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September 25, 2008
WALDROP: The real bargain in ‘bargaining with God’
The third stage of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ “Five Stages of Grief” is bargaining.SLEDGE: How early should I apply for benefits?
Q: How early should I apply for social security benefits? I turn 66 the end of next June and will be eligible for full benefits. Can I do it all online?September 19, 2008
WALDROP: Spiritual perspectives on angry grief
The second stage of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ “Five Stages of Grief” is anger. It follows the previous stage of “denial,” the cushion-like “defense mechanism” that protects us from overwhelming trauma until we are able to deal with it.September 17, 2008
MAHMOUD: Growing together at the library
Another summer of fun and family time at the Waynesboro Public Library enriched the lives of many young participants.SLEDGE: How real are the issues addressed in this column?
Q: Are your published questions real, or simply part of some PR campaign from the main office?September 11, 2008
WALDROP: Faith’s pilgrimage through grief and denial
We are concluding our study of denial, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’s first stage of the grief process.
September 10, 2008
SLEDGE: Can delivery of my check be ensured?
I’m worried that I might not get my Social Security check if a natural disaster occurs. What can I do to be sure I get my money?
September 04, 2008
WALDROP: Denial in loss, grief and its spiritual dimensions
From the Pulpit: There he stands before God in complete denial. He has just asked Jesus, “What good thing must I do to receive eternal life?” And Jesus has told him: “Keep the commandments.” Surprisingly, he replies, “What commandments?”
September 03, 2008
SLEDGE: What is a Social Security statement?
Answers to your questions about Social Security issues.
September 02, 2008
ROBINSON: Good parenting takes teamwork
My husband was enthusiastic about his new business. A true rugged individualist, he started it with a wing and a prayer, long hours and a lot of hard work. A few years later, we had a baby.August 21, 2008
WALDROP: A Biblical view of loss and grief
From the Pulpit: After reading this title, you might be thinking: “Oh, no. Is this another one of those depressing articles on ‘Death and Dying?’ ”
August 07, 2008
WALDROP: Exercising good judgment without being judgmental
Well, they think that they finally have him this time. You remember the scene where the religious authorities interrupt Jesus’ seminar in the Temple by bringing in a woman they have entrapped in the act of adultery (John 7:53-8:11).
August 06, 2008
STANLEY: Formation of Augusta County
When Virginia was chartered as a colony of England in 1609, the territory was extensive.
ROBINSON: Keep kids learning over summer break
Don’t let 10 weeks of summer slip by with no reading, writing and ’rithmetic.July 17, 2008
