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Slices of Life

Regular readers of this column will attest to the fact that my summer has been defined by two words: home improvement.I was set to start the summer with a new storm door at the front of the house and a walk-in shower at the very back.Both are still undone.But fret not!
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Slices of Life

‘Learning with the Littles’ I just finished a visit with my littles, aka grands. They are five dollars, nearly three dollars and 25 cents, if we are counting in years.…

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Plain Vanilla

‘Dancing and Fishing, a tale by Uncle Jep’ Did I tell you what Aunt Ida and her pal, Laura, did the day after they get to Cedar P’int? Well, sir,…

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Plain Vanilla

‘Aunt Ida, A Tale by Uncle Jep’ Ida were my mama’s sister, but she were on’y a year older’n me, so she were one of the gang when I were…

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Slices of Life

‘Becoming a survivor’ “At first I was afraid, I was petrified…” — Gloria Gaynor My life has become a series of projects. Flooring. Painting cabinets. Refinishing countertops. Installing baseboards and…

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Ask Amy: Advice for the Real World

Dear Amy: A year ago, my mother-in-law’s live-in companion died by suicide. He was 88 and had just gotten a terminal diagnosis. My husband took a three-month leave of absence…

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Plain Vanilla

‘Pastries in the early morning’ It started at 3:08 a.m. It is not unusual for me to make a trip to the small room around this time of day. Unfortunately…

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Slices of Life

‘Universal Truths Pt. 2’ A few weeks ago, I submitted a list of universal truths that I think we can all recognize and maybe even agree with. In today’s culture…

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McVey competes in Premiere Championship

By: Jenny Corbett Editor jcorbett@cherryroad.com On August 5, Alexandria Police Officer, Gabby McVey competed in her first NPC Premier Muscle Championship in Muncie. The 25 year old has been interesting…

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