Exploring Virginia’s I-81 attractions

By Mike Steely Many of us know that Interstate 81 begins just east of Dandridge as I-40 turns south but many people probably don’t know that I-81 continues all the way to Alexandria Bay, New York, and from there enters Canada. It’s an interesting but busy route for...

Cycles

By Dr. Jim Ferguson It’s a good thing I live in the south because I like hot weather. I’d rather be too hot than too cold – as long as there’s a bit of summertime air-conditioning. A hot, sandy beach in mid summer is not my cup of tea. I’m more of a mountain man...

What is Loss of Consortium?

By Jedidiah McKeehan A term that is heard in the world of personal injury law, that will occasionally draw a snicker, is the term, “loss of consortium.” Let’s dive in to what this term means.  First, the word, “consortium,” means companionship with one’s spouse.  How...

Terminated

By Dr. Jim Ferguson “Dr. Ferguson you were terminated in December 2018.” I was informed of my “status” while trying to refill a patient’s medication with a mail order pharmaceutical company. I asked the lady how I could be terminated from an organization I had never...

9/11 Flight 93 Memorial an emotional experience

By Mike Steely Recently on our vacation my wife and I had a chance to visit the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 and remember those brave souls who crashed the plane instead of letting terrorists use it for a fourth attack on our nation’s capital on September...