A Coronavirus Poem: Two People
TWO PEOPLE I saw two people today, standing almost together and then, there was the sound and everyone looked up and spread out; I could see it in her eyes, she just wanted to be closer; I was a coward, I couldn’t do it. We stand looking at each other from so far away now; […]
Future Doc: On the Crowned Virus, Anxiety and Perspective.
Not since 9/11/2001 have we experienced a global crisis this disruptive to our daily lives as has the novel Coronavirus and THE EFFORTS TO CONTAIN IT. The apparent sudden onset and rapid expansion into a pandemic is astonishing and perplexing. As usual, the common media has politicized and sensationalized this event which appears to create […]
Grandpa Larry’s Not-So-Instant Solution for all the World’s Problems
I heard a knock at the back door. When I went to answer it, I found my neighbor, Homer, with a bruise on his forehead, and it looked like he had been crying. “What happened to you?” I asked. “I don’t want to tell you,” he replied. “Can I come in?” With no need for […]
Guns & Cornbread: Trout and other Springtime Maladies
Spring comes and a young man’s fancy turns to….trout? What is it with trout? Can any of you tell me? I hope that you can. How can something as simple as a fish swimming in the water, minding his own business, just being a fish, cause so much flap and controversy? I have observed this […]
What Would the Quarantined Bunny Drink w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper
This April, what would the quarantined Easter bunny drink? Vodka, rum, tequila, brews? Find out with Robert Aquilino here. The impact of COVID-19 continues to affect us all in unprecedented ways. Along with fun/engaging content this month, we have included helpful information about the Paycheck Protection Loan Program for small businesses. In this issue, Grandpa […]
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Overview The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. […]
In the Spirit: What Would the Quarantined Bunny Drink?
In the Spirit of recent developments, I do not want to miss the chance to incorporate some humor in trying to bring a little bit of joy during a very serious time with this question: What are we going to drink during Easter dinner? I don’t believe we all have large ballrooms in our homes […]
My Dog & I: You Are Where You Are
And here we are … in the middle of the most unlikely set of circumstances, we could have imagined! All of our lives have been redirected in some way these last weeks and we have all had to think a little about how to absorb these new changes… Now, if you are someone who has […]
Remarkable Moments: Puff Puff Pass. No More.
If you haven’t heard, there’s a pandemic among us. Of course you’ve heard, it’s all any and everyone is talking about…pandemic this, Coronavirus that, COVID 19 the third. A pandemic, to be clear, is a global outbreak of disease. Around. The. Globe. Readers, we’re in a strange time, a time where: washing your hands for […]
Local Students, Sarah Miller and Maddie Mohler, Perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC
Just a few weeks ago, two local students from Union and Caldwell, West Virginia enjoyed an experience not shared by many… performing live, onstage, at Carnegie Hall in the busy heart of New York City. Sarah Miller, a 2017 graduate of Greenbrier East High School, and Maddie Mohler, a 2019 graduate of James Monroe High School, […]
Cosmic Jive: St. Patrick was and Irishman.
It’s almost that time of year again! People smile a bit easier, laugh a bit louder, and sing with a bit more joy in their hearts! Leprechauns will hide their gold, bars will dye their beer, and the Chicago River will run green. That’s right…St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us! That one very special […]
Future Doc: Nutrition & Food Choices
Nutrition: a necessary component of chiropractic. While March is dedicated to National Nutrition Month, at Greenbrier Chiropractic Center, we know that maintaining proper nutrition is something to practice year-round. Having proper knowledge is essential in maintaining proper nutrition habits. Nutritional deficiencies are extremely common, as they are the rule, not the exception. Generally speaking, our […]
Off the Beaten Path: My Hometown Adventure.
Like most people, I like to take a trip every now and then. Of course, if I had my druthers, I’d go on a long, cross-country road trip. I’m lucky enough to have done that five times in my life, and I’m itching to do it again, but for right now I’d be content to […]
In the Spirit: Luck of the Irish
March 17th, known to most as St. Patrick’s Day. Originally a Catholic holiday in honor of Saint Patrick, an Irish saint, on the anniversary of his death. But when we think of St. Patrick’s Day today, we think of green shamrocks, little leprechauns, and heavy drinking, the real reason we get excited for this otherwise […]
Guns & Cornbread: Sasquach, Coyotes & Whitetailed Deer
“People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” – Isaac Asimov I don’t believe in Sasquatch. I spent over 36 years dealing with wildlife and outdoor-related issues on the job and many more as a hunter just tramping in the woods but I’ve never seen or heard […]
What’s Going On: Irish Dave’s Maple Bourbon Porter!
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co’s lead brewer is Dave Barron. Amid the constant production of the brewery’s many flagships, “Irish” Dave keeps the offerings fresh and creative with limited-run beers. His latest and greatest creation is Irish Dave’s Maple Bourbon Porter. With this beer he wanted to step out of the box and make something that […]
Poetry Corner: Drops of Hope.
Spring signals new beginnings Blooming possibilities Colorful drops of hope Releasing dark ties of Past regrets Allowing the washing away of misaligned intentions Embracing what will remain After the thaw Of our hearts So constantly beating In hope of potential … Remembers that some seeds Do not wish to reach Towards the light; And an […]
Doc Ramos: Staying Free of Feeling Green. Avoid the Flu.
Every year we try to prepare for the flu season. But what is a flu season and why is it that it always comes in January and February? Another interesting question is why does it run in the northern hemisphere and not the southern hemisphere at the same time? We can answer these questions by […]
WV Artist on Display: When Not Breaking Things.. Diane Hall is Gluing them Together.
Meet Diane Hall, a Lewisburg artist who creates beautiful mosaic mirrors, tables, teapots, and lamps using broken dishes, figurines, and found objects. This talented artist makes jewelry from gemstones and silver, and from recycled tin and found objects. She is also a trained aromatherapist and has created a variety of her own mixtures of essential […]
Tuesday, March 10: GVTots present Fairy Tales and More!
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Youth Education Program Showcases start on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with the GVTots’ Fairy Tales and More! These young students have been meeting once a week since January and are ready to show us all the hard work they’ve done. “This is an incredible opportunity to see […]