There is a saying around Enterprise, Alabama: “If you paddle your own canoe, there is no one to rock the boat.”
Last week I heard a story from a small town, not far from the Enterprise city limits. A farmer used to sit on a stone ridge that crossed his land and mourn over the lack [...]
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Don’t stop reading this blog because you saw the word “acorn” in the title! I’m not writing about that ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now). You know: the one that was in the press so much during last year’s presidential campaign.
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This summer has witnessed the historic elevation of Sonia Sotomayor, by presidential nomination coupled with senatorial confirmation, from judge to associate justice. A lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States imparts enormous prestige in American society and conveys immense power and influence in our government.
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One of the most cherished gifts I have ever received was from my grandmother-in-law. I loved going out to see her, because she was an amazing woman–with such a strong personality that commanded respect–and also because she had one room covered wall to wall with books. She had every kind of book imaginable–a true mixture [...]
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The fall season of literary festivals in the South officially begins each year with the Tennessee Williams Tribute and Tour of Victorian Homes in Columbus, Miss., an official city along the Southern Literary Trail, a project funded by AHF, and birthplace of the playwright. This year’s edition begins on September 7 and continues through September [...]
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How do elementary students in Mobile save a battleship? Schools for Our Ship (SOS) is a real-world learning experience about the USS Alabama Battleship, a National Historic Landmark and Alabama monument to veterans of WWII. Students and teachers at Dodge Elementary School have organized a campaign to raise awareness and funds to repair damage inflicted [...]
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In September, the city of Leeds will celebrate folk art and the city’s history at the second-annual Leeds Downtown Folk Festival and John Henry Celebration. The weekend will feature folk music, entertainment, exhibits and booths. There will be plenty of food vendors and lots of activities for the kids. Be sure to take time to [...]
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Ever tried doing something for the first time? Change a flat? Fix a leaking faucet? Ride a bike? Paint a wall? Hit a baseball? Dive off the high dive? It is unusual for someone to do an outstanding job of something they undertake for the first time. And, when such an exception occurs, all are [...]
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