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95 Piccadilly – October 17th Issue
Twenty odd years ago, I was a member of a London-based literary society – a rather posh way of saying “book club” – whose most notable member was Elizabeth II, who often gave elaborately published editions as personal gifts. I didn’t even know the late queen was a member when I joined, but it quickly…
Read MoreThis Column Will Save Your Life – October 17th Issue
Let’s talk… “Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” — Rumi, poet. Across our country and the world today, many people are either disappointed, devastated or full of sorrow. Hundreds of incredible disasters and situations are occurring in real time. You ask, what is my response? First, know where you…
Read MoreWith Volunteer Spirit, Tennesseans Are Banding Together After Hurricane Helene
With Volunteer Spirit, Tennesseans Are Banding Together After Hurricane Helene During difficult times, Tennesseans come together. And in the wake of Hurricane Helene, our state is showing what Volunteer Spirit truly means. Across Tennessee, neighbors, local officials, and first responders have jumped into action to rescue victims, repair homes and businesses, and help our state…
Read MoreLet’s talk… Friendships can fix an American problem
Let’s talk… Friendships can fix an American problem By Jean Davenport-Niles A Fox News report last week delt with the “epidemic of loneliness that is currently sweeping across the country.” Their research showed more than one in three adults aged 45 and up report feeling lonely on a regular basis, while an alarming 60% of younger…
Read More95 Piccadilly – October 10, 2024 Issue
By Shane Gilreath When I was a teenager, there was a Julia Robert/Nick Nolte film called “I Love Trouble.” It was decidedly a rom-com about a former couple – Sabrina Peterson and Peter Brackett – turned rival Chicago newspaper reporters, who join forces on an investigation. While the romanticism of the industry popped off the…
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As we inevitably grow older, we often look back on our lives and the individual pieces that make up an entire puzzle. I often find myself astounded, gazing at decades since past, at both the lightning speed of time itself and the minutiae of things that have (and might have) been, the seams that quilt…
Read MoreLet’s talk…Your liver and the kitchen sink?
Let’s talk…Your liver and the kitchen sink? A doctor once said: “Think of a sink in an old home. You turn the water tap on full, but it drains from the sink slowly, indicating a blockage is forming. You might ignore it for years, but eventually, the amount of water pouring out of the faucet…
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Let’s talk… Reduce stress with Biblical advice By Jean Davenport-Niles Americans have recently experienced stress, anger and worry at levels largely surpassing those seen over the past decade. Gallup’s annual worldwide emotional survey reveals over 55% of Americans are stressed out (smithsonianmagizine.com). The United States is ranked forth over all other countries for having high…
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Have you seen the Hulu documentary “Brats?” I have to say, I was disappointed, for as much as anything it seemed an addendum to modern society and its entitled woes. After seeing it over the weekend, I had little question about why, when the 2024 World Happiness Report was released, the United States had plummeted…
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 Emergency number, call 911 Asfp.org This week, I watched, for me, what was an emotional social media video about the Augment Program in my hometown, that, among other things, seeks to provide mental health services to students. In establishing it locally, Dr. Becky Blakley was inspired by losing a…
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