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Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...
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Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...
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Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...
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Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
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New Year

New Year

Jan 2, 2019

It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m writing you from a cold front porch in Eclectic, Alabama. Over the last years, I’ve written from some interesting...

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Doing New York better

Doing New York better

Jan 2, 2019

On New Year’s Eve I went to bed shortly after 9 pm. Just like I always do, unless the game I am watching is a close one. Then I might stay up. It...

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Word Count

Word Count

Jan 2, 2019

By Wendy Hodge Usually Wednesday night finds me and my best friend at our favorite Mexican restaurant, at our usual table, eating my #22 and his...

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Listen Linda

Listen Linda

Jan 2, 2019

Listen Linda … I love the holidays - really, I do, but I am so confused by my family. When we decided our date for getting together this year, it...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 21, 2018

As is my custom at the close of the year, I like to memorialize great Alabamians who have appeared and lived legendary lives upon the stage of...

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Doing New York better

I win the lottery

Dec 21, 2018

Wanna know the difference between $15 million and $6,183? One number. If I had I that number, I would be a rich man today. Let me explain. When I am...

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