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The Grapevine: Looking Back at Two Huge, Historical December Events

Posted on December 08, 2016

The first week in December is a time when we observe two very sad anniversaries.  First is the bombing of Pearl H...

The Grapevine: The Hidden Talent of Norman Julian and the Christmas Season

Posted on November 29, 2016

This past week while browsing through Facebook, I came across what I thought to be a painting by my friend, Norm Julia...

The Grapevine: Reflecting on the Reason for Thanksgiving and What to be Thankful For

Posted on November 25, 2016

f we would have been around in November of 1621, we would have been able to participate in the first Thanksgiving cele...

The Grapevine: Friend, Ruby Oldaker, Honored as "UHC Cancer Center Guardian Angel"

Posted on November 08, 2016

On Sunday November 6, the Cecil B. Highland, Jr and the Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center of the United Hospital Center pr...

The Grapevine: Election Day, Veterans Day, and the PWA Christmas Luncheon

Posted on November 03, 2016

On November 11, most individuals who work will have a day off and I do not know if many of you know the reason for thi...

The Grapevine: Considerate Voting, a Beautiful Fall, and Thanksgiving Preparations

Posted on October 27, 2016

If there is nothing else that we know, we know that we are in the middle of an election and it will soon be over. ...

The Grapevine: Mushrooms, Women of Distinction, the Blessed Mother, and Voting

Posted on October 20, 2016

Yes, we can finally say that the mushrooms are up.  They seem to be in abundance this year and now is the time to...

The Grapevine: Beautiful Weather, a Family Reunion, and the Traveling Blessed Mother Statue

Posted on October 11, 2016

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.  To me this is the most beautiful time of year.  The weather is great and the trees are b...

The Grapevine: Welcoming Fall and the Cultural Foundation of Harrison County New Concert Series

Posted on September 20, 2016

There is no denying, Fall is here!     This Sunday Dave and I went for a ride in the country and...

The Grapevine: Finally Living Cancer Free

Posted on September 15, 2016

We never want to say or feel that we have written the last chapter. Nothing in this life is for certain and everything...

The Grapevine: How Proud Louie and Annie Pishner Must Be of Their Children

Posted on September 08, 2016

Wait and it shall come" seems to be the title of the story of Diana Pishner Walker.    Dian...

The Grapevine: A Look Back at the Italian Heritage Festival Part II

Posted on September 01, 2016

Memories, memories, memories.  Thirty some years ago I was down in the trenches trying to make memories and today as...

The Grapevine: With the Italian Festival Looming, a Look Back at Those Responsible for its Success

Posted on August 23, 2016

As we enter into the Labor Day weekend, which most of us consider the end of summer, my thoughts surround the West Vir...

The Grapevine: Catching Up with Family, Garden Tomatoes, and Another Year of Treatment

Posted on August 18, 2016

This past week seemed like "ole home week" to me.  My brother and sister-in-law came in from Florida an...

The Grapevine: Celebrating a 60th Anniversary, a Dinner for Flo, and The 2016 Olympics

Posted on August 11, 2016

A very special milestone will be observed on August 18 as my sister Joan and her husband Virgil Smith will be observin...
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