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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.

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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 have a huge announcement, huge I tell you. While I've occasionally written columns for Mum when she's busy, I was beyond excited when the editor of the Highlands Newspaper asked me to write columns on a regular basis.
I have a huge announcement, huge I tell you. While I've occasionally written columns for Mum when she's busy, I was beyond excited when the editor of the Highlands Newspaper asked me to write columns on a regular basis.
 
To my readers, it must seem that I travel all the time, but my husband and I stayed home for almost two months before we went to see my sister in New Orleans in February.
To my readers, it must seem that I travel all the time, but my husband and I stayed home for almost two months before we went to see my sister in New Orleans in February.
 
How often do you take the time to let someone know they've made a difference in your life, that something they did or said influenced you? Conversely, how often does someone tell you what you mean to them?
How often do you take the time to let someone know they've made a difference in your life, that something they did or said influenced you? Conversely, how often does someone tell you what you mean to them?
 
Wow! Who knew there was a National Love Your Pet Day? I sure didn't, but then Lord Banjo is loved each and every day. Do humans really need to be reminded to love their pets?
Wow! Who knew there was a National Love Your Pet Day? I sure didn't, but then Lord Banjo is loved each and every day. Do humans really need to be reminded to love their pets?
 
I couldn't do anything but laugh in disbelief as this tale of woe unfolded.
I couldn't do anything but laugh in disbelief as this tale of woe unfolded.
 
If laughter is good for the soul, then my soul is in good shape after Puddin's recent adventure.
If laughter is good for the soul, then my soul is in good shape after Puddin's recent adventure.
 
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.
 
We hadn't departed Whitefish, Montana before I began to wonder how we'd ever top our 2017 Christmas trip. I had dreams of a white Christmas in a rustic yet luxurious lodge, and that's what I got.
We hadn't departed Whitefish, Montana before I began to wonder how we'd ever top our 2017 Christmas trip. I had dreams of a white Christmas in a rustic yet luxurious lodge, and that's what I got.
 
Most of us celebrate New Year's somehow, someway, but I suspect few of us are aware of the holiday's history. As you would expect, a wealth of information is but a few clicks away.
Most of us celebrate New Year's somehow, someway, but I suspect few of us are aware of the holiday's history. As you would expect, a wealth of information is but a few clicks away.
 
Are you juggling so many balls that you wish there were more hours in the day? Is your to-do-list on overload when suddenly you need to add a task like holiday decorating or helping your parents downsize? Well then, have I got a deal for you.
Are you juggling so many balls that you wish there were more hours in the day? Is your to-do-list on overload when suddenly you need to add a task like holiday decorating or helping your parents downsize? Well then, have I got a deal for you.
 
What's not to like about a rock 'n roll concert at an intimate venue? One that's easy to get to, with free parking, and a drinks truck offering fun mixed drinks along with wine and beer?
What's not to like about a rock 'n roll concert at an intimate venue? One that's easy to get to, with free parking, and a drinks truck offering fun mixed drinks along with wine and beer?
 
Magical is the perfect description for the three days we spent in the village of Mirmande, France.
Magical is the perfect description for the three days we spent in the village of Mirmande, France.
 
Down here in Atlanta, I attended an author event that was a prologue to the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) Book Festival coming up in November.
Down here in Atlanta, I attended an author event that was a prologue to the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) Book Festival coming up in November.
 
My husband and I have a vacation to Colorado coming up, and one of my long-time girlfriends is joining us. It all started when Beverly declared she wanted to have a destination birthday party for a milestone birthday.
My husband and I have a vacation to Colorado coming up, and one of my long-time girlfriends is joining us. It all started when Beverly declared she wanted to have a destination birthday party for a milestone birthday.
 
Banjo Penn and his mum, columnist and author Kathy Manos Penn, announce the release of their first work of fiction "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
Banjo Penn and his mum, columnist and author Kathy Manos Penn, announce the release of their first work of fiction "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
 
What a difference a year makes. Last summer, Mum wrote a column about a lake adventure with a bunch of guys from Dad's ROMEO group (Retired Old Men Eating Out) plus a few wives.
What a difference a year makes. Last summer, Mum wrote a column about a lake adventure with a bunch of guys from Dad's ROMEO group (Retired Old Men Eating Out) plus a few wives.
 
My husband and I have similar interests in many areas, but in others, our preferences diverge. Take music.
My husband and I have similar interests in many areas, but in others, our preferences diverge. Take music.
 
