Opinion

Ink and Independence

I have a routine when it comes to writing this column. It’s not much, and perhaps it shows:…

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Beating the heat, summertime treats

Someone posted a funny ‘meme’ on Facebook yesterday that read, ‘The best part about South Carolina summers is…

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Something special to look forward to

Paul’s Aunt Eit (Dutch) is well into her 90s, ramrod straight and still quite tall (Dutch). And each…

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Mr. Mao’s brief taste of freedom

My worst fear. Paul’s worst fear. Our recently rescued, rehabbed, and snipped feral cat, Chairman Mao, had escaped.…

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It’s time to rethink the Happy Birthday song

It’s been roughly 100 years since the general public was first subjected to the Happy Birthday song and,…

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A final visit from Buster

Note to readers: A few days ago, Paul and I lost our cherished little cat of 17 years,…

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Young at heart

“It says here,” I said to Paul, pointing at the list of requirements for the Fire Chaser Express…

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A surprise road trip destination

Paul’s going to Dollywood. We actually have a full day off together and a friend to feed and…

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Critters in the chimney?

Had I been given the good advice my friend Lynn gave after I nearly went into cardiac arrest…

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Preparing for a special visit

Paul recently invited the car club of which he is a member back to the farm after one…