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Throughout all the NOW's, of previously published writers, or in our opinion, should be, the bar is set high; however, we believe everyone should be heard ... if they qualify.

This is what Beaufort County NOW is mostly about, whether one is from eastern North Carolina or far, far away.

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I heard one of the pundits on the morning news make a statement that struck me a very profound. Speaking about the bombing in Manchester, England, he stated that England is the most surveilled country in the world. Manchester is 2nd behind London as the most surveilled city in England.
I heard one of the pundits on the morning news make a statement that struck me a very profound. Speaking about the bombing in Manchester, England, he stated that England is the most surveilled country in the world. Manchester is 2nd behind London as the most surveilled city in England.
 
There was a TV show in the mid nineteen Seventies called Movin' On. It starred Claude Aikins and Frank Converse. They filmed all over the country. It was kind of a travelogue version of "Then Came Bronson" except in a big ole Kenworth-Truck instead of a Harley.
There was a TV show in the mid nineteen Seventies called Movin' On. It starred Claude Aikins and Frank Converse. They filmed all over the country. It was kind of a travelogue version of "Then Came Bronson" except in a big ole Kenworth-Truck instead of a Harley.
 
Fortunately the list of Slave Owners includes General U.S. Grant and numerous Presidents.
Fortunately the list of Slave Owners includes General U.S. Grant and numerous Presidents.
 
I have found that it is always good to end the week or start the weekend with a touch of humor. Since I retired, I have not had to worry much about how to start the week. I seem to remember it starts with an Alarm, but I could be wrong about that.
I have found that it is always good to end the week or start the weekend with a touch of humor. Since I retired, I have not had to worry much about how to start the week. I seem to remember it starts with an Alarm, but I could be wrong about that.
 
If you got this far and think that Willie is dead, he is still alive. (as of April 30, 2017 6:30 AM) This is an album review and not an obituary.
If you got this far and think that Willie is dead, he is still alive. (as of April 30, 2017 6:30 AM) This is an album review and not an obituary.
 
Now addicted to Life Below Zero documentaries (Netflix and YouTube), I am crazy about Agnes, an Inuit lady in Noorvik Alaska, married to a White guy and she and daughters do all the shooting and fishing while he and sons do heavy lifting, mechanical repair, and building projects.
Now addicted to Life Below Zero documentaries (Netflix and YouTube), I am crazy about Agnes, an Inuit lady in Noorvik Alaska, married to a White guy and she and daughters do all the shooting and fishing while he and sons do heavy lifting, mechanical repair, and building projects.
 
Life is like a game of baseball
 
During our high school 50 year reunion, folks exchanged info to stay in touch but soon lost interest. Most remain in the Metro area but few are in my Fav Fives.
During our high school 50 year reunion, folks exchanged info to stay in touch but soon lost interest. Most remain in the Metro area but few are in my Fav Fives.
 
Recent DNA testing debunked my family history story of American Indian heritage. This brought to mind that most history is modified by what is omitted or included.
Recent DNA testing debunked my family history story of American Indian heritage. This brought to mind that most history is modified by what is omitted or included.
 
After I reached that magic number, I no longer had to carry a false ID. A perspective from both ends of the age divide.
After I reached that magic number, I no longer had to carry a false ID. A perspective from both ends of the age divide.
 
Many years ago, I copied a chart of the 72 names in Hebrew without definitions from a long forgotten book title.
Many years ago, I copied a chart of the 72 names in Hebrew without definitions from a long forgotten book title.
 
Numerous visits to the gun range supplemented with YouTube videos, has not improved my accuracy. A friend loaned an Air Pistol for backyard practice.
Numerous visits to the gun range supplemented with YouTube videos, has not improved my accuracy. A friend loaned an Air Pistol for backyard practice.
 
"The 26th day of April in each year - commonly known as Memorial Day."
 
Shooting Steel videos and installing cheap metal targets on his farm. The above photo is not practical. Steel plates in old tires seem best.
Shooting Steel videos and installing cheap metal targets on his farm. The above photo is not practical. Steel plates in old tires seem best.
 
I am not advocating this, but back in the day, the rock bands hired Hells Angels to maintain crowd control.
I am not advocating this, but back in the day, the rock bands hired Hells Angels to maintain crowd control.
 
The time is approaching when we will need to settle down and accept the final results. It is understandable that people will want to deny the truth but facts are facts.
The time is approaching when we will need to settle down and accept the final results. It is understandable that people will want to deny the truth but facts are facts.
 
