Writing provides author therapy
Writing a column or blogging is an outlet that allows the writer to share thoughts, ideas and opinions.
Whether they have any validity in the grand scheme of things is pretty much up to the reader, not the writer.
For the writer, it is therapy.
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Regional agencies offer lots of help for businesses
When you are in business you should know who the people are who can help you establish a direction that includes you in the future of economic development in your community
"He's a biter and we don't know why," said Siri, his caretaker at the Siamese Rescue Center in Virginia where he and his half brother, Sed, had taken up residence after their owner gave them up for adoption.
W.Va. governor wants free electricity for landowners affected by power line
While the West Virginia Public Service Commission is still considering a compromise plan offered by Allegheny Energy for its TrAILCo high voltage power line construction, Gov. Joe Manchin has provided a counter offer that calls for a tax, rate reductions for residents and other concessions by the utility conglomerate.
Budgeting for vacation — and keeping gasoline safe
I’ve taken about half my vacation time so far this year and for most of the two separate weeks, I stayed home and worked on my newly renovated kitchen, cleaned and basically enjoyed not having deadlines to meet.
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Taste, nutrition should be focus of grocery shopping
When Amy Shuman was writing her column for the Cumberland Times-News, I often read with interest her focus on nutrition, especially when it comes to fruits and vegetables in season and organic menus.