Farewell to This Fork in the Road
After more than 10 years, the time has come for me to take another path. As the late great Yogi Berra famously said, “If you come to a for...
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ER Visit a Tableau of Drama
If you’re looking for drama, it’s as near as the nearest emergency room.My son dropped me off at the main door, and I looked down on...
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Oh, the thrill of time-capsule museums
While in Washington, D.C., last week, I came across a museum I’d heard about long before it was a museum.The Clara Barton Missing Soldiers...
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So long, Brian Wilson
We lost a musical giant last week. Singer-songwriter Brian Wilson, founder of the Beach Boys, died at 82. If you grew up in the ‘60s ...
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A Simple Lesson From The Camino
Chances are you’ve heard about the Camino, that long pilgrim path across the Pyrenees of Northern Spain. It’s been walked for well over 1,...
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My Goodbye To Jolene
It’s been nearly two weeks since I said goodbye to Jolene. She was a corgi/cattle dog mix adopted 13 years ago—when we were looking for an...
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The mystique of old food
Have you heard the story about Queen Elizabeth’s wedding cake? A rare, boxed piece sold recently for $2,800, accordi...
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When in doubt, check the route
I got lost twice in South Carolina last week, and let’s just say I wish I’d had a paper map. There was a time when I stowed an atlas...
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Farewell Dr. Kildare, Father Ralph
On Mar. 30, I woke to learn that one of my favorite actors had passed away. Richard Chamberlain was two days shy of 91, and died of complication...
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Nothing as constant as tract houses, boxy apartments
If you’ve been away for a while, you might not recognize Catawba County. Look around Hickory and see five-story apartment buildings. Drive ...
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Lenten project aims at decluttering
The Ladies Guild of St. Joseph’s Church in Newton have a winning plan for Lent this year.Lent, of course, is the 40-days before Easter during wh...
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Kitschy landmarks grip my attention
As winter doldrums set in, I dream of road trips. And when it comes to roadside attractions, the kitschier the betterThink the Peachoid outside Gaffne...
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A Close-Up Look At Our Split-Term Presidents
Presidential politics is my spectator sport. I follow political figures constantly and relish biopics about the men who have served as our Chief Execu...
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Believe It Or Not, It’s 2025 Already
The new year arrives Wednesday, moving us into the second quarter of the 21st century.The new century isn’t so new anymore. If you’re like...
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Kindness Sparks Chain Reaction
One day this fall, I had lunch with a friend up in Alexander County. The friend I’ll call Shirleen, will strike up conversations with most any p...
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The Mystique Of Old Food
Did you see the story about Queen Elizabeth’s wedding cake?A rare, boxed piece sold recently for $2,800, according to a British auction house.Th...
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