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The brain trust met again and got on the subject of poetry. Poetry wasn’t the beginning of this meeting. It seems that one of the members of the brain trust has decided to take up song writing. … more
Dear Editor, The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a budget bill that quite frankly will devastate residents of Clarendon County. The House is proposing cuts that will gut Medicaid … more
Have you ever built something? House, model, clubhouse, hunting lodge, restore an old car, re-model existing house, or any other type of building or such that might need work: anything could count as … more

If you are not at least my age, early 60’s, or older, then this will probably be a foreign term to you. It may even be foreign to some older than me, but if you are familiar with this … more
I’ve written about this before. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Joseph (The Coat of Many Colors) was a sold into slavery by his brothers. He was then thrown into prison. Then Joseph … more
Okay, a couple weeks ago, I wrote about going to the Lakeland Airshow. Wow, fifty years of going to the same show. That’s quite a memory. My Friend David Rodgers was on the first trip and … more
As I have gotten older, I have found it so shocking to realize that my generation is not the youngest and newest generation anymore. I was born right on the cusp between millennials and gen z, but I … more

Dear Editor, While we don’t need an official date to say thank you, April 18 marked National Lineworker Appreciation Day.  Lineworkers support the growth of industries and … more
I was staying in a hotel this past week. On the bathroom mirror was a little sticker that said that if I needed or had forgotten some bathroom article, toothbrush, razor, comb, or some other shower … more
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but we need a break. And I mean all of us. My family has never been more desperate for spring break to arrive. We haven’t had a long weekend … more
I just came back from Sun N Fun #51. This is the fifty first year of this Florida based fly in, airshow, and trade show. The show started in 1974. I made my first trip down there in 1975. My … more

Dear Readers, Spring has officially settled into Clarendon County, and with it comes the familiar beauty of azaleas in full bloom. Their bursts of pink, white, and purple line our streets and … more
I was at the beach, relaxing in my chair, watching the waves roll in as the tide went out. A group of children were coming my way, laughing and running. There were five of them: Two older girls, two … more
Who doesn’t love spring? Turns out that there are a lot of people that don’t like spring. There are as many people that dislike spring, as there are people that are upset with summer, … more
Hey, did you see the eclipse last week? The wolf moon, the shadow of the earth, and the moon turning red was the highlight of last week. Maybe you missed it. It was at 2:00 o’clock in the … more

Showers of blessings were on full display at New Harmony Presbyterian Church of Alcolu on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Not only from Mother Nature and her downpours, but from the benevolence of … more
Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and Ash Wednesday: Lent has begun. Now you have 40 days to start back on those resolutions you made at the first of the year. Anything could have happened. You made have over … more
Dear Editor, Veterans should be recognized for an entire month annually to fully honor their sacrifices, contributions, and ongoing challenges. Here’s why: 1. Extended Education and … more
As a newlywed and new homeowner and first-time dog mom, I have a lot of worries floating around in my brain at all times. I’ve written about society’s expectations and the … more

The brain trust met the other day and got on the subject of grandfathers. They got into how their grandfather had taught them something in a devious way but that had made all the difference in their … more
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