Peggy, The Columnist

In the December 23rd edition of The Ladysmith Chronicle, I debuted my monthly column, called “Creative Parenting”.  Using a question and answer format, my goal is to help parents learn how to deal with difficult teenage issues.  Readers are encouraged to send me their questions and I will rack my brains for the answers and best…

Sad News

On December 15th, my dear friend and writing colleague, Joyce Barnes, passed away quietly in her sleep.  She had been fighting brain cancer for 18 months.  Remarkably, after removal of a sizable tumor early in the summer of 2007, Joyce managed to fulfill the wish list she made when diagnosed.  She accompanied the family on…