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Through the eyes of children
Being Mayor occasionally can be fun. People see you in parades where you wave and throw candy. The…
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Sing a song of Thanksgiving this year
Usually when Mary Lou and I enter the doors of the First United Methodist Church in Bainbridge, members…
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We’re entering a season of change
I have always loved the seasons for the change that they bring. My northern friends think that the Deep…
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A legacy of leadership
Like many, I am relieved and thankful that the elections are finally over.
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You ain’t nothing but a hound dog crying all the time
Having to write a column with the deadline the day before an election can be a challenge. On…
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The world is a little smaller than you may think
The dinner is held twice a year on the manicured field of Jordan-Hare Stadium. You tour the locker…
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The decision is yours
Usually I write about elections just after the fact. More often than not, at some point in the…
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Visiting Wilmington was like discovering an old gem
North Carolina has always been a favorite destination of mine. I camped in the Smoky Mountains with my…
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What more can we wish for our loved ones?
It seems like it was just a few hours ago that I sat down to write last week’s…
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Hard work and perseverance yield success
One mistake people often make is estimating how long it will take to get something done. Have you…