This past Saturday morning, I had breakfast at First Baptist Church, Kingsport. The occasion was the kickoff for the third Acts of Love ministry our church does throughout the city. Some 350 people were involved in a number of ministries to share the love of Christ. Those included among others a host of projects which included volunteer work at the... READ MORE >
We have a gorgeous day here in Willowbrook, but the wind is quite fierce right now. If I go outside to check the mail, I may end up in Johnson City. Teddy’s Restaurant surely must have been rocking a few days ago on March 28. I heard there was quite a party going on to celebrate Doris Ann Jonas’ birthday,... READ MORE >
Oh, my! It appears Winter has returned. It’s cold as I write this column on Friday here in Willowbrook. It must be one of our annual cold spells: dogwood winter, blackberry winter or redbud winter. I never know which one makes its appearance first, second and third. I’m just looking forward to the 70-degree temperature predicted for a few days... READ MORE >
And now, April. “April is the path to brighter days.” “Embrace the new month as a blank canvas, ready to be filled with beautiful moments, accomplishments and joy.” (Anonymous). I trust April 2024 will be a very special month for each of you, our faithful readers. Lots of friends and family have had birthdays in the last few days. Let’s... READ MORE >
Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful spring weather we have been having for several days. Isn’t it refreshing to experience this season of the year with its beauty of Bradford pears, forsythia and redbud trees/limbs. Our area is just ablaze with the indescribable beauty of God’s creation. The other day, I came across a highly meaningful short quote that touched... READ MORE >
And now, spring. To me, this time of year is always so welcome. The beauty of the forsythia, Bradford pears and redbuds seem to boost our spirit and our motivation in many ways. I agree with Jessica Harrelson who wrote, “Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” I also believe wholeheartedly in the words of Luther... READ MORE >
It’s a rainy day here in Willowbrook this morning and a good time to stay inside and see what I can come up with for this week’s column. Last Monday, our Rye Cove Memorial High School (RCMHS) Survivors’ Group had our first luncheon of 2024. We last met in November. I enjoyed very much seeing and talking with others who... READ MORE >
What a week! I had my 86th birthday on Feb. 27, and family and friends have treated me like royalty. Dinners, U.S. mail cards, Facebook messages, emails, text messages, notes from friends at my church and phone calls kept me busy responding in several ways. At the Better Balance Class at Great Body Company, June Burem brought three huge birthday... READ MORE >
When this edition of the Virginia Star reaches you on Wednesday, there will only be one more day of February 2024. It is so hard to believe. Where does time go? It seems like the older I get, the faster time passes. Is that the same with you? Let’s send belated Happy Birthday greetings to my nephew, Landon Stallard, and... READ MORE >
Let’s see what I can come up with for this edition of Thru the Gap. Actually, I don’t know much to write about. At least I don’t have any “Breaking News” that our readers would consider really noteworthy. As my late sister Vonda Davis would say in her many years of writing this column, “I’ll write my little messes for... READ MORE >
