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Springtime Lessons

By: Paulette Dean, Executive Director, Danville Humane Society Virginia is such a beautiful state year-round, but it is prettiest to me in the spring and fall. I love the blossoms, the green trees, the bushes, and the flowers. Frankly, though, I used to enjoy spring more twenty years ago before I started working full-time for... Read More

Paws for the Cause

April 1, 2012

This Highfalutin Marriage

He Said Someone once told me to marry above my raising. I was not sure what that meant then, but I am starting to see what it means now. It means marry someone prettier, richer, and smarter than me. I think with you I have done just that. I don’t think a day goes by... Read More

He Said She Said

April 1, 2012

Introducing New Garden Beauties

By: Kathy Cropp Gardeners to the ready! Another gardening season is upon us and we have a lot of to do out there! If you haven’t already been in the garden, I’m sure you will be soon. We have so many things to look forward to with this new season, but there is nothing more... Read More

Green Thumbs Up

March 1, 2012

Walt Disney – Reason #15 Why I Love America

Walt Disney, the man, not the company although all things considered the company should make the Top 100 Reasons too. Walt Disney created some of the most special pieces of true American art. His contributions to America are literally works of art on par with histories greatest painters, sculptors, writers, and composers. He taught us all that... Read More

Reasons I Love America, Web Exclusive

March 1, 2012

20 Ways to Develop a Money Making Website

When a potential customer enters into a brick and mortar store you have staff available to answer questions and engage the client in dialogue. The longer they browse in the store the greater the potential for purchase. The same holds true for websites. Design is a crucial element of any webpage. This is truly where the... Read More

The Money Club

March 1, 2012

Lions and Lambs

By: Paulette Dean, Executive Director, Danville Humane Society If March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb. If it comes in like a lamb, it goes out like a lion. That’s how the saying goes for people who like to predict weather. All I know is that March may be a... Read More

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March 1, 2012

Teaching Behavioral Modifications

He Said One of the reasons (among many) that you and I didn’t date in high school was because you thought I was a hooligan. Well, I was…and I wasn’t. I did enjoy the occasional prank. I did enjoy questioning my teachers if I thought they were wrong. And I did enjoy my occasional nap... Read More

He Said She Said

March 1, 2012

Tiny, But Deadly: A Look at Rose Rosette Disease

By: Emily Tomlinson Every gardener’s favorite time of year has finally, officially, arrived. The season we’ve been anticipating and planning for since fall. It’s spring! New growth is showing up on spring flowering shrubs and ornamentals, including roses. Take some time to examine the new growth on your roses closely. Are the leaves that are... Read More

Green Thumbs Up

February 2, 2012

Raising Capital During Hard Times

Getting money for your dreams is like pulling a tooth from a bear. Every entrepreneur must learn how to overcome challenges and meet expectations head on. Anyone working a job understands earning a paycheck is the same as making a living, but when you are an entrepreneur starting out to raise capital for your business... Read More

The Money Club

February 1, 2012

A Gift

By: Paulette Dean, Executive Director, Danville Humane Society In February, we think of ways to let people we love know that we love them. Usually, for men that translates into buying chocolates and roses. A huge lesson about love and giving comes from a child I never met. Many years ago, a particular elementary school... Read More

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