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A Little Bit of South..In My Mouth!

No one told me...and I'm a bit disappointed by that. I've lived in Charleston, SC; Raleigh, NC and Memphis.  Each city..when it comes to food..has a taste all its own.  I'll stack Charleston's seafood up against anybody.   Raleigh -- which is the center of a state founded on agriculture -- has some of the best … Continue reading A Little Bit of South..In My Mouth!

When Riding The Subway…Appropriate Rules Apply

I've been working in New York City for almost four months as of this writing.  I discovered early on that there are two words that everyone here..at some point..must comply with. Subway Etiquette! Who knew? The Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA (the fine folks who run the subways) unleashed an ad campaign some time back … Continue reading When Riding The Subway…Appropriate Rules Apply

No Hat…No Job! The NC Supreme Court Will Have Its Say

I'm so proud of the state I used to call home. Courtesy of the Associated Press from last week, this is a case that is being decided by North Carolina's highest court.  I kid you not. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Was firing a state trooper who lied about what happened to his hat justified?  That was … Continue reading No Hat…No Job! The NC Supreme Court Will Have Its Say

Rules of Engagement: The Smartphone Edition

Let me first issue a blanket apology. I have been chastised more than once by people very important to me for not responding..in a timely manner..when they've tried to contact me.  This has applied across several modes of communication. No disrespect intended. But as you've read from me before in this space...it got me to … Continue reading Rules of Engagement: The Smartphone Edition

Let’s Hear The Health Experts Explain This.

I was at work last week when I -- unfortunately -- saw this story reported by the Associated Press: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Just days after becoming the world's oldest documented person, 116-year-old Gertrude Weaver has died in Arkansas.  The Williams Funeral Home confirms that Weaver died Monday at the Silver Oaks Health and … Continue reading Let’s Hear The Health Experts Explain This.