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Under the cover of Covid, and now in the shadow of the infamous Election Irregularities of that fated 2020 presidential election, with current emerging alleged election fraud in Nevada and Pennsylvania inconveniently slipping into the public discourse, there is proved a colluded ongoing Election Interference in the nomination of the Republican candidate, the likes of which has never occurred in our Constitutional Republic's history, albeit, the question remains: Do you support the plain-sight Election Interference of the Democratic Socialist party, employing its minions in their Propagandistic Media, and their Two Tiered Justice System?
98.84% No, I do not support Election Interference; I am a patriot unto our Constitution.
1.16% Yes, I do support Election Interference; the alternative, Donald Trump, to this mentally diminished president is far worse.
0% "What, me worry" if elections are rigged?
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Please join me in welcoming our newest contributor to BCN, Kathy Manos Penn, a native of the "Big Apple", by way of the "Peach City", Atlanta. Kathy is a former English teacher, author of The Ink Penn blog, and a communications professional in corporate America. Now with Kathy on board, I advise all other contributors to watch your punctuation and syntax.

I always feel as though I'm taking my life in my hands when we drive to downtown Atlanta during rush hour, and I'm thankful it's not something I do often. My husband had a follow-up doctor's visit at Emory Midtown one morning, and the first bit of good news was we made it down there without mishap.
I always feel as though I'm taking my life in my hands when we drive to downtown Atlanta during rush hour, and I'm thankful it's not something I do often. My husband had a follow-up doctor's visit at Emory Midtown one morning, and the first bit of good news was we made it down there without mishap.
 
I have fond memories of reading my Dr. Seuss books and still have three titles on my bookshelf.
I have fond memories of reading my Dr. Seuss books and still have three titles on my bookshelf.
 
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but it's also a day when I'm reminded to think about those service members who are still with us.
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but it's also a day when I'm reminded to think about those service members who are still with us.
 
I finally got around to a few books on my To Be Read list and one was “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend.”
I finally got around to a few books on my To Be Read list and one was “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend.”
 
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
 
I'm a Billy Joel fan, and I saw him long ago with Elton John at the Omni in Atlanta. I got reacquainted with his music when I listened to the Billy Joel station on SiriusXM on a January trip to the mountains-both up and back.
I'm a Billy Joel fan, and I saw him long ago with Elton John at the Omni in Atlanta. I got reacquainted with his music when I listened to the Billy Joel station on SiriusXM on a January trip to the mountains-both up and back.
 
More specifically, what is it about boarding schools that makes them the setting for so many novels? Christopher Swann's "Shadow of the Lions" is set in a boarding school in the mountains of Virginia.
More specifically, what is it about boarding schools that makes them the setting for so many novels? Christopher Swann's "Shadow of the Lions" is set in a boarding school in the mountains of Virginia.
 
It's known far and wide that the Royal Mum is a huge reader, a word nerd, and a grammar geek. I think I've covered all the bases.
It's known far and wide that the Royal Mum is a huge reader, a word nerd, and a grammar geek. I think I've covered all the bases.
 
I have one general guideline for myself in writing my columns: refrain from expressing anger or writing anything controversial -- anything that might cause folks to get up in arms, or worse, angry with me.
I have one general guideline for myself in writing my columns: refrain from expressing anger or writing anything controversial -- anything that might cause folks to get up in arms, or worse, angry with me.
 
As did everyone else, I saw tons of articles in January about New Year's resolutions-how to make 'em and how to keep 'em.
As did everyone else, I saw tons of articles in January about New Year's resolutions-how to make 'em and how to keep 'em.
 
Within days of each other, two articles expressing the same sentiment caught my attention.
Within days of each other, two articles expressing the same sentiment caught my attention.
 
I must admit that when Sirius XM added their Christmas stations in early November, I began listening to them nonstop.
I must admit that when Sirius XM added their Christmas stations in early November, I began listening to them nonstop.
 
We bookaholics would say you can never have too many books, but I'm beginning to think I have too many on my TBR (to be read) list.
We bookaholics would say you can never have too many books, but I'm beginning to think I have too many on my TBR (to be read) list.
 
