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Nancy Blackmon

Simple exchanges can mean a lot

The guy in front of me is paying for the items in his cart. I hear the cashier tell him the total is $92. “Almost ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 12:03 am

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Blessed by Miss Jane’s example

All my growing up years, she was Miss Jane the kindergarten lady. She was also daughter to Mama Lalah; wife to Mr. Martin, the fireman; ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:35 am

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Mama Dog waddled into lives, hearts

She waddled into our lives on a summer day five years ago. A terrier-looking friend tagged along with her. When you looked into her big ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 12:00 am

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A word for the messenger-in-chief

Give him a chance, they said. He’ll change, they said. You’ll see another side of him, they said. He will be more “presidential,” they said. ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 12:41 am

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Magical memories under the lights

The commercial caught my eye because it was advertising a string of lights that wound its way through the trees while a group of happy ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 12:00 am

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Searching for answers in bombing

Another attack. Another story about death in a place where death shouldn’t happen. This time the victims are young people attending a concert in England. ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:41 am

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Tiny bird reminds of miracle of life

The baby bird was terrified and a little cold. I cupped it in my hands, sharing my body warmth with it. He, and I don’t ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:10 am

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It was a perfect day, with a bang

It happened on a Thursday. Not a Monday to begin the week or a Friday to end it. Not even on a hump day, but ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:00 am

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The Colonel left doing what he loved

The song was in my head when I opened my eyes this morning. It was odd because it is not one of my favorites or ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 2:45 am

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Message more important than carbon-dated proof

“Faith, Fact, Forgery,” that‘s what followed the words, “Finding Jesus:” in the title of the CNN show. The program is an interesting investigation into Jesus’ ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 2:46 am

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