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(Crumbs of Candor) These hands, part 2

At one point, they were held by a young man’s hand, and that touch excited yet frightened me. ... Read more

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(Crumbs of Candor) These hands, part 1

Swollen and stiff, I flexed my fingers as I came to wakefulness early this morning. Arthritis is painful ... Read more

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Early Easter risers: Many Christians wake up before sunrise to celebrate

(AP) On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn. They will celebrate their belief in the resurrection of ... Read more

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(Crumbs of Candor) Good bye, Mary Jane, my friend

A few years ago, I received an early morning phone call. It was the daughter of a dear ... Read more

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(Crumbs of Candor) My pretty baby

Little girls, I was told, are full of sugar and spice and everything nice — in a perfect ... Read more

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(Crumbs of Candor) Age old advice

When I was a preschool child of about 4, my grandmother — who we called Maw — taught ... Read more

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CRUMBS OF CANDOR: Muddin’ old style

The term “muddin’” or “mudding” conjures up images of enormous tires on big, dirty trucks or Jeeps — ... Read more

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CRUMBS OF CANDOR: Hang on or let it go?

Remember spring cleaning? That’s what used to top our agendas this time of year. It was a major ... Read more

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CRUMBS OF CANDOR: Grief: the gift that keeps giving

It’s a journey no one wants, yet all we who love will be confronted with it at some ... Read more

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CRUMBS OF CANDOR: A true Appalachian

If you are from Appalachia you should be able to easily relate to this and, if you’re not ... Read more