First there was one, now there are two
Jacquie Brasher
      Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.--Mark Twain. After 11 years of living with just one cat, Viking showed up on our deck, meow...
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April art adventures!
      Once again the coming month offers many opportunities to enjoy the arts in Emanuel County. As well as art exhibitions there will be several live performances that will offer a large variety of entertainment.
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Adultery, anyone?
      Newt Gingrich told a Vanderbilt University audience last week that the personal lives of presidential candidates should not become an issue in the 2008 campaigns. A couple of weeks earlier, Gingrich confessed on a family values" radio program that he had engaged in an extramarital affair even as ...
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Don't drink the first one
      My daughter turned sixteen last fall and got her driver's license. I'm proud of her. She's been very responsible every time she's been behind the wheel. I'm probably a little partial, but I think that she's somewhat mature beyond her years. Still though, I've been pretty hesitant about just "lettin...
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Let the dust settle (or not)
      There are countless proverbs and special sayings we learn. This one is a double considering whether or not dust is to settle. Why do we learn and use hundreds of these sayings? They are a part of our collective cultural wisdom. Most examples settling the dust try to buy time in order to find a pea...
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Savvy Senior
Senior eye care programs
      Dear Savvy Senior, I've been wearing glasses for more than 40 years now, but recently my eyes have taken a turn for the worse. Can you recommend any organizations that provide low-cost eye care for seniors on a tight budget?
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