By Tom PolandTomPoland.net No more glory years, a beauty nonetheless. A junkyard hiding in woods surprised me. Old cars and pick-ups sat at odd angles, a senior citizen social of sorts. The years had extracted their toll. A sedan’s hood was up as if she had died in the midstContinue Reading
By Radley West Ah, New Year’s resolutions—a grand tradition that involves setting life-changing goals on December 31, only to tuck them away like old holiday decorations by mid-January. But we keep doing it because nothing says “I’m serious about change” like announcing your dreams to a roomful of people wearingContinue Reading
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
By Eileen Renders After menopause, women become increasingly susceptible to bone loss. However, aging men who become increasingly inactive can also develop bone loss. Osteopenia is a condition that occurs when the body does not make new bone as quickly as old bone is reabsorbed. Usually, there are no symptomsContinue 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 Eileen Renders Weight has always been a touchy subject with much of the population. Many of us are overweight, or obese. Some are underweight while others are a good weight, yet not physically fit. Factors that can predetermine one’s weight might be genetics, and inheriting fat genes from parents.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