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The Christmas candy was barely off the shelves when the Valentine’s candy appeared. Red and pink hearts with caramel and nut-filled chocolate goodness caught our eye. We are reminded of how we love love. Young love, especially.
The Christmas candy was barely off the shelves when the Valentine’s candy appeared. Red and pink hearts with caramel and nut-filled chocolate goodness caught our eye. We are reminded of how we love love. Young love, especially.
 
What would happen if, just before the tip-off to a basketball game, the referees announced that they were awarding one of the teams a 15-point lead at the beginning of the game?
What would happen if, just before the tip-off to a basketball game, the referees announced that they were awarding one of the teams a 15-point lead at the beginning of the game?
 
In 2023, it seemed that a war against women was happening. Roe v. Wade was repealed after 50 years of precedent. Governors and Legislatures across the country put the clamps on abortion.
In 2023, it seemed that a war against women was happening. Roe v. Wade was repealed after 50 years of precedent. Governors and Legislatures across the country put the clamps on abortion.
 
I’ve put off writing about the 2024 elections as long as I can, but with the “Super Tuesday” Primary election in 14 states a month away, we need to check in.
I’ve put off writing about the 2024 elections as long as I can, but with the “Super Tuesday” Primary election in 14 states a month away, we need to check in.
 
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
 
News from Florida and Texas these days is shocking. Both Governors appear to be in a race to the bottom. One of them is running miserably for President of the United States. God help us.
News from Florida and Texas these days is shocking. Both Governors appear to be in a race to the bottom. One of them is running miserably for President of the United States. God help us.
 
“First in Freedom,” our state license plates proclaim. Is this claim true?
“First in Freedom,” our state license plates proclaim. Is this claim true?
 
I am no football expert. I am only a fan. I learned the game as a cheerleader in the 1960s. I knew the “push ‘em back” and the “ hey, hey, let’s go” as well as anybody.
I am no football expert. I am only a fan. I learned the game as a cheerleader in the 1960s. I knew the “push ‘em back” and the “ hey, hey, let’s go” as well as anybody.
 
Jim Martin was the most underappreciated governor in our state’s modern history.
Jim Martin was the most underappreciated governor in our state’s modern history.
 
No sooner had the sun gone down Christmas day than everyone started greeting you with “Happy New Year.” But will 2024 be happy?
No sooner had the sun gone down Christmas day than everyone started greeting you with “Happy New Year.” But will 2024 be happy?
 
Tom and I got married on a cold December Wednesday in the Ayden Christian Church at three o’clock in the afternoon.
Tom and I got married on a cold December Wednesday in the Ayden Christian Church at three o’clock in the afternoon.
 
Here’s my parting message for the year: “23 skidoo.” Readers “of a certain age,” know this early 20th century slang expression.
Here’s my parting message for the year: “23 skidoo.” Readers “of a certain age,” know this early 20th century slang expression.
 
As we prepare to turn the page on another year, we are reminded we are a year older.
As we prepare to turn the page on another year, we are reminded we are a year older.
 
Bells are ringing all over the country. Some are Christmas bells, but more of them are alarm bells. Even conservative Republicans are beginning to sound the alarm.
Bells are ringing all over the country. Some are Christmas bells, but more of them are alarm bells. Even conservative Republicans are beginning to sound the alarm.
 
There’s no better example of community spirit than a small-town Christmas Parade.
There’s no better example of community spirit than a small-town Christmas Parade.
 
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
 
We were invited to attend the meeting of Pamlico Partners for Democracy, a group concerned about current threats to Democracy.
We were invited to attend the meeting of Pamlico Partners for Democracy, a group concerned about current threats to Democracy.
 
The Christmas story, as recorded in Luke, says there is no room in the inn for the holy family to find shelter, and a safe place for the baby to be born.
The Christmas story, as recorded in Luke, says there is no room in the inn for the holy family to find shelter, and a safe place for the baby to be born.
 
We picked up our Boykin Spaniel in Florence, South Carolina. The name already given her was “Karma.” The irony of the name was that the day we picked her up was the same day of Donald Trump’s first indictment.

Karma

 
We picked up our Boykin Spaniel in Florence, South Carolina. The name already given her was “Karma.” The irony of the name was that the day we picked her up was the same day of Donald Trump’s first indictment.
 
