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Florence, Ala. | Monday, May 21, 2012

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A new level of yuckiness

When it came to household chores, my daughter, Stacy, always had an aversion to sticking her hands into dishwater. She cringed each time she was asked to wash dishes. Housecleaning wasn’t her favorite chore, but she would dust, sweep and pick up around the house when pressed or threatened with no allowance. … more

5/20/12 | 390 views

Bentley train stuck in gear

Quite a few groups and organizations are claiming victory in the recently concluded legislative session. Republicans, who hold super-majority status in the House and Senate, say it was another … more

5/20/12 | 284 views

Ghosts: Bad pets, but a good defense

You know what costs money? Pets. Things such as dog and cat food, medical bills and replacing half-eaten backyard deck posts (don’t ask) can run up a tab. I once joked that we should’ve … more

5/19/12 | 341 views

A year later, needs remain in storm zone

More than a year after a tornado all but destroyed Phil Campbell High School, one hurdle remains before beginning the process of demolition and reconstruction. Franklin County Superintendent Gary … more

By Hannah Mask
Staff Writer | 5/18/12 | 420 views

Medieval roots for ‘up the wall'

Q: Why do we say people who drive us crazy drive us "up the wall?"A: The reader who asked this suggested it may be a "wall with a lot of padding." I like the theory, but apparently it has nothing to … more

5/16/12 | 638 views

Sign says no griping, or whining

It's an entertaining adventure to walk around one's place of employment and note all the signs that urge folks to act right. more

5/13/12 | 1315 views

GOP plan will weaken Shoals

If you’re old enough to actually remember the nervousness associated with the final minutes leading up to a spanking, you likely know what the Shoals should be feeling this morning. The spanking … more

5/13/12 | 1287 views

Another inspiring address

That’s right, it’s that time again: in conjunction with graduation season, I’m delivering my annual commencement address. Every year I sit idly by, in shock that no colleges out there have … more

5/12/12 | 763 views

When I grow up, I'll be...

Am I really this old? I still remember what it felt like to run barefoot all over our rural farm in the summer: the coolness of the clover-covered ground, the sharpness of jagged rocks on a dirt … more

5/6/12 | 1433 views