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Let’s talk…. February means “Purify”

Let’s talk…. February means “Purify” February is a month that holds special significance in the Bible. This is a time to reflect and understand the deeper meaning behind the events that unfold during this period. In the scriptures, February is connected to themes of love, dedication, and spiritual growth.  February is associated with love, mostly because…

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95 Piccadilly – January 30, 25

After a week when Christianity seemed to be at war with itself, following the homily delivered by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, I found myself deeply unsettled.  There are at least 45,000 (and some figures as many as 800 million) Christian denominations, so we know that there are many,…

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95 Piccadilly – Manu. 23, 25

In what seems a century ago, a wonky 7th grade student, yours truly, wrote a play that’s plot revolved around a fictitious meeting of the leading political figures of the mid-19th Century. In some ways, it was a meeting of great minds discussing a bygone conclusion. It was the kind of meeting that real leaders,…

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Let’s talk…8 Stroke Signs: What to Know and What to Do

Let’s talk…8 Stroke Signs: What to Know and What to Do A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. Acting quickly is crucial in minimizing brain damage and improving recovery outcomes. Recognizing the signs of a stroke and knowing what to do can save…

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95 Piccadilly – January 16, 2025

The crowning of Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard as the new Miss America last week began a process of contemplation.  As a writer, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing the late Chelsi Smith, Miss Universe 1995, and Teresa Scanlan, who, at 17, became the youngest Miss America in a century.  The latter seemed hesitant to answer…

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95 Piccadilly

In the past, I’ve been about as fond of snow as I am of change.  That is to say:  not at all.   My motto has always been that it should snow on Christmas and in ski resorts and leave the sunshine for the rest, but I am coming around.  There is a pristine beauty…

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Let’s talk… Lowering High Blood Pressure: How Reducing Salt and Embracing the DASH Diet Can Make a Difference

Let’s talk… Lowering High Blood Pressure: How Reducing Salt and Embracing the DASH Diet Can Make a Difference High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. While medications can help manage the condition, one of the most effective ways to…

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This Column Will Save Your Life – January 2, 2025

Let’s talk… the reason for this season… Jesus Christ, our King, who is always with us. In the stillness of our hearts, in the busyness of our days, and in the depths of our struggles, one truth stands unshaken: God is with us. His presence, immutable and eternal, is the foundation of our hope and…

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