Tag: life
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor;President Biden is saddling America’s younger generations with many trillions in new debt while pandering to his strongest political donors, the teachers’ unions,...
Is Easter inconvenient for you?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsIt’s Easter again. That time of the year when people fill Easter baskets and eggs, buy new outfits and invite...
Where is your confidence?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsSome time ago, our Nana was staying with us and got a pretty severe cold. It was one of those...
Why the words you say matter
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsI think everyone can agree that burning your tongue is the absolute worst. It ruins the whole drink, the entire...
When you hear a lot of lies, look to the truth.
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsThe earth is flat. If you sit too close to the TV, you’ll go blind. Eating spinach makes you strong....
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: When life is difficult, the Bible says to walk...
In the Bible, the Israelites journeyed for 40 years through the desert and had many obstacles. The Bible explained the many problems they had...
Keep running
I was about 8 years old when I participated in my first jog-a-thon. I really didn’t understand the concept. I actually thought it was...
How to control anxiety
Anxiety. That’s a fun word to say, but have you ever had to deal with it?I deal with it every time I have to...
Manage grief with grace this holiday season
Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone who used to share those moments has died, it can be particularly challenging to manage grief...
How to stand against the shore breaks of life
I was only in water up to my shins when I turned around and a giant wave nailed me from out of nowhere. It...