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New column: “A puppy–and dog owner–in training”

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

Hi, all. Forgot to post yesterday. My column this week in The Greenville News is about training our new puppy, Merlin. And, of course, training ourselves. That and more if you click here. Sure hope y’all enjoy it!

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New column: “A story about whining”

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Hi, all. My column this week in The Greenville News is about whining. Because if I hear my 7 year-old whine one more time, I’m moving to Australia. To read, click here. Hope y’all enjoy it!

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New column: “We are all works in progress”

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

My column this week in The Greenville News is all about falling flat on your tush, and getting up again. And imperfection, life, and more. I sure hope y’all enjoy it. To read, click here. ** Also, just in case … Continue reading →

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New column: “8 Christmas stories, courtesy of history”

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

My column this week in The Greenville News is a nod to Christmas history. So many wonderful things have happened over the years at Christmas time; here are eight of my favorites. To read, click here.

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New column: “The magic of Christmastime remains”

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

The holidays, I think, are a special but complicated time to be a grown-up. This year, in particular, I’ve felt tender to the world. So that’s what I decided to write about in my column this week in The Greenville … Continue reading →

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New column: “The wilderness of parenthood”

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

Hi, all! My column in The Greenville News this week is all about frontiering in the parenting wilderness. Just call me Laura Ingalls. Hope y’all enjoy! To read, click here.

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New column: “Presidential campaigns and middle school promises”

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

Hello, all. My column this week in The Greenville News is about politics–in particular, the current presidential campaign. Yep. To read, click here. I hope y’all enjoy it!

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New column: “Bittersweet: from old dog to new puppy”

Posted on September 8, 2016 by

This week’s column in The Greenville News is about the experience of moving from our sweet old dog to a brand new puppy, and all the emotions–and worries–that come with it. To read, click here.

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New column: “Things to remember about the Pisgah National Forest”

Posted on June 9, 2016 by

My column this week in The Greenville News is filled with tips for those thinking about heading into the forest this summer. In my case, the Pisgah National Forest, which rims the town where I live: a mecca for hikers, … Continue reading →

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New column: “There is no magic pill”

Posted on April 14, 2016 by

My column this week in The Greenville News is about last week, when I was a California girl. And also about trying to write, and be a mother, and be good at both those things, at the very same time. … Continue reading →

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