Author: Larry McDermott | The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

No tragedy is worse than children dying

Just the thought of a child dying in a violent way tears at the heart of anyone who ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Volunteers feed hope as some government programs face budget cuts

If you’re among the fortunate who never have to think about where your next meal is coming from, ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

“No Kings” protests won’t be a one-and-done

If you missed the “No Kings” rallies in our little Western North Carolina towns, there likely will be ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Walking in the woods with a plant addict

My wife is addicted to that green, leafy stuff. Not pot. She wouldn’t touch the stuff. I’m talking ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Frequent your favorite local restaurants

The local restaurant that you rave to friends about and steer visitors to will need your support more ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Once again, NC legislators attempting to harm small communities

Like a set of bad parents, the North Carolina General Assembly keeps telling small communities like ours that ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

The dirt on topsoil

The word “topsoil” used to have a special meaning. Not anymore. In the general shrinking of the mind ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Administrators of cities, towns try to make the place nice

Towns and cities develop rules designed to make them better places to live, shop and celebrate community events, ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Extra bacon with my justice, please

Pigs can be used in so many ways. My favorite food, bacon, comes to mind. But what about ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

NC General Assembly working to undermine public education

Education “leaders” in the North Carolina General Assembly, the political body responsible for ensuring that voters and their ... Read more