From the porch
Fantasy Lights and an almost trip to jail
Dwight Otwell
      Other than almost getting thrown in the Gatlinburg jail, Susan and I had a great wedding anniversary weekend. We left Friday morning for our motel in Pigeon Forge. We were delighted with our room, which had a jacuzzi and gas fireplace. That afternoon we ate at one of my favorite restaurants, the ...
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Studying Iraq
With Bill O’Reilly
      Reaction to the Iraq Study Group report has ranged from hysterical to depressing. Right-wing newspapers and commentators are tending to dismiss the report as a surrender document, compiled by frightened bureaucrats who do not understand war or the stakes in Iraq.
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D Dealing with iabetes
Making a list — checking it twice
Dr. Ellen Andrews
      Some people are always busy with something. Canning may be over, but cool weather crops are coming up and Christmas is coming. It’s also a time to take stock if you have diabetes. What still needs doing if you haven’t done it yet this year? • An exam by an eye doctor who dilates your eyes with dro...
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