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Blending it Up
Finding the Sweet Spot
In my many years editing for Carolina Gardener and reading various gardening publications, I became very familiar with the extension agents’ favorite saying: “Right Plant,
A Little Exposure Goes a Long Way
When I was in the 8th grade, my class trip to Raleigh included a stop at Four Seasons Mall in Greensboro. I will never forget
Special Valentines
I know that Valentine’s Day is over. Time to move on to St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, as we trundle through our calendar. But bear
Work at Home Doesn’t Mean Work in Solitude
There’s something in the air that has me seeking out conversation. Maybe it’s my more intense than usual interest in the presidential primaries, maybe it’s
Writing Contests and Accountability
Last year I made a resolution to write more. Unfortunately, that resolution fell through, but I felt it was important enough that I made it
Surviving the Holiday Season of Hyperactivity
As a parent, I have come to realize that my kids, who are generally well behaved, turn into whirling dervishes every year around Thanksgiving, and