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Better results if they like you and trust you

It was the week before Valentine’s Day. Lynnda and I were at the mall pre-pandemic. One of the jewelry stores was having a diamond sale. We went in and found a necklace Lynnda liked. It was very affordable. All the salesman had to do was smile and take my credit card. Bradley, my 11-year-old ...

Cheers to Punxsutawney Phil and his hopeful forecast

Could the groundhog be right? Could we really be blessed with an early spring this year? I think it’s possible, and I have seen and heard some signs. Friday was Groundhog Day — an occasion when humans turn to a rodent for all the answers about our weather. The most famous of these furry ...

Feeling all the love in Belmont County

This Valentine’s Day, consider celebrating love in a meaningful way by embracing the charm of local businesses. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, the perfect gift, or a fun activity to beat the winter blues, Belmont County offers many heartwarming ways to help celebrate your ...

Beware of the quick fix, the results are too good to be true

My wife, Lynnda and I have been trying to lose a little weight. On TV a celebrity was talking about her new diet and the weight she lost using a supplement. It sounded good. Quick weight loss without exercise or starvation. The supplement was discounted initially, then got expensive. Celebrity ...

Here’s hoping for a cloudy Friday (and early spring)

This Friday is a widely observed holiday that has its roots in old European lore about the weather, according to farmersalmanac.com. It is not a federal holiday, so your mail will be delivered and banks and schools will be open, and Groundhog Day is an occasion that people take with varying ...

Have a strong foundation from which to build

We have friends in South Carolina who are building a house and coming back home to West Virginia. Lynnda and I are emailing them photos of the construction progress. The homes where they are building are all different. All the foundations are consistent, made of concrete block and poured ...