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‘Vigorous writing is concise’

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Column

Years ago when the Internet was developing, I wondered what impact it would have on young writers in reference to spelling and proper usage. I haven’t heard any complaints, but I am retired. I don’t have much contact with English teachers or with editors. I have read...

School drama wears on mama

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Column

Oh, the whining and crying and gnashing of teeth going on in my house tonight, all because of multiplication. The littlest was just assigned the task of writing her “2’s” and “3’s,” and you’d think somebody died. She is in third grade and is relatively intelligent but...

Santa Claus is coming to town?

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Column

I’ve been looking for an opportunity to get my picture taken with Santa Claus. Yes, I’m nearly 24 years old. No, I did not write a Dear Santa letter with a wishlist of presents (OK, maybe I did, but only on Pinterest).But if there is love in your heart and mind, you...

11-15 Legals

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Legals

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: The Adoption of: E.J.J. (DOB: 3-17-05) and C.M.J. (DOB: 11/29/06) TO: Daniel Russ and Christopher Lloyd Oates Take notice that Petitions for the Adoption of the children, E.J.J., a male child, born on the...