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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Columnists
Rich: Beauty lies in the heart of beholder
Sophie Rose was not, in the assessment of other women, what you would call "pretty."
Thompson: Don’t toss worn out long-sleeved shirts; recycle them instead
Men, here's something you may not have thought of. Instead of throwing out long-sleeved shirts that have frayed cuffs or soiled elbows, turn them into short-sleeve shirts. Most tailors can do the work and it's fairly inexpensive. (Contributed by Mark Mele).
Skaggs: Beware of bees looking for wood
The carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica, normally attracts quite a bit of attention in Georgia in the spring of the year.
England: Dainty English flower thrives in mediocre soil
Question: Do English bluebells require any special growing conditions? Answer: English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), as the common name implies, are native to the British Isles and nearby areas of northwestern Europe. Similar species include the larger Spanish bluebell (H. hispanica) from the Iberian Peninsula and the Italian bluebell (H. Italica) from the central Mediterranean region. You may see English bluebells referred to as common bluebells or wood hyacinths, and they do indeed resemble hyacinths but ...
Wilburn: Spring means a new crop of fresh asparagus
I have many reasons to love spring, but there are certain foods that always come to mind this time of year: eggs, corned beef and cabbage and, of course, asparagus.
Rich: A proper send-off includes wailing
It is not certain how we got on the subject but somehow a friend mentioned that when he dies, he wants "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong to be played at his funeral.
Myers: A new perspective is sometimes all we need
I spent part of my day today under the dining room table. Why? Because apparently I've got that kind of time on my hands.
Thompson: Web site keeps track of sex offenders
If you want to know if there are any sex offenders living near you, go to the Family Watchdog Web site. You simply type in your address and it shows you on a map where the nearest offenders are located. The Web site also gives you a picture and information on the offenders. You can also set it up so that you'll be notified if an offender moves within five miles of your address. The Web site is free.
Skaggs: Get your grass off to a healthy start
Warm-season turfgrasses such as Bermuda, centipede and zoysia often suffer some common problems with springtime green-up. Here are a few of the more common management issues.
Lunch guys: Prime rib shouldn’t have to compete
Quiznos goes high-end yet again with the launch of yet another spin on its premium beef lineup. This time, it's the Prime Rib Ranchero, promising to merge "steakhouse taste" with the "flavors of the Southwest."
Wilburn: Handle cantaloupe carefully to avoid salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an alert regarding cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, because fruit from this company appears to be associated with a salmonella litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.
Rich: Feeling a heartache is better than nothing
Once when I was young and love had broken my heart for the first time, I thought I would never recover from the agony resulting when the bliss had been sucker punched and sent packing.
Wilburn: Free time during spring break may lead to risky behavior
Thoughts of spring are on everyone's mind. However, this time of year brings with it opportunities for teens to make choices that are potentially dangerous. Spring break parties, trips and proms all pose situations where teens need to make choices.
Blackwood: One big confession or little white lies?
The new governor of New York, David Paterson, decided after taking office that he would go ahead and confess all of his sins. It was a pretty good list. Before it was over he had 'fessed up to everything except burying Jimmy Hoffa and kidnapping the Lindbergh baby.
England: Trilliums, while hard to find, can grow easily in woodland gardens
Question: I want to plant some native trilliums in a small woodland garden. What is the easiest kind to grow?
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Off the Shelves: 'Hackers of Oz' revives a classic
Back in 2011, I created a list of the top holiday-themed books I love. One book was "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol." The author, Tom Mula, has finally (and thankfully) released a new book this year which pays homage to another great literary classic while giving it an inventive spin.
Earth Sense: Proper drainage can prevent basement leaks
Boats leak from the bottom. But a house can leak from the top or the bottom.
Excessive moisture problematic for gardens
Plants and lawns cannot survive without water, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
Proper hot dog safety
Hot dogs are often a staple food for camping and grilling in the backyard and at tailgates parties.
Eyes of the Father: Raising His voice to get our attention
The other night I went into the kitchen and poured myself a glass of juice. Chloe came in and said she needed to take some medicine before she went to bed. So, I set the juice on the counter and reached for her medicine bottle.
Earth Sense: North Georgia's summer pattern can vary
North Georgia's summer climate is often called "hot and humid." But that's not really accurate. There are times when it's warm and humid, and other times when it's hot and dry.
Controlling snakes around the house
Not too many animals in the world get quite the same emotional response as snakes when they are found in the woods or around the house. People have been repulsed by and attracted to snakes ever since the dawn of time.
Escape back to ancient times of winemaking
Those who find the subject of wine fascinating are advised to grab a book I just finished. No, not my copy; buy one of your own. It truly is one of the best offerings on the subject I have encountered in 30-plus years.
Eyes of the Father: Words have power to hurt
Cole and I went shopping at Walmart. As we walked toward the door, I saw her. She was obviously in poor health.
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