Today I have chosen to write about quick breads. They have earned that name because they are quick to make. There is no yeast involved, only baking soda as the leavening agent. I prefer to make my own quick breads, but have resorted to mixes every once in a while. I like the mixes with ...

South Carolina mom Debra Harrell worked at McDonald’s. She couldn’t afford day care for Regina, her 9-year-old daughter, so she took her to work. But Regina was bored at McDonald’s. One day, she asked if she could just play in the neighborhood park instead. “I felt safe there,” ...

Not a single member of Congress should reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act program that’s coming up for a vote mid-March unless significant reforms are made that protect Americans’ civil liberties and privacy. This includes protections for the current president of the ...

Litmus tests belong in chemistry labs, not in county commissioners’ resolutions. That was my “on second thought” reaction to last week’s request of the Jefferson County Commissioners, made by Dale Woods of Punxsutawney. Woods had asked the commissioners to enact a “sanctuary ...

Hey, guys. As I sit here and write, my heart is mourning for a reader who messaged me telling her story about how she lost three dogs in one year due to pesticide use. I have written about this in the past, but in her honor, I would like to discuss this a bit further with all of you today. I ...

At one point or another, we all encounter difficult situations throughout our lifetime. The experiences we go through all seem to come together and can truly affect our overall wellbeing. So, when we are placed back into a similar environment or situation, what can we do about it? Perhaps this ...