In my darkest imagination, I see Donald Trump on Inauguration Day 2025. He is smug as he places his hand on the Bible and pledges his oath to uphold the Constitution.
In my darkest imagination, I see Donald Trump on Inauguration Day 2025. He is smug as he places his hand on the Bible and pledges his oath to uphold the Constitution.
 
More and more frequently I am asked: What can we do when our legislature doesn’t pass laws not supported by the majority, favoring instead the minority?
More and more frequently I am asked: What can we do when our legislature doesn’t pass laws not supported by the majority, favoring instead the minority?
 
Thanksgiving changes from year to year, the dates change, and the attendees at the Thanksgiving feast are different. Chairs are empty that once weren’t. How is gratitude mounted in the face of grief and loss?
Thanksgiving changes from year to year, the dates change, and the attendees at the Thanksgiving feast are different. Chairs are empty that once weren’t. How is gratitude mounted in the face of grief and loss?
 
A friend gave us an insulated mug with a clever cartoon saying, “Happy Hallothanksmus.”
A friend gave us an insulated mug with a clever cartoon saying, “Happy Hallothanksmus.”
 
Mrs. Russell, social climbing wife of a Railroad robber baron, is scolding her son. Larry is having an affair with a rich Newport widow for whom he is redesigning a house.
Mrs. Russell, social climbing wife of a Railroad robber baron, is scolding her son. Larry is having an affair with a rich Newport widow for whom he is redesigning a house.
 
I don’t recognize North Carolina today. It is not the state I’ve loved and lived in all my life. We’ve changed from being “where the weak grow strong, and the strong grow great” to a state where we select the ones we choose to hate.
I don’t recognize North Carolina today. It is not the state I’ve loved and lived in all my life. We’ve changed from being “where the weak grow strong, and the strong grow great” to a state where we select the ones we choose to hate.
 
The mezuzah attached to the front door frame of our house has a little rolled scroll inside that has been blessed by a Rabbi.
The mezuzah attached to the front door frame of our house has a little rolled scroll inside that has been blessed by a Rabbi.
 
In Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign he asked the voters one question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? It’s worth asking now.
In Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign he asked the voters one question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? It’s worth asking now.
 
New House Speaker Mike Johnson, speaking to the press after the horrific shooting in Lewiston, Maine said, “our thoughts and prayers are with the people. I’m gonna leave it there.” Then he walked away from the reporters, leaving much unanswered.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson, speaking to the press after the horrific shooting in Lewiston, Maine said, “our thoughts and prayers are with the people. I’m gonna leave it there.” Then he walked away from the reporters, leaving much unanswered.
 
Two recent headlines grabbed my attention. The first was the announcement that Toyota, having already announced a major project to build batteries for electric vehicles in Randolph County, has expanded their plans.
Two recent headlines grabbed my attention. The first was the announcement that Toyota, having already announced a major project to build batteries for electric vehicles in Randolph County, has expanded their plans.
 
Robert Ringer’s book, Winning Through Intimidation was released in 1976.
Robert Ringer’s book, Winning Through Intimidation was released in 1976.
 
The new redistricted congressional and legislative maps passed by our legislature are not surprising to those who have followed this hyper partisan General Assembly.
The new redistricted congressional and legislative maps passed by our legislature are not surprising to those who have followed this hyper partisan General Assembly.
 
Former North Carolina Secretary of Cultural Resources, Betty Ray McCain, was also a humorist.
Former North Carolina Secretary of Cultural Resources, Betty Ray McCain, was also a humorist.
 
I recently attended a forum discussing the future of elections in North Carolina. During a break, someone commented on my rants about legislative shenanigans, asking my assessment of the current General Assembly. I rambled a bit, but do remember mentioning the terms “historic,” and “power grab.”
I recently attended a forum discussing the future of elections in North Carolina. During a break, someone commented on my rants about legislative shenanigans, asking my assessment of the current General Assembly. I rambled a bit, but do remember mentioning the terms “historic,” and “power grab.”
 
We watch war now in real time on television, cruelty and brutality on full display.
We watch war now in real time on television, cruelty and brutality on full display.
 
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