Tag: COVID-19
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the hoe
In the middle of a North Carolina summer, a person who cares for a garden becomes keenly aware of the needs of the plants. Plants have two basic needs: light and water. The light is not a problem in the middle of a southeastern July. Water becomes the most important tool in the garden. It…
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signature
It took me a long time to decide what I wanted my signature to look like. I used to throw out whole sheets of notebook paper that were covered in different options I was trying. Maybe I’m the only one who did that, but I always wanted my signature to be representative of me. It…
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excuse me…waiter?
The English language is a fascinating one. Pieced together from so many sources, its patterns of grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary are quite interesting. OK, maybe not to everyone, but I’m a language nerd, so roll with me here. Maybe I can get any doubters on board with an example. Ever wondered why the word…