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a really big egg

On Facebook, I posted a picture of myself holding this big egg — and Dennis Harris noticed that I was holding the big one closer to the camera, thus creating an optical illusion of bigness. He’s right. I did do that. Dennis estimates the larger egg is 1.5 times bigger than the other

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Mother’s Day — Remembering Mom

Of course it doesn’t need to be Mother’s Day to remember Mom. Our parents are always with us.

Today, I was walking my dog around the Catawba campus when a guy called to me from his screened porch, saying hello, ‘how’s it going?’

I haven’t been walking as much lately as I used

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a field of rapeseed

This is a yellow field I passed on Hwy 73 near Davidson, NC.

It appears a little greenish here, but the true color is a shocking yellow.

It was so bright yellow that I wasn’t the only person who pulled over to take pictures that day.

It’s usually a cornfield. This year, it’s

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proud enough to take a picture

Each summer, when the Salisbury Post publishes “The Garden Game” series, I admire the produce and quietly snicker.

I’m standing in judgment, not actually assessing those who think they’re such hot stuff because they can grow an unbelievably large tomato — but certainly judging those who have so much time on their hands

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Spencer Tracy’s speech in Inherit the Wind is a fitting response to our commissioners and representatives

Spencer Tracy in Inherit the Wind

Here in Rowan County, North Carolina, our County Commissioners are defending themselves against an ACLU lawsuit, because they refuse to open the meetings with an inclusive prayer.

Coming to their defense, our brave representatives in the state house took a shot at establishing a state religion.

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Review: Paolino and his gang are great in “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity”

Want to be in a play?

You don’t have to audition, get the part, or rehearse.

Just go to “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity,” playing through March 23 at CAST in Charlotte. It’s very theatrical, and you’ll be in it.

As a member of the audience, you get to play the part

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Evening of short plays — video playlist

some pics from “An Evening of Short Plays”

I just produced this evening of short plays at the Looking Glass in Salisbury.

Can’t remember when I’ve had this much fun — and I’m very proud of these actors!

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Caitlin Hampton and Joey Masarick in “In the Ductwork”

Caitlin Hampton and Grace Salzer in “In the Ductwork”

Joey Masarick, Grace Salzer, and Janna Murr in “Easy Credit”

Axel Remes and Teresa Austin in Ignition Switch

Diane Remes in Poor Jud is Daid

Travis Stewart and Elizabeth Satterwhite in “Love Poem”

Micala Hall and Robert Jones in “Responsibility”

Amber Adams and Robert Jones in “In the Waiting Room.”


Ah — to be dry and warm in the morning

There are things I like to do in the morning.

My preferred ways of starting the day.

A cup of coffee.

A shower and maybe a little yoga.

Some news. A little Facebook. Email. Getting my to-do list in order. Phone calls.

And many other things — depending on the day.

My normal

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Evening of short plays this week at The Looking Glass

Excited about a show this weekend. Eight of my short plays at The Looking Glass.

February 21, 22, and 23

7:30pm — Tickets $10 at the door
at The Looking Glass Arts Center, 405 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC

(L to R) Gyanesh Pandey,

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