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Bachelor rooster seeking henhouse to protect
The day they warned me about has finally arrived. Young Fred is seeking a hen (or hens) with ...
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Dads on duty: A poultry adventure
True to form, my little flock is expecting again. This time, Madge, a Bardrock mix, is the broody ...
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The taste of our memories
My earliest memories taste like soul food. My mother, born and raised in the New Ebenezer community of ...
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Thrifting – A treasure hunt, no shovel needed
A recent wave of social media influencers have inspired a resurgence and enthusiasm for thrifting — the activity ...
Columns
Connecting communities with typewriter ribbons
William Lee has been selling, repairing and restoring typewriters since 1973. He has traveled from his shop in ...
Columns
Potato Candy – An old-fashioned favorite
This recipe holds a special place in my childhood holiday memories. My mother made it for me, and ...
Columns
Being authentic, available during holidays
In December 2022 I wrote a column around what it is like for those struggling to feel joyful ...
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Becoming a grandmother – Another poultry adventure
On Nov. 13, I came home from a weekend trip to Mississippi and discovered that my rooster’s favorite ...
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Honoring the veterans we love
Veterans Day is a time when communities and families honor those who give their lives in service to ...
Lanell Smith
Finding, working toward life’s purpose
Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, don’t ...