"Difficult Choices" Once again all the world is awash in a sea of violence, turmoil, terror, and war. Well, perhaps not all the world, as there may be a handful of people living peacefully on some island off the north coast of Antarctica, but even here it is only a matter of time when the people of … [Read more...]
DISABILITIES by Daniel J. Vance, MS, LPCC
Seniors With Disabilities Fighting Depression Much of my work as a mental health professional involves seeing clients on site in assisted living facilities. While driving to a facility not long ago, I was listening to a radio program in which the host mentioned that 85 percent of people in nursing … [Read more...]
Out of Bounds by Geary season
"What Men Meant for Evil, God Used for Good" The Bible tells the story of how the older brothers of Jacob’s favored son, Joseph, out of jealousy and anger, sold him off to some Midianite merchants heading for Egypt so that the hated Joseph would no longer be an irritant to them. God, however, had … [Read more...]
Miles of Memories by Brenda Miles
"The Magic of Christmas" Today we live in a different world from the one I knew as a child. December 25 is referred to as the “Holiday Season,” “Yuletide,” “X-mas,” and other politically correct terms. But, in our house, it is CHRISTMAS, the birth of Christ, and we celebrate it as such. During … [Read more...]
The Crazy Things We Did by Doug Nelson
"Christmas 1952" I always loved Christmas, and still do. But I remember one Christmas in particular. We always began the Christmas season on what is now called Black Friday with a family outing to pick out just the right tree. Normally, the day after Thanksgiving was cold and snow covered most of … [Read more...]
Disabilities by By Daniel J. Vance, MS, LPCC
Loretta Claiborne: Revisited Last week, I began telling you about Loretta Claiborne, an African American who was born poor, partially blind, and with an intellectual disability. She didn't walk until age 4. Eventually, she had a Disney movie made about her life. She was an early participant in the … [Read more...]
Out of Bounds by Geary Leason
“Out of the Tunnel: Doug Abernethy is Called to be a Counselor ” This series of stories about a Fairfield Bay resident, Doug Abernethy, originally focused on his years as an original member of the U.S. Special Forces, the forerunner of such elite units as the Green Berets, the Navy Seals, Delta … [Read more...]
Disabilities by Daniel J. Vance, MS, LPCC
Loretta Claiborne Ran to Success You may have seen the Disney made-for-TV movie, The Loretta Claiborne Story, in which a partially blind, African-American woman, with an intellectual disability, growing up in a poor, single-parent family became a successful marathon runner and eventual winner of … [Read more...]
Out of Bounds by Geary Leason
“ Light at the End of a Long Tunnel” After six aimless years following his discharge from the Navy/Special Forces, FFB resident, Doug Abernethy, embarked on a mission to help afflicted people - especially his fellow servicemen, and himself - both plagued with emotional problems and addictions. … [Read more...]
The Crazy Things We Did by Doug Nelson
"Thanksgiving" There are several holidays that come to mind when I think of wonderful times with family and friends. I don’t remember just what year it was, but Mom had planned a dinner for the whole family, in-laws and outlaws alike. The turkey was so large it barely even fit in the oven, with all … [Read more...]
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