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Nancy Blackmon

Seriously? They’re policing bathrooms?

What in the heck is going on in North Carolina’s public bathrooms? From the law they passed it seems there are big problems involving bathrooms ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:00 am

Nancy Blackmon

Sweet memories keep friends with us

The words — for several days, I struggled to find the right words while my feelings were fresh. I needed words to help me understand ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:00 am

Nancy Blackmon

Humans sometimes need to reboot, too

Some days, especially beautiful ones like today, I want to sit in the sun, look up at the clear blue sky, listen to the songs ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:11 am

Nancy Blackmon

Me, gossip about governor? Why, never

We love a scandal, don’t we? Give us a real-life soap opera and it keeps everyone entertained for days. There will be gossip. There will ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:00 am

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Soft lights beckon – dance when you can

The lights were soft, twinkling purple and green around the plastic poster of a jukebox mounted on a screen in the corner. White Christmas lights ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 12:00 am

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People! Democracy isn’t reality television

OK, take a deep breath before you read any further. Now, take another one and do your best to step to one side of whatever ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 12:03 am

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Opinion: Drills sound eerily like those in 50s, 60s

History repeats itself. That is a statement I’ve heard all my life, but there was never clearer proof it is true than what I saw ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 12:00 am

Nancy Blackmon

I just can’t trash old knowledge, not yet

Oh, they are so pretty with their leather-like bindings, gold lettering and crisp shiny pages. Oh but they are basically useless and so covered in ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 1:42 am

Nancy Blackmon

Fried cornbread under the lights, anyone?

Fried cornbread and outdoor lights — interesting what becomes treasured childhood memories. That is what I discovered, thanks to a friend’s comments. It started with ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 2:12 am

Nancy Blackmon

Thankful for those who brave storms

It looks like a bomb exploded on my deck. There are limbs, leaves and glass from my broken patio table everywhere. There is dirt and ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:21 am

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