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Columnist and blogger Kathy Manos Penn celebrates her 5 year anniversary as weekly columnist for the Dunwoody Crier by publishing a collection of her favorite columns.
Columnist and blogger Kathy Manos Penn celebrates her 5 year anniversary as weekly columnist for the Dunwoody Crier by publishing a collection of her favorite columns.
 
"Jack Frost" came last night with a bucket of shine. When the first rays of sunlight fell this morning, the fields sparkled and the woodlands seemed to be strewn with diamonds, instead of pine cones.
"Jack Frost" came last night with a bucket of shine. When the first rays of sunlight fell this morning, the fields sparkled and the woodlands seemed to be strewn with diamonds, instead of pine cones.
 
Today was a nice day. Sunshine has been scarce for weeks, though Saturday was bright.
Today was a nice day. Sunshine has been scarce for weeks, though Saturday was bright.
 
Bob Dylan sang to us in 1964...The Times They Are A-Changin’.
Bob Dylan sang to us in 1964...The Times They Are A-Changin’.
 
Behind every successful man is a woman, or perhaps many women. Here is one who made quite a bit of difference in our successful landing on the moon.
Behind every successful man is a woman, or perhaps many women. Here is one who made quite a bit of difference in our successful landing on the moon.
 
Now is the time to hear the song of the wild geese in flight. Leaves are hinting in subtle ways that their glory days are not far off and the chill in the wind causes me to consider the condition of the wood stove
Now is the time to hear the song of the wild geese in flight. Leaves are hinting in subtle ways that their glory days are not far off and the chill in the wind causes me to consider the condition of the wood stove
 
We'll be spending Thanksgiving Day with friends this year. Our host will cook the turkey on his Green Egg, and we'll all bring side dishes.
We'll be spending Thanksgiving Day with friends this year. Our host will cook the turkey on his Green Egg, and we'll all bring side dishes.
 
In 2016, Vidant Health strengthened their mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina and advanced its vision to become the national model for rural health and wellness by creating a premier, trusted health care delivery and education system through strong results in quali
In 2016, Vidant Health strengthened their mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina and advanced its vision to become the national model for rural health and wellness by creating a premier, trusted health care delivery and education system through strong results in quali
 
When light fell on the rabbit patch this morning, it was bright and beautiful. The air is colder than it has been- and it ought to be in November.
When light fell on the rabbit patch this morning, it was bright and beautiful. The air is colder than it has been- and it ought to be in November.
 
The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) is getting statewide recognition for keeping state employees informed and engaged
The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) is getting statewide recognition for keeping state employees informed and engaged
 
Ought to change her name to Hillary No-Way-She-Can-Lose Clinton.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applicants to develop recommendations of Governor Pat McCrory's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use, including employing case management and other targeted strategies to help those with mental health and substance use is
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applicants to develop recommendations of Governor Pat McCrory's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use, including employing case management and other targeted strategies to help those with mental health and substance use is
 
On Wednesday, I came home to the rabbit patch. I had been in Elizabeth City just a day, shy of a week
On Wednesday, I came home to the rabbit patch. I had been in Elizabeth City just a day, shy of a week
 
November is National Home Care and Hospice Care Month, a time set aside to honor those who attend to the in-home health, hospice and community-based care needs of the state's citizens in the comfort and privacy of their homes
November is National Home Care and Hospice Care Month, a time set aside to honor those who attend to the in-home health, hospice and community-based care needs of the state's citizens in the comfort and privacy of their homes
 
A visit from an old combat buddy rekindles the guilt and angst again.
 
I recently had a chance to reconnect with a fellow Combat Brother after 48 years.
 
A routine morning at the gym proved to be anything but routine for Beaufort County native Pamela Black. After being unable to remember her boxing combination, her trainer of four years thought something seemed "off" with Black's behavior. Later in the day, her "brain wouldn't talk to her hand,"
A routine morning at the gym proved to be anything but routine for Beaufort County native Pamela Black. After being unable to remember her boxing combination, her trainer of four years thought something seemed "off" with Black's behavior. Later in the day, her "brain wouldn't talk to her hand,"
 
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened.
The rain fell most of the night on the rabbit patch. It was falling this morning, when I awakened.
 
I hadn't thought of Lewis Grizzard in quite some time; that is until I read an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article titled, "Remembering Lewis Grizzard on his 70th birthday."
I hadn't thought of Lewis Grizzard in quite some time; that is until I read an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article titled, "Remembering Lewis Grizzard on his 70th birthday."
 
A Million Is A Thousand Thousand. That Means 136,000,000 Is 136 Thousand Thousands. That's A Lot Of Money Everywhere Except Washington, D.C.
A Million Is A Thousand Thousand. That Means 136,000,000 Is 136 Thousand Thousands. That's A Lot Of Money Everywhere Except Washington, D.C.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's request for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for North Carolina households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for eight additional counties
Governor Pat McCrory's request for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for North Carolina households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for eight additional counties
 
Once again this year, my husband will march in the Georgia Veterans Day Parade with members of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA), and that evening we'll attend the Freedom Ball.
Once again this year, my husband will march in the Georgia Veterans Day Parade with members of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA), and that evening we'll attend the Freedom Ball.
 
I am eagerly awaiting the publication of my first book−The Ink Penn, Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday−due to be released November 21.
I am eagerly awaiting the publication of my first book−The Ink Penn, Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday−due to be released November 21.
 
Local gamers of all levels and from all categories - console, mobile, PC, table-top, etc. - are uniting for one cause on Saturday, Nov. 5: to save and improve the lives of kids treated at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital
Local gamers of all levels and from all categories - console, mobile, PC, table-top, etc. - are uniting for one cause on Saturday, Nov. 5: to save and improve the lives of kids treated at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital
 
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.
 
The 1in9 organization has awarded Vidant Health a $30,000 grant to assist women undergoing treatment for breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancer or the gynecological cancers
The 1in9 organization has awarded Vidant Health a $30,000 grant to assist women undergoing treatment for breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancer or the gynecological cancers
 
New Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S., were announced today by The Leapfrog Group
New Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S., were announced today by The Leapfrog Group
 
Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. The stroke team at Vidant Medical Center strives to provide quality and efficient stroke care throughout eastern North Carolina
Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. The stroke team at Vidant Medical Center strives to provide quality and efficient stroke care throughout eastern North Carolina
 
To some the nom de plume "Cracker " is a pejorative term reflecting on the character of the person. I will leave it up to you to research the origin and pick your preference on the meaning. Like everything else in this current world, words can be redefined and appropriated based on the prejudice o
To some the nom de plume "Cracker " is a pejorative term reflecting on the character of the person. I will leave it up to you to research the origin and pick your preference on the meaning. Like everything else in this current world, words can be redefined and appropriated based on the prejudice o
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved his request for citizens in an additional 13 counties slammed earlier this month by Hurricane Matthew to be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved his request for citizens in an additional 13 counties slammed earlier this month by Hurricane Matthew to be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits.
 
Coffee liqueur is a most delicious drink - especially if you love the smell and taste of good coffee.
Coffee liqueur is a most delicious drink - especially if you love the smell and taste of good coffee.
 
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