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Ann Burnside Love
Happy New Light
Published on January 01, 2009
Some of you may have considered Dec. 21 (which occurred 12 days ago, but who's counting?) just an ordinary rushed and busy day before Christmas. more »
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Mark Butt
Giving back
Published on January 04, 2009
For Christmas, Kate gave me a furry hat made out of some sort of a rat and a lecture about being pessimistic concerning her search for a nice, ultra-affordable house in Alexandria, Va. Surprise: None of the houses looked as good in person as they did on the Internet. (No "You were right" so far.) more »
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Jim Devereaux
Year-end inventory
Published on December 30, 2008
Jacob, our youngest grandchild, is 5 years old. He lives in Florida with his parents and two older brothers, Jeffrey and Rocliffe. Jacob and his family flew in to spend Thanksgiving with us. As I mentioned in an earlier column, we had a memorable time with an extra-special side trip to New York City to see the Thanksgiving Day Parade. more »
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Katherine Heerbrandt
Truth and consequences
Published on January 05, 2009
Are anonymous Internet posters accountable for what they write? Can they be sued for defamation, or should their identities be shielded in the name of free speech? more »
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Elizabeth Marsh Cupino
Stealing Baby Jesus
Published on December 25, 2008
First thing this morning, I accidentally broke our kitchen faucet. It snapped off in my hand while I was filling the Mr. Coffee carafe, and a geyser of water blasted across the kitchen and into the pantry, as if my Tupperware and dry goods were on fire. That was really something to see. I was still sleepy, and my reflexes a little slow in responding. I still don't know the full extent of the soggification of my Cheerios and baking soda. more »
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Joe Volz
Yuletide in Worman's Mill
Published on January 04, 2009
It was the night before Christmas and not a creature was stirring in the neighborhood — except for the folks at the Worman's Mill Covenants Committee. more »
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Dianna Watson
Hail to the bus driver
Published on January 03, 2009
Greeting students with a smile and a friendly hello, the bus drivers of Frederick County have proved their loyalty to their passengers. more »
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