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Lesson learned from cats: We aren’t as aware as they are

It occurred to me that most people, me included, are not really observers of life most of the time. We are pretty good at paying ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:00 am

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3 magic words, and we’re bread and milk crazy

They’ve said the words that set hearts fluttering with excitement around here. Oh, they said them cautiously and with maybe, might, not sure, could change. ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 12:14 am

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Oprah is evidence: Speaking truth is powerful

Love Oprah or hate Oprah, you can’t ignore Oprah. The fact that you only have to say her first name and people know who your ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 12:21 pm

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If 1st day of year predicts all 365, 2018’ll be simple, with chocolate

There were no New Year’s resolutions resolved at my house — nada, zilch, none, not even one. I realize resolutions are kind of a tradition, ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 1:01 am

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Reflecting on the season in quiet of winter

There is a huge spider web suspended between the branches of an oak tree in my front yard. It is only visible for a short ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 1:02 am

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Holidays make her want to go back in time

Sometimes I’d like to close my eyes, open them and find myself miraculous transported back in time. The Christmas season is one of those times. ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2:00 am

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Pause the holiday just long enough to vote Tuesday

It’s the holiday season. People want to focus on lighted trees, the sound of carols and the bustle of Christmas shopping. This is not the ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 1:55 am

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We need more independent voters, thinkers

How did we get here? How did we decide that no matter what, we support “our” political party? When did we vilify everyone who doesn’t ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 1:43 am

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Good-bye to an honorary brother, son

Here we are on the eve of Thanksgiving Day. Or for some, here we are on the eve, eve of Black Friday or the eve, ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 12:58 am

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Good-bye to an honorary brother, son

He was a funny kid, a little bit mischievous like my own kids, but he had a way of making you smile. My children and ... Read more