© Sharon Pigeon MY FEET WERE SO COLD they were now completely numb. I did not think they would ever be warm again, which was probably a good thing since when they were warm, they ached relentlessly. From all the walking. And from almost always being wet inside the boots I had been wearing for… Read More “Country Boys” a Short Story about WWII
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE struggle with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury daily, often using it as a coping mechanism to temporarily ease emotional distress. To raise awareness and reduce stigma, March 1 is recognized as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Awareness Day. What is NSSI? Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) involves deliberately harming one’s own body tissue without suicidal intent and for reasons that… Read More Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicide
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a memory graciously shared with the CVT by our friend, Sharon Pigeon. Our readers will identify with its content – especially at Christmas, when our thoughts turn to the important people with whom we shared our lives. “SEE THE USA IN YOUR CHEVROLET” SOME OF YOU MAY REMEMBER Dinah Shore… Read More A Clinch Valley Times Guest Article About Days Gone By – For Christmas
With families searching for new furry friends this holiday season, criminals are using adorable photos and heart-tugging tales (pun intended) to lure in unsuspecting pet seekers. Here are three ways you can stay ahead of pet scams this year: Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. The AARP Fraud Watch Network… Read More PET SCAMS
IT’S THE SEASON OF GIVING, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute annual donations. Scammers know this and make their own end-of-year push to line their pockets. If a charity solicits… Read More Check Twice Before Donating