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Rich and Poor in Bristol

My friends with money are not greedy.

Dec 28 • Ben Talley

A Real Christmas Ghost Story

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

Dec 21 • Ben Talley

Realizing our greatest gift - and using it

It is the season of giving.

Dec 14 • Ben Talley

Special Edition ... from Santa Himself

Dec 10 • 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 • 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 • Ben Talley

How to Ruin Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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

Nov 23 • Ben Talley

Eat at the Shanghai!

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

Nov 16 • Ben Talley

(and our shared humanity)

Nov 9 • 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 • Ben Talley

October 2025

Are you rich or poor? An easy way to tell

As you read this sentence, my friends, imagine that you have exactly 24 hours left to live - and not one minute more.

Oct 26 • Ben Talley

Every picture tells a story

Oct 19

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