An old-timey general store has a character and authenticity that no Walmart or Dollar General could ever hope to replicate, along with shelves and bins that hold everything on your shopping list, plus some things you didn’t even know you needed.

It’s okay to shed a tear. Crying doesn’t mean you’re weak. It’s often a sign of strength. Sometimes, a good sob must be released to get strong again. Tears mean you have a heart.

I believe most of us are good people. Knuckleheads? For sure, in abundance. However, most of us — “the better angels of our nature,” in Abraham Lincoln’s words — incline society toward cooperation, peace and kindness.

Once upon a thyme in the bustling town of Punville, there was a baker named Brad Renner who whisked he could …

You know the news. Charging wind, water and mud from Tropical Storm Helene devastated western North Carolina and left communities in ruins. Help arrived. Big time. But help is still needed.

There is no wisdom save in truth. Truth is everlasting, but our ideas about truth are changeable. The greatest homage we can pay to truth is to use it, but that is often not the path followed.

One of the most contentious topics in MLB today is the strict use of pitch counts. I’m a passionate student of the game, and I don’t accept the over-the-top embracing of pitch counts. Here’s my logic

Doing your best, despite roadblocks, is not just about personal achievement; it’s a transformative act that can ripple outwards, inspiring change and engendering progress. Your actions, no matter how small, have the power to shape the world around you.

A teacher affects eternity. Only The Man Upstairs can tell where their influence stops.

As Earth spins on its axis, another April 22 dawns, and with it, Earth Day 2024. A day when we celebrate our planet and the innovative strides we’re taking to ensure its wardrobe is as green as the spring foliage. My thoughts …