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Ride the Lightning: Let's Party! Last Updated: 2:23 PM 03/17/10 - Cold weather and I get along. We always have. My closet shelves are full of sweaters. I own more heavy coats than a Yukon hunting guide. (Full Story)
Less Talk, More Walk: Family 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:22 PM 03/17/10 - This column is a little sad. Not necessarily sad in the sense of bringing tears; more like sad in the sense of a situation being so wrong, you have to shake your head and say, “That is so sad.” (Full Story)
Musings: Quick Fixes 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:19 PM 03/17/10 - When we have health problems, such as high cholesterol, normally we go to a medical doctor. He/she prescribes Lipitor or some other drug designed to lower our cholesterol level. (Full Story)
As I See It: Dirty Little Secret 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:17 PM 03/17/10 - I am going to tell you all a dirty little secret. (Full Story)
Under the Gold Dome: Budget 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:14 PM 03/17/10 - The General Assembly went back into legislative session this week after our two week recess whereby the members analyzed the budget, looked for potential areas to trim the budget, and awaited the incoming revenue figures. Our top concern remains to finding the best solutions for balancing the budget. (Full Story)
Less Talk, More Walk: Don't Let Fear Rule 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:30 AM 03/11/10 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.-2 Timothy 1:7 I can't speak for anyone but myself and as young as I am; I have had to make some really hard decisions in my life. (Full Story)
Ride the Lightning: Jenkinsburg 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:28 AM 03/11/10 - According to the History of Butts County, Georgia, William H. Jenkins married Mrs. Nancy H. Crumbly way back when and settled five miles northwest of Jackson where the Southern Railway was later situated. Thus born was Jenkinsburg. Other folks joined the Jenkins family. (Full Story)
Musings: Feelings 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:25 AM 03/11/10 - Our feelings, whether healthy or unhealthy, do not disappear on a schedule. Usually healthy or enjoyable feelings are easier to work through than unhealthy or painful feelings. For example, it has been proven over and over again that the more we grieve in the aftermath of our tragedy, the better our emotional well-being will be. (Full Story)
Ride the Lightning: In Butts County 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:10 AM 03/04/10 - In Butts County, Dr. Van Whaler is called “Dr. Van Whalen” by nearly every man, woman, and child. In Butts County, Stewart becomes “Steve,” or “Steven,” or “Sterling,” or “Stone.” (Full Story)
Less Talk, More Walk: Recollections 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:08 AM 03/04/10 - The other day I was walking past Stewart's desk and noticed that he had a Walkman on his desk. Do what? Not an mp3 player or an iPod, a Walkman: Cassette player and radio, approximately five inches long and thick as all get out. Wait a minute. (Full Story)
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