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“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against

injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would

change the earth.” ~ William Faulkner

 

Since this is the month of thanksgiving, I thought it might be a good time to bring up

proper table manners for folks who gather ‘round the table. There’s nothing like a

primer on etiquette. Just call me Miss B. Havin’ Manners, if you need a refresher

course.

 

First of all: put the phone away, turn it off at the dinner table. Look at one another.

That’s a positive start! Do not pick ANYTHING. That includes nails, nose, teeth. Do not

scratch your head, do not scratch under your arms.

 

For goodness sake, close your mouth when chewing. Yes, YOU. I know it’s hard to talk

and chew at the same time…but whatever it is you want to say can wait a minute. Or use

sign language. Chew and spew just doesn’t get it with the others who are stuck at the

table watching food bits spraying as you bellow.

 

Say thank you. Often. Let someone else have the bigger piece. Fix a bowl for four-legged

friends. They make us thankful. (It is forgiven if your four-legged friend chews with

mouth open. Not you. Shut the trap door when full.)

 

On that short lesson in good manners just in time for turkeys, I’m down at Fernandina

Beach if you’re reading this, and am grateful old Silver made it that far. Every squeak,

rattle, and burnt oil smell made me cringe on that long trip through rain, coastal fog,

and 18-wheelers. I’m remembering to chew my food, and the only thing I’m picking is

shells on the beach, walking a November sea, missing River’s company along sandy

paths.

 

Saluda Living in Place (SLIP) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to change the

experience of aging through access to services, education, social activities and community

involvement. For information, contact the SLIP office at 828-490-1040.

 

Saluda Historic Depot is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

The 2019 Saluda Holiday Market will be Saturday, November 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the West

Main Street parking lot. Vendors will have winter vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods

and locally produced crafts.

 

The Saluda Community Table closes for Thanksgiving week, then resumes in January at

Saluda Center. Donations always appreciated! Thank you to all the volunteers who make this

gathering happen!

 

The community pop-up pantry is every Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Saluda Presbyterian Church, 54

Carolina Avenue (behind Saluda Library).

 

Learn about Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT) by visiting saludaclt.org or calling

828-749-1560. For information on helping clear trails or “Walks in the Woods”, contact Chuck

Hearon at 828-817-0364 or chearon@skyrunner.net.

 

You can purchase a Pace Park paver to honor a loved one, or support the community park

project. Obtain forms at city hall, city website, or contact Catherine Ross at

carnc@charter.net .

 

The City of Saluda is accepting unwrapped new toys/donations before December 13 for the

annual holiday toy drive for Saluda children.

 

Happy November Birthday to Jared Scott, Karen Johnson, Nancy Barnett, Dawn Pearson,

Dusty Jespersen, Gwen Garren, Stoney Lamar, Jim Boyle, Tom Ellwood, Wendy McEntire,

Aaron Burdett, Jane Thompson, Candy Oakes, Bruce Hunt, James Hrynyshyn, Hannah Jane

Kirby, Shirley Chamberlain, Sam Woodbery, and Karen Gabriel. Add your name to the list!

 

Feel free to contact me at bbardos@gmail.com , 828-749-1153, or visit bonniebardosart.com

By Bonnie J. Bardos