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An Open Letter from My Dog to Senator Al Gore

Dear Senator Gore: I am so tired of my master complaining that you are making more money on clean energy than John D. Rockefeller made as an oil baron.  My master is wrong about you.  You are a good human being—not like those lobbyists who only think of money.  And besides, … Continue Reading An Open Letter from My Dog to Senator Al Gore Author: richard@inthepanhandle.com | Published: 02/09/2010 | 61 Views

Places to go, people to see and things to do

Truth be told – I ‘m not going anywhere, not seeing anyone who isn’t already in my house and don’t have a thing to do.  I am snowbound.  Though what’s really disconcerting is how unnerving it is to be at the mercy of others.  Don’t get me wrong. I am warm, … Continue Reading Places to go, people to see and things to do Author: Mary Alice Everhart | Published: 02/08/2010 | 30 Views

The State of the Union. I did not listen, did you?

President Obama delivered his State of the Union address last night.  I was unable to hear it live and am now unable to bring myself to listen to the taped recording.  They are words, only words, in my opinion.  I’ve heard and read a few ‘takes’ on the speech.  West Virginia’s … Continue Reading The State of the Union. I did not listen, did you? Author: Mary Alice Everhart | Published: 01/28/2010 | 48 Views

Glad I’m Not You

There have been plenty of days I have dreamt of being a famous celebrity – a sports star.  I sat and wondered what it must be like to be noticed everywhere.  I thought how nice it would be to have my hair done by someone else on a daily basis, all … Continue Reading Glad I’m Not You Author: Mary Alice Everhart | Published: 12/02/2009 | 63 Views

Stay Out of the Bathroom to Feel Better

My sister has a rule.  Ok, she has lots of rules.  One is:  the word ‘hate’ is not allowed in her presence.  She’s a teacher.  It sounds like a good rule for a teacher to have.  Then her best friend adds ‘crap’ to the list of inappropriate words.  Following a brief … Continue Reading Stay Out of the Bathroom to Feel Better Author: Mary Alice Everhart | Published: 11/06/2009 | 110 Views

Sponge Bob Scary?

The Washington Capitals play to a sell out crowd in DC almost every night yet in Atlanta on Thursday there was hardly a soul in the stands.  It looked a lot like a Washington Nationals game and may soon look like a Washington Redskins game if something doesn’t change.  So what … Continue Reading Sponge Bob Scary? Author: Mary Alice Everhart | Published: 10/31/2009 | 82 Views

CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS

That is how I felt when I attended the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.  My mother and I had driven all the way from my small home town in the western reaches of Kentucky.  The trip was the culmination of two years planning on my part.  Not that it was complicated; … Continue Reading CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS Author: Mary Alice Everhart | Published: 10/09/2009 | 127 Views

The New Snitch Program

“Now if you oppose Obamacare, even in ‘Casual Conversation,’ the White House Wants to Know About It.”  The following comes straight from the White House website: “There is a lot of disinformation about health insurance reform out there, spanning from control of personal finances to end of life care. These rumors … Continue Reading The New Snitch Program Author: Jim Fritz | Published: 08/17/2009 | 11 Views

Good Ol’ Boys

I grew up wanting, dreaming, and even pretending to be a boy. It’s true. I went so far as to introduce myself using a decidedly boys name at one point in my life. This play acting was not related to my sexual orientation by any means. No – my early desires … Continue Reading Good Ol’ Boys Author: Mary Alice Everhart | Published: 08/03/2009 | 13 Views

Aging Americans

If the government really wants to help with the aging American’s problems than they should consider the following: Decrease the capital gains taxes that older American’s pay when they sell real assets. Many older American’s have worked their entire life, either for themselves or for some companies that never offered them … Continue Reading Aging Americans Author: Alan Wager | Published: 07/21/2009 | 5 Views

Disappointment at Annual Health Fair

I attended the 1st Annual Natural Health Fair at the Martinsburg Mall on August 16th. I arrived at the mall at about 11:30 in the morning. Boy was I disappointed. What I was expecting was what was advertised on the website for the Martinsburg Mall; The world’s #1 alternative health care … Continue Reading Disappointment at Annual Health Fair Author: Shelley O'Neil | Published: 08/16/2008 | 1 Views

Services Needed - Apply Within

There are many services I wish would come to Berkeley County. Most of which are in surrounding counties, but with gas being so high, I am not going to drive across the county line to get to them. So if there are any entrepreneurs out there, listen up. I would like … Continue Reading Services Needed - Apply Within Author: Shelley O'Neil | Published: 08/03/2008 | 1 Views

Wanted - A solution to an age old problem

Have you ever wanted something? Something you need to shop around for, it could be a handy man, or that hard to find item that will fix your carpet shampooer. I know I have. I was looking the other day for furniture wall straps. I looked everywhere and could not find … Continue Reading Wanted - A solution to an age old problem Author: Shelley O'Neil | Published: 07/29/2008 | 1 Views

Like Pulling Teeth

I was recently looking for a place that a couple of my friends, moms like myself, could go and have a good time. You know get out of the house. We all received our stimulus checks and have cash to spend. Oh, it didn’t matter what kind of fun we had, … Continue Reading Like Pulling Teeth Author: Shelley O'Neil | Published: 07/11/2008 | 1 Views