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Remembering Isaac Lowe: She Literally Pushed for Change

I can’t say goodbye to Ms. Isaac Lowe without sharing this story. This goes back to a cold December evening 21 years ago, with a steady if not driving rain. We had a matter before the Anderson City Council, and… Continue Reading

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The Weight is Over: Part 7 – Learning the Hard Way

Last week was a joyous one. I reported that I was down 7 pounds and 8.75 inches. I’ve been on this program almost five weeks. It feels a lifetime. Maybe because it’s been such a life-changer. I don’t know if… Continue Reading

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Downton Abbey Season Six, Episode Two: Taking No for an Answer is for the Lower Classes

It’s a busy morning for the servants of Downton. As the family takes breakfast, Mary tells them about letters they’ve received from Tom and Rose. Tom’s business is doing well, as is Rose, and there are hints that Rose might… Continue Reading

Adam McElvain To Announce His Redding City Council Campaign Platform

  Adam McElvain will hold a “Downtown Rally” on Tuesday, January 19th at noon to make his campaign platform public. Everyone is invited to attend and light lunch will be provided to attendees. The brief event will start shortly after… Continue Reading

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I Lie, You Lie, We all Lie

You’re a liar. I’m a liar. We all are. It’s “normal.” You hopefully already know you’re lying whenever you’re intentionally deceptive, but you might not realize that you may also be lying when you don’t ask for what you want… Continue Reading

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Downton Abbey Season Six, Episode One:  Blue Bloods and Awkward Conversations

It is the spring of 1925 and on a sunny day Downton is hosting a fox hunt. As they make to leave, Cora reminds Robert that there is a hospital board meeting later that afternoon, which she feels he is… Continue Reading

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The Weight is Over: Part 5 – New Year, No Scale

Last week my Thursday progress report was posted on Christmas Eve. Today it’s New Year’s Eve. Thank God by next week we will be beyond the holidays, the most challenging time of the year to stay on a diet. Some… Continue Reading