“A garden isn’t meant to be useful. It’s for joy,” British author Rumer Godden said, I understand her intent but disagree with her to some…
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On July 1, 1863, Corporal Squire James Odell laid hidden in the tall grass between pastureland and a stand of trees. The afternoon sun was…
Editor’s Note: Community Commentary is a new column in The Mount Airy News, featuring commentary from community leaders in Mount Airy and Surry County. There…
Easter is a tricky holiday. It moves around. The scriptures are clear on when the events happened that are celebrated today as Easter. Jesus and…
The Moravians of Bethlehem gathered for their Sunday evening music service. A joyous occasion at any time, this gathering was likely tinged with some sadness…
We love to see the soft side of tough guys. Therefore it’s a successful formula for action heroes to star in movies where they are…
My Great-Grandma Artman always had over-ripe bananas on her kitchen counter and a steady supply of banana bread. I and my cousins were in and…
In Matthew 7, Jesus tells us to not be judgmental to our fellow human beings. He says that whatever measurement, or as I like to…
In Matthew 7, Jesus tells us to not be judgmental to our fellow human beings. He says that whatever measurement, or as I like to…
They say there are no new ideas, and “The Hunt” proves the point. If you’ve ever seen “The Most Dangerous Game” on Turner Classic Movies”…