We don't need an excuse to visit the mountains, especially when the summer heat arrives in Hotlanta, but the excuse for this trip was a book signing in Highlands.
We don't need an excuse to visit the mountains, especially when the summer heat arrives in Hotlanta, but the excuse for this trip was a book signing in Highlands.
 
As usual, I've been preparing for our upcoming vacation, a river cruise through the South of France, by reading books set in that locale.
As usual, I've been preparing for our upcoming vacation, a river cruise through the South of France, by reading books set in that locale.
 
Tis the season for vacations, but my husband and I had decided we wouldn't take a summer trip this year, opting instead for a Christmas trip to somewhere snowy and a September trip to Colorado.
Tis the season for vacations, but my husband and I had decided we wouldn't take a summer trip this year, opting instead for a Christmas trip to somewhere snowy and a September trip to Colorado.
 
I'm writing this column from Black Mountain, where my sister has a charming vacation cottage.
I'm writing this column from Black Mountain, where my sister has a charming vacation cottage.
 
I grew up in New York City and didn't move to the South until the eighth grade. In NYC, it was routine to inquire about someone's heritage, as in whether they were Italian, Greek, Irish, Jewish, whatever.
I grew up in New York City and didn't move to the South until the eighth grade. In NYC, it was routine to inquire about someone's heritage, as in whether they were Italian, Greek, Irish, Jewish, whatever.
 
We've had heat; we've had rain, and the pollen is finally gone.
We've had heat; we've had rain, and the pollen is finally gone.
 
I wrote this Father's Day column in May, as I knew I'd be vacationing in Greece the early part of June and might be writing in my journal but certainly not writing a column.
I wrote this Father's Day column in May, as I knew I'd be vacationing in Greece the early part of June and might be writing in my journal but certainly not writing a column.
 
When holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day roll around each year, I can't help but recall the awe-inspiring sights I saw in 2014 while bicycling Normandy with my husband.
When holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day roll around each year, I can't help but recall the awe-inspiring sights I saw in 2014 while bicycling Normandy with my husband.
 
I'm fond of saying, "A girl can never have too many books," and I'll add, "A girl should never pass up an opportunity to buy more!"
I'm fond of saying, "A girl can never have too many books," and I'll add, "A girl should never pass up an opportunity to buy more!"
 
It's been several years since my mom passed away, and I think of her often still, but especially around Mother's Day. We either took her out for her day or had her over for dinner, so there's always a bit of a hole in Mother's Day weekend nowadays.
It's been several years since my mom passed away, and I think of her often still, but especially around Mother's Day. We either took her out for her day or had her over for dinner, so there's always a bit of a hole in Mother's Day weekend nowadays.
 
I got a kick out of Charles Seabrook's late March "Atlanta Journal-Consitution" column where he described the first day of spring as New Year's Day for "wild creatures."
I got a kick out of Charles Seabrook's late March "Atlanta Journal-Consitution" column where he described the first day of spring as New Year's Day for "wild creatures."
 
That's the title of a Wall Street Journal article by Oliver Kamm. Horrors! For a dyed in the wool grammar geek and word nerd, this article was hard to take.
That's the title of a Wall Street Journal article by Oliver Kamm. Horrors! For a dyed in the wool grammar geek and word nerd, this article was hard to take.
 
Is it a game, a book, a television show? I suspect many of you first thought of the children's game that parents encouraged during those long family car trips of old.

I Spy

 
Is it a game, a book, a television show? I suspect many of you first thought of the children's game that parents encouraged during those long family car trips of old.
 
Who knew that line came from Frank Zappa? I sure didn't, though I wholeheartedly agree with him.
Who knew that line came from Frank Zappa? I sure didn't, though I wholeheartedly agree with him.
 
If you're a regular reader of my posts, you've gathered by now that I'm an avid reader. Novels are reserved for evening reading, and the rest of the time, you can find me reading emails on a variety of topics.
If you're a regular reader of my posts, you've gathered by now that I'm an avid reader. Novels are reserved for evening reading, and the rest of the time, you can find me reading emails on a variety of topics.
 
No, I'm not talking about winning the lottery or heading to Vegas; I'm not talking about money at all. I define hitting the jackpot in retirement as finding joy.
No, I'm not talking about winning the lottery or heading to Vegas; I'm not talking about money at all. I define hitting the jackpot in retirement as finding joy.
 
Can it be? When I read the article announcing the demise of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, all kinds of memories came to mind.
Can it be? When I read the article announcing the demise of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, all kinds of memories came to mind.
 
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