The psychology of gifts

Story by Chris Graham
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Leslie Chisnell will never forget the candles that she pulled out of the red box with a satin bow – not so much for the candles, but for who gave them to her.

It was her future husband, Kevin, who came red box-with-satin bow in hand for Christmas dinner.

The box and the bow are still around, as are the candles, “burned down,” Chisnell said, but they occupy a prominent place in the mantel of their Waynesboro home. Read more

Holidays with brain injuries

Column by Chris DeWald

‘Tis the season to be jolly, they say. I am talking about Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, birthdays and any other celebration day.

Things change with a stroke or a brain injury. or those who have not had anything change, you are very lucky. To those who are caregivers, friends and family of those with brain injuries, I commend you. I started doing some research as it pertains to me and I found such a similarity to an already printed article that I must share this with you. Read more