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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Lifestyle Columnists
Sucker for Bigfoot
The great P.T. Barnum is often credited with saying "There's a sucker born every minute." Yes, there is a world full of gullible people.
Everything really is connected to everything else
It's one of Dr. Eugene Odum's (the late UGA environmental guru) laws of ecology: Everything is connected to everything else. It's also the basis of a healthy lifestyle. There is probably nothing in this column that you don't already know, but perhaps repetition will reinforce these truths enough to cause you to say, "Yes, of course," as I did - and act upon them.
The rewards of work show in landscaping
People enjoy gardening for different reasons.
Pack pews, not heat in church
Dear God, It's me again. I think of myself as your good and faithful servant and I certainly hope you see it this way, especially when my time comes. It seems that there are a lot more folks who claim to be speaking for you. <font face="Arial" ...
Now’s the time for soil samples
Now is an excellent time to soil test your lawn, garden or pasture.
Tips for saving garden seed
During the summer, many gardeners begin to think about saving seed from some of their garden vegetables for planting next year.
A voice not soon to be forgotten
In 1983, my mother fell off a ladder and broke her hip. In time, it healed and because of the break she was sensitive to changes in the weather.
Enlightenment can reveal both bad, good
Last week I attended a Family Connection open "networking meeting" for the first time in several years.
Fit to be president
Cathy Cox wanted to be governor, but ended up as president.
Extension offers local produce market, more
If you have not gone by this year's Dawson County Produce Market, you are missing a great opportunity to buy excellent locally grown produce.
Bring Bubba back
The former "Bubba" McDonald has been a friend of mine for many years. He hasn't asked me for any political advice, but I'm going to offer some today.
Looking back at July: What overwhelmed you?
It isn't August yet and several people have said to me, "Hasn't the summer gone quickly?" Yes, it has. The fact that school starts in early August makes us feel that autumn is upon us.
Job perk: Digging up some dirt
I'm not quite ready to change jobs, but I had a glimpse this week of a potential career that I might have pursued.
Out with the old, in with the new
The old girl died in a fire in February. We finally buried her this week. She was laid to rest in a landfill.
Independent sons, daughters
The celebration of our Declaration of Independence has gotten lost in buying fireworks and selling mattresses. Of course, every holiday has become the setting for a mattress sale.
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Sticks, stones really not that bad after all
There are a few words that my child knows I will not tolerate being uttered. Fat. Stupid. Retarded. Hate. Ugly.
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