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Memories over fruitcake
My mom passed away in February, and this is our first Christmas without her. Since she died, the oddest things trigger rushes of memory and put me in a melancholy mood.

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Engagements
Brewer-Adams Mike and Beth Brewer of Oakman are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Keri Beth Brewer, to Hunter Adams, the son of James and Sherry Adams of Athens. The bride-el...

Dec 16, 2012 | 0

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School Menus Dec. 17-21
JASPER CITY SCHOOLS MADDOX Not Available At Press Time MEMORIAL PARK Monday- Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad, Steamed Corn, Veggie Cup, Peach Cup Tuesday- Steak Sandwich, Baked Fries, Lettuce/To...

Dec 16, 2012 | 0

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Dividend of the years
As I grow older, I have developed a tendency to rant daily about all the tricks the rapidly passing years play on mind and body. Frequently, the brain cannot produce the right word. The joints join...

Dec 12, 2012 | 0

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Adventures in ice skating
Before you are a parent, there are milestones that you fantasize about reaching with your unborn children.

Dec 12, 2012 | 0

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School Menus Dec. 10-14
JASPER CITY SCHOOLS MADDOX Monday- Hot Dogs, Broccoli & Carrots w/ Dip, Hashbrowns, Pickle Relish, Fruit Juice or Fruit Cup, Milk Tuesday- BBQ Sandwich, Chips, Baked Beans, Pickle Slice, Cauli...

Dec 09, 2012 | 0

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Imagination a great tool for a writer
A good imagination in my line of work is a gift. As a writer, it helps me come up with decent subjects for my work. A good imagination enables me to make non-intuitive leaps, connecting things that...

Dec 09, 2012 | 0

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Weddings
Sides-Vance Sherri Sides and Nelson Vance were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at the Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Minister Billy E. Phillips performed the double-ring ...

Dec 09, 2012 | 0

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The making of a Blazer
I was amused by a Facebook photo I saw recently that read, “I wear a UAB shirt because I went to UAB. You wear an Alabama shirt because you went to Walmart.”

Dec 02, 2012 | 0

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Engagements
Miller-Hendon Michael and Amy Keeton of Jasper and Bryan and Belinda Miller of Roanake, Va., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Miller, to Craig Hendon, the son of Da...

Dec 02, 2012 | 0

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Aging gracefully
It’s tough getting older. When I look in the mirror, I see the face of an 18-year-old kid blasting down the highway in a 1965 Impala SS with windows rolled down, my hair blowing wildly in the wind,...

Dec 02, 2012 | 0

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School Menus Dec. 3-7
JASPER CITY SCHOOLS MADDOX Monday- Hamburger, Lettuce/Tomato, Dill Slice, Hashbrowns, Fruit Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk Tuesday- Sloppy Joe, Corn Nuggets, Tossed Salad, Fruit Juice or Fresh Fru...

Dec 02, 2012 | 0

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Nothing says love like a recipe
Even though things are very hectic around this time of year, Christmas is still my favorite of all the holidays.

Dec 02, 2012 | 0

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Remnants of the Storm: Resourceful, artistic, optimistic collaboration
In October’s final days, Hurricane Sandy barreled into the East Coast, wiped out communities with wind, water, and fire, created havoc totaling around $60 billion in damages, and snatched more than...

Nov 28, 2012 | 0

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The next Taylor Swift is born
Emma, my 6-year-old, feels destined for stardom. The child has been obsessed with music since before she could talk.

Nov 28, 2012 | 0

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