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Meditating on story to be told

My daughter likes having the television on at certain times of the day. That is part of her routine and so at noon, she punches ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 12:08 am

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What if we all stopped it, already?

What if everyone involved in the situation in Ferguson, Mo., just stopped? Suppose, the police issued a statement saying, “We’re sorry for our part in ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, August 20, 2014 12:00 am

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He would tell us, ‘Carpe Diem’

O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, August 13, 2014 12:00 am

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Cannon’s a place worth remembering

There are places I remember all my life Though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain The words ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Tuesday, August 5, 2014 11:40 pm

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Dog arrived, left with grace

Her name was Gracie. Well, that’s the name that popped into my head when she showed up one hot day, and so she became Gracie. ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, July 30, 2014 12:00 am

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What’s wrong with humans?

What is wrong with humans? Seriously, what is wrong with humans? It’s been 45 years since Apollo 11 landed and we heard, “One small step ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 12:00 am

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Love began with ‘Assurance’

My daddy taught me the first hymn I ever sang. I was too young to read the words printed in the hymnal and I so ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, July 16, 2014 12:29 am

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Life keeps rolling along

We called them the “big” hill and the “little” hill. They were on the right side of our house if you faced East Park Avenue ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, July 9, 2014 12:00 am

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Happy, happy to my sweet 16

Oh those milestone birthdays — the big ones, the ones we anticipate and remember. Sixteen is one of those and I do remember it was ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 4:54 pm

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Giggles give you great energy

If we harness the energy contained in a group of Andalusia Elementary School students, we might be able to provide electricity for the entire county. ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:00 am

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