Columns/Opinions

Be careful about jumping in without thinking

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Occasionally we fix oatmeal for breakfast. Not your favorite thing to eat of a morning? Me neither. So doctor it up. Cinnamon, sugar, and raisins can make even shoe leather pretty tolerable. One morning we were busy working and talking in the kitchen together.

Always ask questions and be curious with critical thinking

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

My original intent for this ongoing series of articles was to get people aware of and willing to discuss and consider mental health and social topics that are complex but are essential to human well-being.

Be kind to the environment with natural weed control

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

We all know too well how grasses and weeds try to take up residency in our garden beds. It is an overwhelming frustration that us gardeners must deal with on a daily basis. Once plants are established in garden beds, it is hard to use weed killers without damaging plants.

Listen to the words behind what your spouse says

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Why is it so hard to put your spouse first, without expecting anything in return for your absolutely selfless kindness and generosity… sigh? (Yep, I have my tongue tucked way back in my cheek on that one.

‘Toxic masculinity’ can harm children and other adults

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

I’ve heard references to toxic masculinity with increasing frequency over the past few years. It seems to many that the term toxic masculinity is against male traits and behaviors. My research indicates it is not.

Container gardens offer beautiful versatility for your space

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Container gardening is ideal for those with little or no garden space, poor soil compilation, poor drainage or other variables that hinder inground gardening. It also adds versatility to gardens large and small.

Mom’s teachings of love for God shapes future

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

One of my favorite memories is from the earlier years of our marriage, when our two sons were just beginning elementary school age. During those years, we often traveled in a van all over the eastern half of our country, singing and preaching.

Take a personal ‘time out’ for self care this summer

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Here we are at the beginning of summer 2021. School is ending, the days are longer, and summertime is calling. During these very busy times, it is important to remember to take some time to care for yourself in order to stay emotionally well.

Are your shrubs really dead? Many factors affect perennials

Charla Ingram From The Ground Up

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

I have heard from everyone visiting our gardens this spring that they lost several shrubs this year. So what has happened to our beautiful shrubs? Is that perennial shrub really dead?

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Careful that your brag doesn’t sink your ship

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Our family traveled a lot years ago, singing on Sunday morning in churches in another states. Back in those days, when you attended church you were expected to dress more formally than is accepted today. Therefore this entailed having to pack suits, ties, and dresses, along with ‘non-church clothes.

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