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It was a New Year’s Eve many years ago.

Jan 10 • Ben Talley

When Your Child is Gay

For one thing, consider yourself far from being alone.

Jan 4 • Ben Talley

December 2025

Rich and Poor in Bristol

My friends with money are not greedy.

Dec 28, 2025 • Ben Talley

A Real Christmas Ghost Story

Before reading another word, I must hereby state that I do not believe in ghosts.

Dec 21, 2025 • Ben Talley

Realizing our greatest gift - and using it

It is the season of giving.

Dec 14, 2025 • Ben Talley

Special Edition ... from Santa Himself

Dec 10, 2025 • Ben Talley

Lunch with an F-16 Fighter Pilot (a Christmas story)

Hey, Ben, since it’s Christmastime, why not write about something else?

Dec 7, 2025 • Ben Talley

November 2025

Nearly meeting your Maker while playing Santa

Immediately after Thanksgiving each year - even before the leftover turkey grows cold - I begin donning my Santa suit and visiting the homes of many a…

Nov 30, 2025 • Ben Talley

How to Ruin Your Thanksgiving Dinner

No, I’m not talking about cooking the turkey or the ham too long.

Nov 23, 2025 • Ben Talley

Eat at the Shanghai!

If you ask them if they are Chinese, they will tell you they are American.

Nov 16, 2025 • Ben Talley

(and our shared humanity)

Nov 9, 2025 • Ben Talley

Teaching a World Series Champion

Justin Grimm, a native of Bristol VA, was a pitcher for the 2016 World Series champion team, the Chicago Cubs.

Nov 2, 2025 • Ben Talley

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