March 4, 2010 RSS feed / Opinions

A trusty bow saw helps to build a nice warm winter

My bow saw is 30 years old, maybe older. Can’t remember who or what influenced that first purchase years ago, but it still does the job— although the frame is rusting and the blade has never been sharpened. More...

Redemption: The Last Battle of The Civil War By NICHOLAS LEMANN

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“A complicated, shadowy bargaining session in Washington ensued that took up the whole winter of 1876-77 and ended with the Compromise of 1877, the traditional midpoint of American history, in which the Democrats agreed to let Hayes become pre More...

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Trying to show her sincere appreciation to Miss Rhetta never seemed sufficient

My Barnabas, Miss Rhetta

This tribute to the memory of Miss Rhetta Gresham was written by Ruth Rogers as part of the Learning in Retirement memoir writing group led by Anita Latimer.) “Do you want to go to camp?” More...