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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.
 
The world of law school and the legal profession is in turmoil. This is because there are not only many market distortions at play, but because the economy is undergoing transitions
The world of law school and the legal profession is in turmoil. This is because there are not only many market distortions at play, but because the economy is undergoing transitions
 
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.
 
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.
 
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