A while back I wrote a post on beer snobs, and now here is the follow up piece on Guitar snobs.
 
The fact is that music has always been a major part of my family since I was born. My dad was a self taught musician. We always had instruments around the house.
The fact is that music has always been a major part of my family since I was born. My dad was a self taught musician. We always had instruments around the house.
 
I have had many ideas with what I wanted to create with the Sabe Wilis Project since its inception. There are numerous ideological differences between my earlier works and now.
I have had many ideas with what I wanted to create with the Sabe Wilis Project since its inception. There are numerous ideological differences between my earlier works and now.
 
As with most of my articles, this article started out as an argument with myself but quickly morphed into a lesson during this Christmas season.
As with most of my articles, this article started out as an argument with myself but quickly morphed into a lesson during this Christmas season.
 
If you are like me and have small caliber handguns to carry with your new permit and your retired consultant police officer does not like pocket carry holsters, I see no reason to pay for a Sneaky Pete holster when $7 options are available.
If you are like me and have small caliber handguns to carry with your new permit and your retired consultant police officer does not like pocket carry holsters, I see no reason to pay for a Sneaky Pete holster when $7 options are available.
 
Most people will remember John Glenn as the astronaut who was the first American to orbit the earth in 1962. After that event, his image was a carefully crafted and protected all American boy.
Most people will remember John Glenn as the astronaut who was the first American to orbit the earth in 1962. After that event, his image was a carefully crafted and protected all American boy.
 
There are those that will say his return to space in 1998 at the age of 77 was a gimmick or special treatment. Reasonable people can disagree about that but you must factor in the history.
There are those that will say his return to space in 1998 at the age of 77 was a gimmick or special treatment. Reasonable people can disagree about that but you must factor in the history.
 
Field Hockey is not an indigenous sport to the South. Correct me if wrong.
Field Hockey is not an indigenous sport to the South. Correct me if wrong.
 
Once again, I find out I was a better sound engineer than a musician and singing talent. Garbage in Garbage out (GIGO) is still alive and well in my living room makeshift recording studio.
Once again, I find out I was a better sound engineer than a musician and singing talent. Garbage in Garbage out (GIGO) is still alive and well in my living room makeshift recording studio.
 
Not everything you read on Facebook is true. Even Mark Zuckerberg, has acknowledged that they have a problem with people posting news that is not exactly news.
Not everything you read on Facebook is true. Even Mark Zuckerberg, has acknowledged that they have a problem with people posting news that is not exactly news.
 
A revisit to the old practice field illustrates how our memory will exaggerate our history.
A revisit to the old practice field illustrates how our memory will exaggerate our history.
 
My first article about how man creates these boundaries of time and location attracted such little attention that I almost threw this second edition in the trash bin.
My first article about how man creates these boundaries of time and location attracted such little attention that I almost threw this second edition in the trash bin.
 
It is not the return 'ON' my money that I worry about, it is the return 'OF' my money.
 
Song lyrics and Poetry are short stories in my mind and a photo is worth a thousand words. However, a word warrior can make a grown man cry with a long story.
Song lyrics and Poetry are short stories in my mind and a photo is worth a thousand words. However, a word warrior can make a grown man cry with a long story.
 
People of the south should be used to interlopers from outside the area coming in and agitating the locals without bothering to find out how they live and what they think.
People of the south should be used to interlopers from outside the area coming in and agitating the locals without bothering to find out how they live and what they think.
 
The PBA series is about the United States following the Truman Doctrine of being the world's policeman. After World War II we as a country decided that we could not sit by and wait for things to boil over into another World War. We would be the parent to the whole world.
The PBA series is about the United States following the Truman Doctrine of being the world's policeman. After World War II we as a country decided that we could not sit by and wait for things to boil over into another World War. We would be the parent to the whole world.
 
My first post about the Lottery dream list covered a modest wish for a car that recently sold for about $14 million. This wish is about the beauty of those old Chris Craft wooden boats.
My first post about the Lottery dream list covered a modest wish for a car that recently sold for about $14 million. This wish is about the beauty of those old Chris Craft wooden boats.
 
Not one friend or relative of mine thinks that I am a passive person, but Microsoft Word says that I am and who can argue with Bill Gates.
Not one friend or relative of mine thinks that I am a passive person, but Microsoft Word says that I am and who can argue with Bill Gates.
 
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