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Wastin’ Time: Jess Mancini shares report on recent road trip to Monticello

Have you ever been at a friend’s house and cringed when they brought out the slides of their vacation? This is the same thing, maybe not as good.. My wife and I took a whirlwind trip that included Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe’s home, Greenbank Observatory and ...

Kiki’s Corner: Believe in yourself and your abilities

Before I start anything, I want to share with you that we’re planning to have a great weekend. I’m extremely happy because as y’all know the 16th annual Easter parade is at 2 p.m. Saturday. I’m sure you’re tired of reading about it, but it is something that I take extra pride in, ...

Cracking the Code: Avoid the dark side

Last week I talked about our friend in Oman who was emotional after a deadly Iran drone attack not far from his factory. “Oman is a peaceful country. We are friends with everyone. We are still trading with Iran. They are crazy! Why would they attack a market and an industrial area with no ...

MOV Parent: Don’t wait for school to teach your children

So many things we can teach our children at home, but we take it for granted that they learn them in school. For instance: Patience teaches discipline Many successful people reached their dreams later in life, proving it’s never too late to pursue what truly matters. Teach your child ...

The Way I See It: Beer helped lift the U.S. out of the Great Depression

When Franklin Roosevelt took office on March 4, 1933, he wasted little time getting down to business. The sweeping changes he made would help steer the country out of the Depression and back to work. He also made sure they could drink a beer if they wanted to. The country had been dry ...

Life Through the Lens: How do you fight?

“We invest our hearts in worthless stocks.” *** Everyone fights differently. Some fight through volume — others through venom — still others through virtuous silence. Some fight through distraction — others through distance — still others through damning indifference. Some ...