Of Carl Sagan and a washerwoman’s granddaughter
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now As I wrote this last Thursday, I had the opportunity to speak to at a couple of classes at Newton……
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Storm are beauty and terror
I was an infant the only time I got close to a tornado, but I’ve heard the story many times. The folks had gotten……
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New year leads to weight loss work
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now I’ve realized that moving at the first of the year is a great time to move, at least, if……
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America diminished with loss of Roadkill
The Roadkill Cafe had a name worthy of merchandising and a name that drove the imagination of an eight-year-old wild. I’d imagine some employee,……
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Cat could have better music taste
So I’m stuck listening to modern country music in the house. I like country music. The good kind. The Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Kris……
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No one died and that’s amazing
By Adam Strunk Listening to sports on the radio offers a far different experience than watching it. Stretches of silence punctuate the experience, the……
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It’s not a lawn that makes a good neighbor
I have pride. I am a good neighbor. I keep my lawn mowed. Yet, it’s been unrelentingly wet these last few weeks. And so……
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A tetanus shot is a joy to get
If you want an ugly feeling, get a running start, jump in a lake and then wonder what exactly caused the pain that’s shooting……
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Ebay a great way to get things out of the house
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now I’ve been selling things on eBay since last November. I’ve written about it before, but I’m a more……
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There’s no superiority among livestock
When I grew up, I thought we were poor, simply because I didn’t have some of the newer things other kids had or because……
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