On Veteran's Day, we remember and honor our veterans, but how often do we think of their families? In particular, how often do we think about the families of those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice?
On Veteran's Day, we remember and honor our veterans, but how often do we think of their families? In particular, how often do we think about the families of those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice?
 
Though I'm partial to mystery series set in England, I also follow several set in the US.
Though I'm partial to mystery series set in England, I also follow several set in the US.
 
As you meet new folks out and about, quite often someone will ask, "Where are you from?"
As you meet new folks out and about, quite often someone will ask, "Where are you from?"
 
Color me an oddball. I have only owned four cars in my life, and only two have been new
Color me an oddball. I have only owned four cars in my life, and only two have been new
 
Why am I reading books set in Devon, Oxford and the Cotswolds? Because in addition to London, those are the locales I'll soon visit in Great Britain.
Why am I reading books set in Devon, Oxford and the Cotswolds? Because in addition to London, those are the locales I'll soon visit in Great Britain.
 
Several years ago, this column ran as a blog post. Unfortunately, these days I once again have tendonitis so it is ringing oh-so-true again. Enjoy!
Several years ago, this column ran as a blog post. Unfortunately, these days I once again have tendonitis so it is ringing oh-so-true again. Enjoy!
 
Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
 
Surely I'm not the only one who requires quiet time. Let's start with the mornings.
Surely I'm not the only one who requires quiet time. Let's start with the mornings.
 
Say what? When I read about Alfred in the Wall Street Journal, my reaction was, "Where do I sign up?"
Say what? When I read about Alfred in the Wall Street Journal, my reaction was, "Where do I sign up?"
 
Teresa Forbes, a graduate of Dunwoody HS who will attend Valdosta State University in the Fall, wrote this week's column.
Teresa Forbes, a graduate of Dunwoody HS who will attend Valdosta State University in the Fall, wrote this week's column.
 
Interestingly, several of these authors aren't Brits. As you consider reading some of these mysteries, I strongly recommend you start with the first in a series to enjoy the character development.
Interestingly, several of these authors aren't Brits. As you consider reading some of these mysteries, I strongly recommend you start with the first in a series to enjoy the character development.
 
I'm not only a mystery fan, but I also have a special place in my heart for books based on Sherlock Holmes.
I'm not only a mystery fan, but I also have a special place in my heart for books based on Sherlock Holmes.
 
Believe it or not, I wasn't always Dad's favorite. I know my fans find that surprising.
Believe it or not, I wasn't always Dad's favorite. I know my fans find that surprising.
 
I discovered this program when I read Jean Gill's "Someone to Look Up To," a novel written by a Great Pyrenees dog, as is my book "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
I discovered this program when I read Jean Gill's "Someone to Look Up To," a novel written by a Great Pyrenees dog, as is my book "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
 
I call myself a word nerd and grammar geek. These descriptors can be considered compliments or insults, depending on whom you ask.
I call myself a word nerd and grammar geek. These descriptors can be considered compliments or insults, depending on whom you ask.
 
As a Royal Pooch, it's incumbent upon me to understand dogs so that I can relate to my subjects.
As a Royal Pooch, it's incumbent upon me to understand dogs so that I can relate to my subjects.
 
If you eat leftovers, you may be in the minority. I was astounded when I saw this headline: "Food is so cheap, Americans have stopped eating leftovers."
If you eat leftovers, you may be in the minority. I was astounded when I saw this headline: "Food is so cheap, Americans have stopped eating leftovers."
 
It all started when I needed a new cell phone. I was perfectly happy with my old smartphone until it would no longer update.
It all started when I needed a new cell phone. I was perfectly happy with my old smartphone until it would no longer update.
 
If I were asked to confine my reading to only one genre, I'd be forced to choose mystery.
If I were asked to confine my reading to only one genre, I'd be forced to choose mystery.
 
Are there more and more and articles about aging lately, or do I notice them more because I am, gulp, aging?
Are there more and more and articles about aging lately, or do I notice them more because I am, gulp, aging?
 
I've just returned from another trip to Black Mountain, NC where I enjoyed several fun-filled days with friends I made at work in the 90s. When you spend 32 years at one company, you're bound to make some friends.
I've just returned from another trip to Black Mountain, NC where I enjoyed several fun-filled days with friends I made at work in the 90s. When you spend 32 years at one company, you're bound to make some friends.
 
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