One veteran’s story: A heroic recovery from traumatic brain injury
An inspiring story from WUSA 9 News shows the real spirit of America’s veterans. I’d like to share it with you. Army Captain Pat Horan was serving in Iraq in 2007 when he was shot in the left temple. The bullet destroyed the communication center of his brain. Doctors doubted he would ever communicate with the […]
Hot air balloon accidents: how do they happen?
If you’ve ever been to a hot air balloon festival, you know there’s nothing like the sight of dozens of them hanging like colorful confetti in an azure sky. And if you’ve ever been lucky enough to take a ride in a hot air balloon, you know what a spectacular view you get from thousands […]
Is anyone responsible for a bridge collapse?
Many of you aren’t old enough to remember the collapse of the Silver Bridge in December of 1967. The Silver Bridge was an eyebar-chain suspension bridge that spanned the Ohio River and connected Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with Gallipolis, Ohio. If you have heard of the event, it may be because local lore linked the tragedy to […]
ATVs – fun, but don’t let your ride become deadly!
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs or side-by-sides) are useful tools for working outdoors. They’re great for hauling medium loads and doing other tasks like plowing snow. That’s why they’re commonly used in agriculture, construction, and landscaping. ATVs can also be a lot of fun when used for off-roading, trail riding, racing, and […]
Segways: can they hurt you?
If you’ve been in the downtown or historical districts of any major Virginia city, you’ve seen them. You know, those seemingly gravity-defying, self-balancing scooters called Segways. You ride a Segway standing up, and control it by leaning forward to go forward, and leaning back to stop. It really is an ingenious piece of technology. Segway […]
It takes a community to build a law firm
Suppose you want to go to a restaurant for a night out. How do you decide which one? You ask your friends! If this were a Geico commercial, we’d chime in “It’s what you do!” The same thing is true when you need a lawyer. Talk to your friends and neighbors, and they’ll let you […]