The Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service was created as an idea during a train trip from Moscow to the Western Ukraine. There were five Americans visiting Ukrainian and Russian friends. The visit was set up to distribute donated equipment in Russia and Ukraine. It seemed that a formal group was needed to do this type of volunteer work in an organized way on a regular basis...

I admit I have never been a cook. Some women beam with anticipation and blissfully line up to put their name on lists to secure their opportunity to provide food for the consumption of others. I, however,  am the one elbowing those zealots out of the way to make sure I procure my beloved title of “paper products supplier.” It is a job I am good at; it is a job that is safe; it is a job I have sought ever since---The Easter Bunny Incident!

One of the many wonderful aspects of Floyd, is the ready opportunity to interact with animals. During my childhood I learned many a life lesson from experiences with animals-lessons that were usually initiated by my mother, the quintessential animal lover. One of the most endearing stories we kids share about our Mom is when she obtained her first chickens.

LCF now has an impressive and ever-growing collection of videos on YouTube.
With the wide array of topics covered, there is sure to be one-probably many-that will grab your interest.

Check out www.lcfvideos.com on YouTube

Every one of us will reach a pivotal point in life when the decision has to be made to remain status quo, or make a terrifying change. The pressure that today's society puts on what is "successful" and "worthy" weighs heavily in making that decision. I am grateful to be living in Floyd, Virginia where our "society" still values family.