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Jim Abbott was great One-Handed Pitcher

With baseball season upon us, I have brought back for this week only a very popular 2004 column. Here goes: In high school, I pitched...

Too disabled to fly on US Airways

You may have heard about Michigan resident Johnnie Tuitel being removed from a September US Airways flight after the airline declared he was "too...

A Most Miraculous Story: Part II

Last column, I introduced you to 20-year-old John and his mother Gretchen (not their real names). In early December 2009. John survived a violent...

A Most Miraculous Story

Except for the pseudonyms used, the story I'm about to tell is true. I know it's true because my wife personally knows the people....

A personal experience with PTSD

Since 1966, I have lived with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And, after all these years, I now have learned firsthand the difficult decision many...

Dr. Titlebaum and Dyslexia: Part 2

Last week, I featured 51-year-old Peter Titlebaum of Dayton, Ohio, who has dyslexia and has had lifelong difficulties writing, spelling, and reading. Other students...

Dyslexia Doesn’t Stop Titlebaum

Occasionally, I feel especially inspired after interviewing a person for my column. And this was one such instance. First, a definition: The International Dyslexia Association...

Time of year for miracles

This time of year is for miracles. And 49-year-old Claudine Lanoix-Fox of Montreal, Canada, has one to share. In 1995, she learned her twin, 18-month-old...

A Holiday (Handicap Tag) Request

Marsha Reiniers of Spring Hill, Florida, reads this column in the daily Hernando Today. She has an interesting request this Christmas season and upcoming...

Tips for Healthy Holiday Season

Top 5 ways to keep yourself healthy Sacramento, CA,- The holiday season is known for the hustle and bustle we create, attempting to complete our...

๐Ÿ’ซ Business Spotlight

Mobley Pest Services in Roseville serving the community and region for...

Roseville, Calif.- Fully licensed and bonded, Mobley Pest Services in Roseville has been providing reliable pest control services for well over 20 years. Serving residents and businesses in the greater Placer and Sacramento region, Mobley Pest Services is locally owned and operated in Roseville.

Welcome to the Brighter Side

Placer County ranked #2 in quality of life, 4th healthiest in...

Roseville, Calif.- Following three consecutive years as the second healthiest county in California, Placer County dips slightly to the number four slot behind a trio of Bay Area counties. Marin, a perennially winner remains atop the list of California's healthiest counties.