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.
Published: Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 @ 11:51 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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.
Published: Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 @ 7:07 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Within days of each other, two articles expressing the same sentiment caught my attention.
Published: Sunday, January 6th, 2019 @ 11:29 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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I must admit that when Sirius XM added their Christmas stations in early November, I began listening to them nonstop.
Published: Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 @ 9:51 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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.
Published: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 @ 8:08 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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?
Published: Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 @ 9:55 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Though I'm partial to mystery series set in England, I also follow several set in the US.
Published: Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 @ 7:18 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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As you meet new folks out and about, quite often someone will ask, "Where are you from?"
Published: Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 @ 3:02 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Color me an oddball. I have only owned four cars in my life, and only two have been new
Published: Monday, November 5th, 2018 @ 4:07 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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.
Published: Thursday, September 13th, 2018 @ 10:59 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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!
Published: Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 @ 10:48 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
Published: Saturday, September 1st, 2018 @ 5:18 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Surely I'm not the only one who requires quiet time. Let's start with the mornings.
Published: Monday, August 27th, 2018 @ 2:05 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Say what? When I read about Alfred in the Wall Street Journal, my reaction was, "Where do I sign up?"
Published: Monday, August 13th, 2018 @ 5:47 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Teresa Forbes, a graduate of Dunwoody HS who will attend Valdosta State University in the Fall, wrote this week's column.
Published: Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 @ 1:06 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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.
Published: Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 @ 7:06 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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I'm not only a mystery fan, but I also have a special place in my heart for books based on Sherlock Holmes.
Published: Friday, June 29th, 2018 @ 1:18 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Believe it or not, I wasn't always Dad's favorite. I know my fans find that surprising.
Published: Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 @ 10:34 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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."
Published: Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 @ 10:17 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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I call myself a word nerd and grammar geek. These descriptors can be considered compliments or insults, depending on whom you ask.
Published: Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 @ 1:17 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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As a Royal Pooch, it's incumbent upon me to understand dogs so that I can relate to my subjects.
Published: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 @ 10:31 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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."
Published: Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 @ 9:08 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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It all started when I needed a new cell phone. I was perfectly happy with my old smartphone until it would no longer update.
Published: Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 @ 9:18 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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If I were asked to confine my reading to only one genre, I'd be forced to choose mystery.
Published: Saturday, April 28th, 2018 @ 12:47 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Are there more and more and articles about aging lately, or do I notice them more because I am, gulp, aging?
Published: Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 @ 9:54 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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.
Published: Friday, April 6th, 2018 @ 12:52 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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.
Published: Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 @ 6:22 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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.
Published: Friday, March 16th, 2018 @ 4:32 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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?
Published: Thursday, March 8th, 2018 @ 10:43 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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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?
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2018 @ 10:55 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I couldn't do anything but laugh in disbelief as this tale of woe unfolded.
Published: Monday, February 12th, 2018 @ 9:17 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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If laughter is good for the soul, then my soul is in good shape after Puddin's recent adventure.
Published: Sunday, February 4th, 2018 @ 1:03 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Seeing a Facebook post about best loved Golden Books took me on a trip down memory lane as I recalled my favorite childhood books.
Published: Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 @ 9:22 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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