Editor's Note: This column first appeared in the July 31 edition of The Post-Journal sans photos.When bad things happen in life, we find out who cares for us, truly, and who doesn't. It's that simple. But finding out can be a painful experience. Dealing with such hard truths afterwards can be ...

Growing up, my parents often tried a number of ways to convey the message of the title of today's narrative. Sometimes they would tell us that we couldn't get away with behavioral transgressions because "God is watching," or "God will always know," or they would try and tell us that things ...

Many young people today probably do not even know what the term unplugged really means. When I refer to being unplugged I mean disconnecting from everything that requires electricity. Frequently in the country we get to experience a day of being unplugged.When the electricity is off there is no ...

For a couple of years I observed a strange phenomenon at this time of the month.How to explain countless - OK, let's say about 60 - birds sitting close together along the lake. I don't usually see that many of any avian creatures. This was even harder, however, for identifying marks seemed ...

The previous article provided a cursory reference to a growing trend - marital longevity and transition into separation or divorce. Once again, this article is not, I repeat, not an endorsement. A sordid reality, one many are not familiar with, is ascending in numbers.The many challenges faced ...

Brandon Fiorella captured this beautiful sunset in Celoron on July 22 with his friends. Send us your ''Best Shot'' of unique moments in your family's life. Write clearly your name and address on the back of the photo along with a few details, and mail to The Post-Journal, Best Shots, c/o Family ...