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Write Again . . . They make our lives whole

Note — Today’s column is by Mary Bart Houston. The term foster failure is a common one in animal shelters. Foster: to promote the growth ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, February 2, 2015 8:22 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . A very productive union

Katie Shavender was born Aug. 25, 1880. She was from Bath, and lived there all of her life, it is believed. In her tender teen ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, January 19, 2015 8:34 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . “And a peace at the last”

If — and that may be the biggest little word in our lexicon — you could ask for, could have, one thing for yourself, what ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, January 12, 2015 8:08 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . About this column thing

On occasion — not often, though — someone will write to me and comment upon a column I’ve written, or about this weekly endeavor in ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, January 5, 2015 8:58 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . Mein zwei heilige abends

Note – Today’s column first appeared in December 1979, and is included in the book “New View — A Collection of Columns 1970-1984.”   Regensburg, ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, December 22, 2014 8:15 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . Such an experience recalled

Note — Today’s column first appeared in December 1971, and is included in the book “New View —  A Collection of Columns 1970-1984.” Each year ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, December 15, 2014 7:36 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . That time comes for us all

Today’s topic is not very uplifting, for sure. Especially for me. Nor do I think you, kind reader, really wish to ponder such either. Enough ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, December 8, 2014 7:57 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . What we married men need

Now, I’m not saying that this is an original thought, idea, on my part. It seems so, to me, but that doesn’t make it so. ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, December 1, 2014 10:45 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . So noble an undertaking

It was late September, or perhaps October. Beau and I were enjoying our peripatetic activity at Stewart Parkway. (Who was walking whom?) There was a ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, November 24, 2014 6:31 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . My ignorance grows greater

Being ignorant is not always bliss. Believe me, I know, because I’m ignorant about so much that is a part of today’s world. Honesty compels ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Monday, November 17, 2014 6:13 pm

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