David Reynolds | Wasting away

Posted by afp on February 13, 2009 · 4 Comments

Not only in Margaritaville, but here and everywhere, we are wasting away. We have allowed our God-given talents and resources to be put on hold. Why? Because we have found the perfect excuse. We have found one that nobody challenges. You know what it is. “It’s the economy.” Continue reading “David Reynolds | Wasting away” »

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Author explores forced relocation of mountain families in ’30s

Posted by afp on January 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

The Shenandoah National Park is breathtaking with its wide vistas and rolling scenery that comes to life in an instant for the millions of visitors who take in our natural wonder every year. But there’s another side to the story of the park that is overlooked even by locals who probably don’t know how the park came into being. Think at the point of a bayonet. Continue reading “Author explores forced relocation of mountain families in ’30s” »

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