The large black rose, Gothic castle-like structure and wrought iron fences on the cover of “Gothikana” by RuNyx told me all I needed to know about this book before I decided to read it. Sometimes it can be okay to judge a book by its cover; it helps draw people in when it’s especially ...
One of my busiest times of the year is soon coming up, the 14th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade will be held on Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in downtown Parkersburg, This year’s Easter Parade theme is “Hopping Down The Bunny Trail.” (The parade will take place rain or ...
Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday are no fun to have on the same day. Lynnda and I went out to dinner on “Fat Tuesday” the day before Ash Wednesday. We celebrated Valentine’s Day after church by watching a movie on the Hallmark Channel and then going out in the back yard to our fire pit ...
“You are acting just like your crazy mother.” “You are just like your deadbeat dad.” Show of hands: How often have you been compared to someone and it did not feel good? Through my years of providing therapy, I have counseled several children (adult children included) who have been ...
Figurative language (or figure of speech) involves meaning that is deeper than its literal presentation. Moreover, your child should begin to develop an understanding of figurative language in the formative years, starting in fourth grade. Consider the following statement containing ...
Last evening, I was griping about having to come to work today. A friend responded, “As interesting and varied as your work is, I’d think you’d look forward to going to work.” Well, really I guess I do. I’m fortunate to be a member of a profession which allows me to make a decent ...