Opinion

Body JERUSALEM — Any day of the week here, the 4:30 a.m. Muslim call to prayer may wake you up. As a Christian in this holy land, it calls me, too.

Body Starting a job you may or may not be qualified for is daunting, scary and intimidating. It feels like being thrown into the deep water as a kid – not sure if you will sink or swim. In my case, I did not know anything about journalism.

Body The Richmond News, Mar. 3, 2023 Richard Stigall Richard Allen Stigall, 87, of Richmond, died Wednesday, Feb.

Body Dealing with people in general or specifically partners, family members or friends can be quite the challenge. Being close with individuals will likely bring disagreements or quarrels – leading to annoyance and irritation. As an older sister, daughter and girlfriend, I get it.

Body In light of National Women’s History Month, a flashback to the 1920s – when life was changing for women. Not only did women get the right to vote – they were also able to start to work.

Body Getting a tattoo can be a creative way to express yourself and can help to remind us of meaningful moments in our lives. To the older generation, tattoos are considered to be taboo because they were often associated with gangs and prisoners in recent history.

Body Carrie Classon’s, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir,” is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine stores. Learn more at CarrieClasson.

Body Through the pandemic, millions of people were stuck at home. Being quarantined gives you plenty of time to think. Something I thought about was spirituality.

Body Steven Roberts teaches politics and journalism at George Washington University. He can be contacted by email at stevecokie@gmail.com Steven V.

Body “I have to say, that is a very nice hat!” I told the man as he passed me on the sidewalk.