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The great escape
I was back in the hospital recently for an extended stay. For awhile, I was confused as to why I was there. I could not reach Terry by phone, and the ...
Wildcats slip past South Gallia, 49-47 OT
WATERFORD, Ohio — Some games just last a minute too long.The South Gallia boys basketball team led Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division host W...
When you are slowly going blind
Terry and I recently discussed our eye conditions. Concerning her, she had a cataract to develop in one eye over time that came to seriously distort h...
Ways to make 2021 your best year
While sharing from the CEOS Patchwork WVU Newsletter we have learned how to look ahead at the New Year:Review your past year in preparation for a succ...
A Republic, if you can keep it
The following is an opinion piece by Congresswoman Carol D. Miller (R-WVa), who represents the Third Congressional District. Miller voted not to certi...
Your new name
My younger brother, Chris, and I went to college at the same time. We would often eat an evening meal together in the cafeteria. At one point, part of...
You can succeed in 2021
You want to be victorious in life? You want to live with peace? You want to live life with a mindset of happiness? You want to be a constant overcomer...
A story for Christmas
They say a roll of duct tape fell into his crib when he was ten months old, and it became the play toy that placated him more than any other.His nick ...
Just settle down
Sometimes the Ratchet gets wound up, particularly here at Christmas. It is not necessarily about me taking my meds. But, this time of year it is about...
Christmas cheer and a generous gesture
One of my published books is entitled “Blessed by the Boys.” It tells stories of things said by our boys and things they did. What they di...
