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It all started with the Weekly Reader

One of my favorite quotes from Mark Twain is “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness.”  ...

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Remembering the many moms who influenced me

This week is Mothers’ Day 2023, I think that it is appropriate to thank the Mothers I have ...

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Hope helps us survive life’s horrors

Flowers are blooming. Spring is in the air. Life is bursting forth all around. But there’s death, too. ...

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Write Again…Memories of the Outer Banks

Our little family lived on the Outer Banks for a number of years. More specifically, in Manteo, on ...

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The teachers house on teachers row

This majestic house that once stood at 401 West Fifth Street at the corner of Fifth and Van ...

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I said no cats and ended up with Rascal

My wife Tracey had to have a pet when we got married.  She always had a pet cat ...

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Finding inspiration through professional wrestling

Several folks were surprised to learn that I’m a fan of professional wrestling. I’ll do you one better ...

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Write Again …An anatomy of a Southerner

The following – about we Southerners – is too good not to share with you, folks. It’s purloined ...

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Know your town: Washington’s hospital history

I’m on vacation this week, so I thought I would share some history from my I’m From Washington ...

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Home, school and community helped us grow up

Longtime friend and classmate Jane Alligood de Vos, paid me one of the finest compliments about my articles. ...

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