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I’ve got a new ad campaign for Mississippi

By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 313 Reads
On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:09 PM

This Vintage Life Lines first appeared in 2009.

By Charles Dunagin, READ MORE > 316 Reads
On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:00 PM

The bromide, “wait til next year,” is a familiar refrain for fans of Mississippi’s collegiate football who, if their favorite team is losing, hope for a better future.
This year it has taken on a new dimension, encompassing economic factors and partying as well as winning and losing seasons on the gridiron.

We’re taking good care of Number 1

By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 902 Reads
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:29 AM

I don’t know if you are aware of it, but September has been designated as Self-Care Month.

My clutter is too ‘reasonable’ to get rid of

By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 352 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 04:53 PM

This Vintage Life Lines is from the last time I redecorated...the very last time!
I’m redecorating. I know, I know. Friends have already reminded me that I said I’d never do this again. I’m only doing two rooms this time, but I’ve already reached the “What Was I Thinking” stage.

Life with Head Dog, Lover and Wild Child

By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 328 Reads
On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:40 PM

I’ve always heard that if you have more than one child, they will all have different personalities. I never personally tested that, being content with the one child I had and no one to compare him to.

Aunt Bee has nothing to fear from me!

By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 423 Reads
On Tue, 09/01/2020 - 04:53 PM

A Vintage Life Lines from 2014.
Remember that episode of The Andy Griffith Show where Aunt Bee gets all upset about not winning the prize for the best pickles at the Mayberry fair?
I always wondered why she got her panties in such a wad over that. I mean, you can buy pickles at the store, right?

I participated in the Great CoronaVirus Pandemic of 2020

By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 512 Reads
On Tue, 08/25/2020 - 02:47 PM

I don’t like to be left out of things, and now I can at least say I was a genuine participant in the Great Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020.
Reluctantly.

Biden vs. Trump contrast is clear

By Tim Kalich, READ MORE > 421 Reads
On Tue, 08/25/2020 - 02:38 PM

Listening to Joe Biden’s terrific acceptance speech Thursday night brought one particular lament.

State inflexible on mail-in voting

By Tim Kalich, READ MORE > 426 Reads
On Tue, 08/18/2020 - 03:29 PM

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi has largely adopted the approach that people need to be given alternatives that make them comfortable as long as there is a virus raging that has killed more than 2,000 in this state and more than 170,000 nationwide.

Ditch the deep cleaning?

By Tim Kalich, READ MORE > 542 Reads
On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 12:11 PM

As teachers return to school, they are going to be under a lot of stress, especially where schools are starting with at least some in-person instruction.

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