A Journey Through the Valley reveals death and faith from one life
Shirley Parsons of Bluefield shares personal experiences with death from childhood through loss of loved ones in a new book A Journey Through the Valley What a Death Really Means. The author blends diary heart notes with Bible passages to offer comfort and grace for fear of the unknown. Published by Derek Press of Cleveland Tennessee the book costs 10.99 and can be ordered via derekpress com or 800 553 8506. Contact Parsons to arrange seminars or book orders at heavenlyjourney777 hotmail com.
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Cornbread Ridge tale and leg crossing Q&A tangled in letters
Readers' questions reveal origins of Cornbread Ridge's name tied to Opal Snead's family and a local mill era. A medical note discusses leg crossing risks with arteries and nerves, plus a yearbook of regional lore including phrases like kicked the bucket and raining cats and dogs.
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Yard Sales and the Allure of Used Finds
A reflective piece on yard sale culture and hoarding. The narrator recalls buying a box of three security cameras for five dollars and renovating them with cheap wires and a small TV. A neighbor notes that full surveillance systems now cost little, prompting questions about value, waste, and resale.
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