Thankful… For the Heart & Mind of a Dog

Thankful… For the Heart & Mind of a Dog

Where does love come from? It comes from the heart of a dog. Those that have come to know that type of love should consider themselves among God’s most privileged and highly blessed children.  Only a mother’s love is known to be more pure than the loyalty and devotion...
5 Reasons Highland County Should Be in a Hallmark Movie

5 Reasons Highland County Should Be in a Hallmark Movie

If you’re a Christmas nut like we are, you switch the channel to Hallmark Christmas movies ASAP after Thanksgiving. (Or, maybe a little before…?) There’s something about the magic and serenity of these films that calms your nerves and boosts your...
Highland County’s 2020 Wintertide Celebration

Highland County’s 2020 Wintertide Celebration

2020 Update: Due to unfortunate circumstances and out of an abundance of caution, the Winter Vendor Market at The Highland Center has been canceled on Friday and Saturday. Visiting with Santa Claus will be drive-through only at The Highland Center at 61 Highland...
Introducing the “Morning Porch Report!” (Pigs Included…)

Introducing the “Morning Porch Report!” (Pigs Included…)

Once upon a time, I dabbled as a radio news reporter.  Years after that, during my morning work commute from Highland County to Augusta County during my time at the Augusta Military Academy, I’d call my sister on my cell phone and give her a report from the road.  I...
Tokens of Appreciation: Make a School Teacher’s Day

Tokens of Appreciation: Make a School Teacher’s Day

COVID-19 has impacted our country in many different ways. Our entire way of life has changed. No longer can people gather in large groups. Events have been canceled or postponed. Professions that were once in an office are now in a kitchen or den. Essential employees...