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Columns

Write Again . . . We can make it happen

A fairly recent editorial here in our “Daily News” advocating a film festival seems a splendid idea. Just having a showing of the films our ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, September 7, 2015 5:01 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . It is “ To die a little”

From time to time — not too frequently, I promise — I like to dip into “New View — A Collection of Columns 1970-84.” This ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, August 31, 2015 5:40 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . He knew ‘What will matter’

It was so powerful, so poignant, so didactic, if you will, that I felt it must be repeated. And so, I contacted Amy Brewer, hospice ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, August 24, 2015 5:11 pm

Sports

STEPPING UP — Bartow’s Take: Sports reporting is demanding

It would be my hope that those who follow local and regional sports activities — both scholastic and recreational — are aware and appreciative of ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, August 24, 2015 1:06 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . She is with the saints

Sister Jane Hardison. I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t know her. You see, we grew up together. Jane and I ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, August 17, 2015 3:15 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . Our First Lady of Verse

She died Jan. 9, 1959. I never knew her. More’s the pity. Her name was Nellie Miles Paul. Included in her obituary was that she ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, August 10, 2015 6:57 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . Caring for a stranger

When I originally wrote this column a few days ago I began with “Now, this is personal. Perhaps too personal. But it speaks to the ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, August 3, 2015 5:58 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . ‘Now and Then’ once again

John G. Bragaw wrote a front-page column many years for the Daily News titled “Now and Then.” It was very popular, as was “Mr. John.” ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, July 27, 2015 5:46 pm

Columns

Write Again…”And come to visit you”

Cemeteries. I like cemeteries. Often, when I find myself in a cemetery – be it large or just a family site – I experience a ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, July 20, 2015 5:45 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . Odds, ends & esoterica

A SHAME — In language usage sometimes if a word is used incorrectly enough, and widely so, it becomes acceptable. But not to me. Take ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, July 13, 2015 6:11 pm

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