By: Kelly Williams

Over the last few years, the sick feeling inside of my stomach has grown in intensity each and every time I encounter a person on the street asking for food, money or work. If I have food with me, I give it. If I have nothing, I acknowledge the person with my eyes and say, “I’m sorry.” And, no matter what I do, the sick feeling in my stomach just sits tight, my eyes well up with tears and my heart aches with sadness. Continue Reading →

By: Michael Cross

At the end of January, a couple weeks after returning from celebrating my mother’s 86th birthday in Las Vegas, I received a call from my Aunt Ginny informing me that my mother, Bette, was in the hospital and in serious condition.

I flew out to find she was suffering from kidney failure. This was the first time since my brother was born that mom was in a hospital. It was a shock to see her with the myriad of needles and hoses in a stark room with uniformed attendants. This setting would change slightly three times over the next two months and end at Nathan Adelson Hospice where my mom chose to complete her time here on earth. Continue Reading →

By: Bill Cumming

Each day in newspapers and on internet home pages throughout the western world, horoscopes are written to predict, according to the heavenly information for your astrological sign, how your day will turn out or what to be aware of. Mine for Saturday was innocuous:

Libra

As much as the details of life can be a drag, you would be wise to get a handle on them today – especially details about an upcoming special event. It’s really just a matter of prioritizing what goes into the ‘must have’ column and what goes into the ‘nice to have’ column. Spend a few hours sifting through your choices and you’ll have much more time for fun later! Lay the groundwork today so that you can fully enjoy yourself and time with your friends. Continue Reading →