Comments by Ted McDonald | Eastern NC Now

Ok RA. A boy arrived in a buggy to take his girl friend to church but little brother was not available to escort and the parents trusted them. Half way. he grabbed her and stole a kiss. Strapped to a fence post each father delivered a whip lash and her honor was restored.

Commented: Sunday, May 31st, 2015 @ 9:33 am By: Ted McDonald

Good article. The Mega Schools today have too much talent for the average guy to play.

Commented: Saturday, May 30th, 2015 @ 10:23 pm By: Ted McDonald

I never thought about the gear common to mountain climbing and trees. Trees would be better than a climbing wall for practice.

Commented: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 @ 8:33 am By: Ted McDonald

A slide show of beautiful NC. Goes great with coffee and toast.

Commented: Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 @ 10:07 am By: Ted McDonald

Georgia now has a builder state license requiring a exam, performance bond, and background check. Hope that helps the home buyers.

Commented: Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 @ 9:48 am By: Ted McDonald

Short story. A friend refused to pay his HVAC contractor in a dispute over a minor issue. I advised him to pay to guy if he passed inspection. They guy had not permitted the job and settled for half. I advised friend to pay in full but he did not.

Commented: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 9:59 pm By: Ted McDonald

I spent many years in the construction industry and remember the cost of permits and the worker comp payroll cost. I am sure many homeowners were tempted to use unlicensed workmen.

Commented: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 8:35 pm By: Ted McDonald

Great comment. There are millions of well armed vets in this country. I have read articles that many of our enemies realize this and are reluctant to even imagine an invasion. Enemies: foreign and domestic.

Commented: Thursday, May 21st, 2015 @ 7:39 pm By: Ted McDonald

I agree that showmanship is a necessary skill for preachers even today. Maybe a Seminary professor can interest his audience in a well thought out debate. I am really better at asking questions than answering them.

Commented: Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 @ 8:50 pm By: Ted McDonald

I will get a vet to comment on the no underwear and pants tucked into boots to prevent water creatures from access.

Commented: Monday, May 18th, 2015 @ 11:14 am By: Ted McDonald

My sales training included audio, video, and critique by the other salesmen to correct "ticks" and other distracting element to the presentation. I was amazed at things I never recognized about myself. But you can over do. The customer must first like or tolerate you and if perceived as "phony" that will be a problem.

I think Writers take on a different personality to accomplish a goal or empower themselves to face the critiques.

Commented: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 @ 7:47 am By: Ted McDonald

BCN Writer Protection system is now working just in time for me to be able to control what appears in comments to my articles.

Commented: Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 @ 5:40 am By: Ted McDonald

Stan: Yes. The dress is a little short. Bet you did not know she could sing.

Commented: Monday, May 11th, 2015 @ 7:06 pm By: Ted McDonald

My favorite poet, Billy Collins, says, "The problem with poets is they continue to write." Readers can hit DELETE or re-gift the book.

Commented: Friday, May 8th, 2015 @ 6:50 am By: Ted McDonald

Psycho Photo. My friend Gene taught me to look at a photo long enough to write down the feeling and thoughts invoked by the picture. A minister might see the Devil in the snake. My daughter sees a son in danger. I see a brave boy.

Commented: Thursday, May 7th, 2015 @ 6:09 am By: Ted McDonald

Great photo and story. This is the shortest short story of yours I have ever read. If I remember correctly, the barn was built with recycled wood. Your parents wasted nothing.
Hope you publish more of your works soon. Good luck.

Commented: Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 @ 6:59 am By: Ted McDonald

You have to admit Title 9 introduced some great women sports like beach volley ball.
Nobody will miss the men sports eliminated as long as football remains.

Commented: Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 @ 3:03 pm By: Ted McDonald