Sometimes a different perspective helps you appreciate what you have. “Dad, do you have to stop and talk to everyone?” That was the question Isaiah and Isaac asked me while we were walking through the fair. Truthfully, one of my favorite parts of our county fair is catching up with people I haven't seen in a while. I enjoy hearing how life is going, seeing how much their kids have grown, and reconnecting with friends old and new. It's also a great place to meet people and build new...

Oscar the owl—Wellsville’s wise (and occasionally blunt) preacher—tilted his head as he lay on the adjustment table. “What are you so scared of?” he asked, a hint of mockery in his voice. Dr. Bottom, the town’s trusted chiropractor—and an orangutan with a heart for helping people—froze mid-adjustment. The question hit him out of nowhere. Just seconds ago, they had been talking about Bubba Blue and the incredible results others were experiencing through chiropractic care. Dr. Bottom blinked,...

Written by Ellen Mosier A teacher's dream, a grocery store, and God's perfect timing. When I was a little girl and someone would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said the same thing: I wanted to teach. I loved going to school. I loved perfecting homework assignments, sometimes working on them for hours after school. Growing up in the country meant long bus rides home, and those rides became my time to decompress and recharge. By the time I got home, I was ready to learn...