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Vtskier1
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We spell holistic with an H because it derives directly from the Greek word hólos, meaning "whole" or "all". In contrast, the English word whole comes from an entirely different, old Germanic root, making the "W" in wholistic an invented addition.Here is the quick breakdown of how these two words evolved separately: Holistic: Coined in the 1920s by South African philosopher Jan Smuts, who wanted to name his philosophical theory (the drive in nature to create "wholes"). He pulled the Greek prefix holos directly, so the word has never had a "W". Whole: Traces back to Old English and Germanic roots (like hāl) meaning "healthy" or "uninjured". The "WH" spelling is actually an artificial addition from the 1500s—added by scribes to distinguish it from the word "hole".Because holistic and whole have such similar meanings, "wholistic" became a widely used variant (known as a folk etymology) to better reflect the underlying meaning for English readers. However, in standard academics and medicine, holistic remains the correct and preferred spelling.
Posted: 05/27/2026 at 09:54 PM ET
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From today's Cardinal News: Building for sale in downtown Blacksburg, would
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 08:52 AM ET
Non sequitur...what does holistically mean vs wholelistically?
Vtskier1 • 05/27/26 09:50 PM ET
Good question! All I know is that word is an overused buzz word, just like
PWR2LZ • 05/28/26 09:54 AM ET
Then they'll turn around & give them grant money plus tax credits to fix it**
Vtskier1 • 05/28/26 10:05 AM ET
I wonder if the current owners are even aware that grants & tax credits are
PWR2LZ • 05/28/26 10:43 AM ET
To answer.... ◄
Vtskier1 • 05/27/26 09:54 PM ET
I think the family that owned Crickett's is who owned the building too. I
RhinoVT • 05/27/26 04:34 PM ET
Great memory!**
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 08:46 PM ET
Could be a fun project.**
David CunninghamAdmin • 05/27/26 04:15 PM ET
There was an apartment on the top of the building called The Penthouse,
santafe • 05/27/26 10:48 AM ET
should install a stage and stripper poles**
section11hokie • 05/27/26 10:42 AM ET
They'd have to change the name of Bud's podcast to something different.... **
Vtskier1 • 05/27/26 09:56 PM ET
The first floor could sell TSL merchandise at their coffee bar...
EDGEMAN • 05/27/26 10:40 AM ET
Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.**
Victory Ticker • 05/27/26 12:02 PM ET
^^^^^ He will be here all week, be sure to tip your waitress^^^^^**
santafe • 05/27/26 02:12 PM ET
Has to be named The TSL Lounge, right?**
BleedinOandM • 05/27/26 09:45 AM ET
Of course!**
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 08:46 PM ET
Was Kennedys back in my day**
Hokerer • 05/27/26 09:16 AM ET
Crickets/Sharkey's in my day... **
Burruss Writer • 05/27/26 12:05 PM ET
Sharkeys in my day.**
Victory Ticker • 05/27/26 12:01 PM ET
At some point, wasn’t Dave’s Dogs on the other side?**
scoop76cs • 05/27/26 10:41 AM ET
Was Center Drug Store back in my day....................... :)**
santafe • 05/27/26 09:27 AM ET
In the window of the drugstore
flhokie75 • 05/27/26 09:57 PM ET
That was Little Doc's Drug Store on the corner of College Ave. and Draper.
santafe • 05/28/26 05:31 AM ET
Mine too. Good live music.**
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 09:18 AM ET
that building probably needs 500K to modernize.**
VT Pez4Life • 05/27/26 09:14 AM ET
At least that much............. **
santafe • 05/27/26 09:28 AM ET
Try 3x that, $1.5 million! Excerpt inside.
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 09:22 AM ET
As I understand it, historical rehab would only be required on exterior
Burruss Writer • 05/27/26 12:08 PM ET
Same here. Any due diligence would require a new analysis, plus a building
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 01:28 PM ET
i figured my number was low ball without seeing inside. yeah....its a dump**
VT Pez4Life • 05/27/26 09:28 AM ET
Dumps are candidates for "adverse possession" though :-)**
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 01:29 PM ET
I read that too. I wonder why the Lyric Theater moved from there to College
IB4TECH • 05/27/26 09:05 AM ET
What year did the Lyric move..didn't read that in the article**
HOKIERIT • 05/27/26 09:59 AM ET
The Lyric was on Main from 1922 through 1930 according to the article.**
IB4TECH • 05/27/26 12:22 PM ET
Probably about 1928 or so. The new one opened up in 1930, I believe.**
santafe • 05/27/26 10:53 AM ET
Oh OK...I kinda felt like the one I went to was on Main, up by Mike's ->
HOKIERIT • 05/27/26 06:53 PM ET
The one you’re remembering is Studio One.
santafe • 05/27/26 07:27 PM ET
I was in school from 73-78**
HOKIERIT • 05/27/26 07:49 PM ET
Yeah, you got there right after studio one was built.
santafe • 05/27/26 07:53 PM ET
Bigger venue = more seats = more$$ ? **
PWR2LZ • 05/27/26 09:20 AM ET