IRS: 2 + 1 = 4

VINTON TODAY
August 4, 2011 9:36 am

       I am, I guess, perhaps the only American who goes to the mailbox every day, hoping for a letter from the IRS.      I hope that this time, the IRS employee who writes me knows that 2 + 2 = 4.

Tweets from Walden Pond

VINTON TODAY
August 2, 2011 12:30 pm

       Anyone who lives in this world where the number of  phones in America (cell phones and land lines outnumbers actual Americans by a 5:3 ratio can understand Nate's statement.

It's time to make 'truth in advertising' laws apply to politicians, too

VINTON TODAY
August 1, 2011 11:29 am

         If the Federal Trade Commission really wanted to protect Americans from the harmful effects of false advertisements, it would start with Congress and the White House.

The Fright before Publishing

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 29, 2011 11:35 am

Twas an hour before publishing, and all through the house All the creatures were stirring, maybe even a mouse. The Veggie Tales playing in the player so dear, In hopes that the Sand Man soon might appear.

Pastor's Blog - HOPE IN OLD STUMPS

PASTOR LANETTE S. VAN
July 29, 2011 11:02 am

  The country will look like pine and oak forest  with every tree cut down— Every tree a stump, a huge field of stumps.

Country life: from turtles to tighty whities

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 26, 2011 12:00 pm

The other day, Dean and I were discussing country life.   Yes, it still fascinates us.  While driving to town the other day, Dean suddenly hit the brakes and said,  "Did you see that?" I of course was looking for something van sized.

Getting to the bottom of the debt ceiling debate

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2011 9:25 pm

     Now that President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner have shared their views on the debt ceiling "crisis," it's time for you to hear from another person to blame for the mess: Me.

Reader supporting Ron Paul

WM. LUKE PRIEST
July 25, 2011 8:35 am

Recently there has been much discussion by social conservatives surrounding Presidential Candidate Congressman Ron Paul.  Many say he is too weak on social issues because he wants to repeal many federal prohibitions on drugs, and because he is not in favor of Constitutional amendments for abortion, traditional marriage, etc.

DURING THE STORM, AFTER THE STORM -- GOD IS WITH US

PASTOR LANETTE S. VAN
July 22, 2011 8:51 am

    Mark 4:35-41 Romans 8:18-28 It was like no other storm many of us had ever experienced, even those of us who have been through tornados.

Another way to be alerted to severe weather

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2011 10:47 am

  Normally we don't give a plug for services that cost you money. However, in light of last week's storm, I (Valerie) thought this would be worth mentioning.