From the porch
Frogs have a thousand voices
Dwight Otwell
      "Ribit". "Croak". How many different sounds do frogs make? If you are a fan of Kermit the frog (the heartthrob of Miss Piggy) or if you love to listen to the evening sounds of frogs singing in the night, there is a special treat available for you. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ...
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From Sourwood Cove
Old man standing by the road
By Clarence Newton
      Driving south toward Atlanta on a hot August day, I saw a shabby old man standing by the road holding a crumpled brown bag. He crawled into my car surrounded by a pungent odor. He said his name was Thomas Jefferson Madison and that he was trying to find his way to Florida. Mr. Madison was a season...
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Heartfelt thanks
      J o h n Joseph Cook The love and helping hands of dear friends who have comforted us during this difficult time is so much appreciated that no words can express our gratitude. The prayers, visits, food, cards and flowers were all testaments of the love you have shown us. Twenty four years ago, Joh...
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Why they dislike Hillary
With Bill O'Reilly
      A few days ago on television, I asked why Sen. Hillary Clinton would put herself through two years of personal attacks in her quest to be president. Is it ambition, a thirst for power, or a belief that she can help Americans in unique ways? There is no question that Mrs. Clinton will be viciously ...
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Dixie Divas
Good and tired of bad aggravations
With Rhonda Rich
      Life is wearing me out. Nothing is simple anymore. And despite what some may think, I am just a simple girl at heart. Everything, it seems, takes so much effort, so much time. I seldom find anything that can be handled with one phone call or one request.
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