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Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Dancing to the beat of a different drum

Dear Aunty Pam,   I just don’t know what to do about my granddaughter. ‘Barbie’ is now 18,…

Two Sisters Cook

Favorite recipes of summer

I’m recovering from my broken wrist and have been able to bake some easy recipes. I’ve learned all…

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Success with raised beds

Success with raised beds for gardening, landscaping, or a combination of both is quite easy. In the simplest…

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…

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

Wedding of the century

For sure the wedding of the year (century!) has been Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, essentially ‘renting’ Venice,…

Conservation Corner - Betsy Burdett

They were here first

A while ago, a friend told me to try meditating for 20 minutes a day if possible, and…

Letters to the Editor

Recyclers are an admirable group

I had a special treat at recycling yesterday. One of the veteran recyclers showed up after a long…

Tastefully Tryon - Steven Siler

An army marches on its stomach

By Steven Siler   This past Wednesday evening, Tryon was invaded…by the U.S. Army, no less. Granted, they…

The Real World - Kirk Gollwitzer

Be wary when buying a vision

You’ve sold the family home. The kids are grown, the attic is empty, and your calendar is finally…

Tales of the Hunts

The scared, the curious, and the rude

To the dog owners out there who just made it through a fireworks-filled weekend, congratulations! After nights filled…