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Encyclopedia Mom
Earlier this year the publishers of Encyclopædia Britannica announced that they would no longer be publishing a print version of its 240 plus year old reference mainstay. This was a must have for every library around the world. And for a few homes like mine, it was as well. My Mother bought a set of The Encyclopædia Britannica back around 1970. ( Read more... ) -
February 7, 2008
Let us remember the tragedy that occurred on this date at Imperial Sugar in Port Wentworth,GA. My prayers go out to everyone affected by the explosion at the place affectionately known as "The Sugar Plant" by us locals. Byron, my friend, you will be missed. -
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I'm running a test to see who's reading my posts. So, if you read this, leave me a one-word comment about your day that starts with the third letter of your LJ USERNAME. Only one word please. Then repost so I can leave a word for you. Don't just post a word and not copy - that's not as much fun! -
Give it time
It's been only one Sunday, give it time. This past Sunday was it first one that for Sunday liquor sales. A few package stores have reiterated their decision to not open and that is fine. Striking this law down was about choice, not mandate. The same choice we gave other retail establishments back in the mid 70's, the option of opening on Sunday. I ( Read more... ) -
The Canadian slight
Does The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have something against Canada. First off, congratulations goes out to this years inductees; Guns N Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, and Laura Nyro. But back to Canada. Neil Young is the lone Canadian act enshrined in The Hall. Among the missing that are eligible are Paul Anka, Bryan Adams, The Guess ( Read more... ) -
A shame in the Nittany Mountains
We was ready to chisel him on College football's Mount Rushmore. And now? Ten years ago, there should have been a firing, an arrest, an incarceration. And people at Penn State are rioting over this? Sorry but heads had to roll, even Paterno's. There is no excuse for what happened and everyone should be fired. -
Pinkie's
Well it appears that the new smoking ordinance has claimed it's first victim, Pinkie Masters. This establishment has been around for years in Savannah and was famous, or infamous, as being a Democratic Party bastion. Candidates and elected officials always made it a point to stop there. It's a neighborhood bar. It's location in a mixed residential ( Read more... ) -
Sunday choices
Take a drive around Savannah on a Sunday and take a look around. What's open. Who's open. Pharmacies, gas stations, clothing stores. It's pretty much divided by size. The larger retail and chain operations are open while the most of the small Mom and Pop shops are not. With the Sunday liquor sales ballot initiative coming up, some rumblings have ( Read more... )
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