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Nina Keenam

Some nursery rhymes have political histories

Did somebody read poems and nursery rhymes to you when you were little? I bet you still remember this one: “Thirty days hath September, April, ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 19, 2019 1:16 am

Nina Keenam

Tossing ‘stuff’ – even junk mail – is tough for pack rats

I admit it. I am a hopeless pack rat. During the past month, I have spent time in my recliner recuperating from an illness. There ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 12, 2019 2:59 am

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Mud puddles trigger memory

In the aftermath of a sudden thunderstorm, I was driving down a familiar street when I noticed a couple of little boys jumping and splashing ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 5, 2019 2:39 am

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Gatherings are good times to remember Christmas past

A month ago I planned to mail my Christmas cards early enough that they would arrive before Christmas day. But it was not to be. ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 22, 2018 2:32 am

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Remember naughty boy’s advice: As good as you can be

I admit it. During The past few weeks, I have developed an addiction to the Hallmark Christmas shows. One thing leads to another. Those happy ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 8, 2018 1:48 am

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Birmingham’s Vulcan is sight to behold

One day in early 1991, I related my concern in this column about Vulcan. I had just read that the wonderful Vulcan statue located on ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 1, 2018 1:38 am

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Scenery was more interesting before we had interstates

A friend asked me if I’d like to accompany her on a trip to New Orleans. I said yes. Then, as I was telling someone ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, November 24, 2018 2:21 am

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Pictures lead her down Memory Lane

During a telephone conversation with my cousin Jean last week, our daddies’ youngest sister, Aunt Lily Bell, was mentioned. Jean, who grew up near our ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, November 10, 2018 1:37 am

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This lesson should have been learned much earlier

In Rev. Walter Albritton’s book, “God is Not Done with You,” he listed 10 things worth doing the rest of our lives. One especially spoke ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, October 27, 2018 1:43 am

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Books might have been substitute siblings

One of my favorite past times has always been reading. Maybe my parents set me on that path when I was a child by providing ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, October 20, 2018 3:00 am

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