-looking mole, until the colors changed from an even-toned tan to a concoction of tan, black, red, and white. BordersContinue Reading