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95 Piccadilly As September dawns, I am compelled, as usual, to acknowledge Suicide Prevention Month, a proactive moment on the calendar that seeks to combat an often-undiscussed pandemic. Sadly, it’s one that my family knows too well. Our story began on November 5, 1986. It’s a day that changed the trajectory of my life. As the sun dawned that morning, I had two siblings. By late afternoon, there was only one. Because of that,…
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As an idealist born and raised in Scott County, I’m an advocate for growth, and even though I’m on the Autism Spectrum, I am passionate about my community and its future. The proposed Rail Trail will bring growth in many ways. Community events could take place there, a bicycle culture will bloom, and increased traffic…
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Grief is an odd thing, isn’t it? It’s a bit like a noose that never completely lets go of its grip. Just when you think you’re liberated, it grabs hold again with a menacing clutch. That seems the story of my life since losing my sister in April. Though I’d lost my older brother when…
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Let’s talk…An Opinion: The Gift of “I Have All I Need” I was listening to a friend who was experiencing the ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ of life, while asking how I might be of support? The answer was unique and thought provoking. The reply, “I have all that I need, I have enough.” Of course, this…
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A millennium ago, when a senior in high school, my senior class prophecy was that I would anchor the evening news. More specifically, as a personal goal, was to be behind the anchor desk at a much earlier hour for NBC’s Today Show, despite what might be described as a face for radio and a…
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Let’s talk…An Opinion concerning an article last week Recently, our local paper printed an article titled *A Child of God*. It was from another news source. Its intent was meant to be uplifting, yet it sparked concerns as the facts were blurred. The reason is simple: the piece stated, or implied, that people of Buddhist,…
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MOMMA ROSE’S SPAGHETTI SAUCE It is the time of year when we have all these fresh tomatoes and have no clue what to do with them. Fresh tomatoes are a summer time table staple, along with freshly sliced cucumbers and green or sliced sweet onions. With a fresh pot of green beans and new potatoes,…
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Enough is enough: Why authorities should reject the proposed landfill in Scott County Dear Editor I am a lifelong resident of Scott County, Tennessee, a region known for its rough-hewn beauty and people living in concert with its rugged terrain. Unfortunately, it also has a history of “boom and bust” economies associated with outside business…
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Let’s talk…Hey, Do You Want Good Genes? Not just denim, we are talking about DNA here. Sydney Sweeney made headlines recently with her “I have good genes” tagline in a denim campaign. Sure, the jeans are great — but what about the other kind of genes? The ones quietly working behind the scenes of your…
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If you’ve never heard Jessie Mueller sing her gut-wrenching rendition of “She Used to Be Mine” from her Tony nominated performance in the play, Waitress, the singer longs for a time when she was “reckless, just enough,” and while the play is set in more dire circumstances – like the film, upon which it is…
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