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Nancy Blackmon

Traditions connect generations

The chugging sound of the stand mixer filled the kitchen as I dumped in a final scoop of candied fruit, golden raisins and pecans. It ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:00 am

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Christmas events make memories

The tree is up with twinkling lights, bright ornaments and an angel perched on top. Lighted garland is draped across the mantle and a wreath ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:38 am

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World’s ending? Trucks all ‘round

It was a Facebook comment by my son-in-law that inspired this column. (The muse seems to speak through Facebook often these days). Anyway, the comment ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:00 am

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Let’s call a big thing a big thing

Well it is almost here, the November day everyone looks forward to all month and some people wait for all year. The advertisements are everywhere; ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:03 am

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Accidentally, free (of caffeine) at last

It was not something I planned. In fact, there was not even a trickle of an idea, of an inkling, of a wisp of thought ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:31 pm

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Trail ride set for Sunday

It’s time to hit the trail for fun and to benefit special needs students in Covington County. The sixth annual special needs trail ride hosted ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 4:58 pm

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Remembrance happens every day

On the calendar hanging beside my computer, it says Sun., Nov. 11, 2012 is Remembrance Day. I know it is a day set aside to ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 12:00 am

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Peace to those in storm’s path

At this moment, the aroma of the chicken I’m boiling to make chicken and dumplings fills my house. As I sit typing, the heater hums ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:00 am

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Can we stop this game, already?

It will soon be over. Thank goodness, it will be over soon. Thank heavens it’s almost over. I’ll be so glad when it is finally ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 12:00 am

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Fall, I’ve been waiting for you

There is a soft gray mist rising from the lake this chilly October morning and as the early sunlight shines on the water it sends ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:00 am

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