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Patterson’s Perspective

by Mark Patterson Contrary to popular myth probably originated by somebody who watched “The Black Stallion” one too many times, mammals classified as equine are not “born to run.” At least not while toting whip-slashing humans- even small ones who routinely skip dinner so as…

Just MY Opinion…..by Tamara Pettit

…..The rumors are true that Tenaska can lease the property  under Tomlinson Run State Park for carbon capture sequestration wells.  That wasn’t the case until less than six months ago. On April 20, 2025 Governor Patrick Morrisey signed SB 627 into law.  That legislation now…

And Then Again………by Tamara

…….. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I think the American Cancer Society does the best job of marketing the cause of any in the health care industry.  No-one wants to think of breast cancer, but everyone knows a family member or friend who hashad…

Life with the Parkinheimers

by Jeff & Mary Anne Woofter Life with the Parkinheimers Faith in the Struggle By Jeff & Mary Anne Woofter When Mary Anne and I began this journey with Parkinson’s and Early Onset Alzheimer’s, we quickly learned that faith would play a vital role in…

Patterson’s Perspective

By Mark Patterson I hate rain. Who wants to stay indoors or endure getting drenched? And it takes about two droplets to constrict my twitchy bronchial tubes, making every breath an effort, sometimes for up to a week. Bring the heat and I bask. Let…

And Then Again…..by Tamara

The 1st Amendment is in jeopardy and it’s not just journalists  who should be concerned.   Signed in 1791, the amendment ensures freedom of expression and prohibits restricting the press.  It also  prohibits restricting the right of a citizen to speak out. There are exceptions to…

Life with the Parkinheimers

with Jeff & Mary Anne Woofter When Mary Anne and I began this journey with Parkinson’s and Early Onset Alzheimer’s, we quickly learned that faith would play a vital role in how we faced the challenges ahead. Our faith doesn’t erase the difficulties, but it…

Patterson’s Perspective

By Mark Patterson By some estimates, 600 MILLION cyber -attacks occur each day. Please advise whoever compiles those stats to raise last Monday’s count to 600 million plus one. I got hacked. Violated, humiliated, defenseless, -you name it, I feel it. Plus a few other…