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- Thursday, June 20, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Lifestyle Columnists
Children need to get outside
I am on my soapbox today.
It’s been a time for bad news and good
Like the weather, the past couple of weeks have been a time of contrasts, like a pendulum swinging between bad news and good, which, fortunately, means that much of the time it is at neither extreme.
Winter is a great time to plant a tree
Arbor Day will be Feb. 20, and now is an excellent time to plant trees.
Frozen in the spotlight
I didn't get to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama until they replayed it on cable.
It’s not bad to be a Dawson senior citizen
This column was meant to be written for last week's paper, but before that happened, I decided to go south for a few days in search of warmer weather.
Looking through things in yet another move
As I write this, we are in the midst of moving.
Where the grass is always greener
A few times each year I get the question of what to plant over septic leach field.
Just stick me in the corner
When my time comes, stuff me. There are a lot of people who are troubled by the prospects of their own death.
Fighting soil compaction
One thing we have in Dawson County is hard, red clay.
Should we label Congress?
The federal government spends a lot of time on labels.
Follow these guidelines when purchasing, planting apple trees
The old adage of "you get what you pay for" is an important consideration when buying apple trees. Often, "bargain plants" are not healthy or may not be a variety adapted to your area. Buy only trees of recommended varieties from a reliable source.
Plant blueberries now
I believe the most popular fruit bearing plant is blueberries.
Lost in the zeros
I remember going to Walt Disney World not long after it opened. There was just the Magic Kingdom and that was it.
No denying my electronic ignorance
I should probably add to that title, "and other evidence of looming senility."
Don’t blame Rudolf
Christmas is a time when children want to see deer, especially if they are pulling a sled full of toys.
Articles by Section - Lifestyle Columnists
When to prune azaleas
Azaleas are a staple of traditional southern landscapes.
What causes pollen
Spring is a beautiful time of year. Longer days, green grass and leaves reappearing on the trees really brighten up my mood.
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