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In very rural areas, high school football is more than just a sport. It’s social glue, community pride. → Read More
Columnist Nancy Williams has done her share of camping and doesn't feel the urge to do any more. ... Or does she? → Read More
Columnist Nancy Williams writes that she likes to be in charge of her relationship with smart thermostats. → Read More
Nancy Williams loves umbrella drinks on July 4, but hold the fireworks → Read More
Columnist Nancy Williams writes about the ups and downs of dog ownership. → Read More
Nancy Williams ponders the effects of social distancing and wearing masks during the COVID-19 outbreak. → Read More
Nancy Williams shares a letter sent to her by her son on Mother's Day. → Read More
Have you ever tried to collect a urine sample from a dog? It's about as easy as it sounds. → Read More
When College Son moved to California, a stuffed dog would have to do instead of his beloved Joy. → Read More
For the newly employed College Son, the idea of pay periods falls into that space of "things we don't know." → Read More
I’m venturing in to color lights. Because I found them in the garage, they’ll be used. I'm making a feisty decorating statement to both my sons. → Read More
My family of origin was extraordinarily thankful on all days. But on Thanksgiving we would play gratitude games. Don't take yourself too seriously. → Read More
If what excites me now includes cloud photos, clean drains and spilled oatmeal, does that mean I'm getting older? → Read More
I lost a friend. To selfishness and self-promotion. Now I kind of wonder if that gal pal and I ever were friends. → Read More
Every time I visit Western Carolina University, I’m reminded of what a gem the place is. “This is home. Love this place,” one staffer told me. → Read More
People along the NC coast, especially those with few resources, have reasons for refusing to evacuate in front of Hurricane Florence, good and bad. → Read More
This empty nest is a new chapter with some joys. But it’s not all roses and freedom. Fear has arrived in a new way too. → Read More
This empty nest is a new chapter with some joys. But it’s not all roses and freedom. Fear has arrived in a new way too. → Read More
My son finally made a packing list for moving to college. It had two items on it. Clothes and art. Maybe his phone can do everything else. → Read More
As my sons came of age, I gave them a tiny photo of the ruby slippers. Remember: there’s no place like home. → Read More