Welcome To March!
I used to sit on my front porch,
Drinking my coffee, watching the world go by,
The sun would shine brightly, everybody was happy,
It was so nice to see all the people smile…
We are working with AARP and Brunswick Senior Resources to plan an event at the Leland Cultural Arts Center on Wednesday, April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. that provides support for people caring for loved ones diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's.
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It happened in a hospital… in a bed off to my right, An old man said he was dying… but said it would be alright.
At 23, I almost married a rural Ukrainian mechanic. At the time (1980), I was on a graduate exchange study program to the Soviet Union, and my American roommate, Monique, who was of Ukrainian descent, invited me to visit her relatives.
Yes, friends; you knew I would, at some point, talk about sweet tea. I love it, was raised up on it, and it is a big part of my day.
The chicken processing plant in Texas was almost as big as a football field, and Jose Hernandez liked working the line.
With the constant hum of news, the demands of modern life, and the weight of the world on our shoulders, it’s easy to forget that true peace exists right outside our doors.
“Tobacco, potatoes and turkeys came to Europe from America. In exchange, Europeans brought wheat, measles and horses. But whoever thinks about earthworms?“
Now that I have your attention, this article has nothing to do with the mythical Santa.
It doesn’t seem possible, but the 5th annual Cape Fear Voices/Teen Scene awards banquet is just around the corner. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, now is the time! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12. Tickets are $70.00. We will...
An early memory of my maternal grandfather was hearing him ask me a question.
Whether you are looking for a six- or three-week program, our exciting lineup begins in March—do not wait to sign up!
Is music in your soul? Are you the "Paul" in Peter, Paul and Mary? Take guitar lessons and find out!
2024 was an exceptional year for Wreaths Across America – and the reason it was so successful is because of the thousands of dedicated volunteers like you!
Capturing the shot that was written in the stars
Every writer has a path. Some are "crookeder" than others.
February in upstate New York, where I grew up, was a miserable month, and most of us looked forward to the twenty-first of March when spring was supposed to become a reality.
The Town of Leland invites residents to provide their input on the Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) during a public workshop on Feb. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive. The plan aims to update and consolidate existing transportation plans into a single, comprehensive document that will guide the Town's future transportation network over the next 25 years.
Our Veterans deserve our recognition and respect.
"I know what I need to do. I just don't do it."
Brunswick Arts Council is inviting you to join us at a Newly Created Gala.
The Leland VFW Post 12196 will be hosting a National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2025 at 4 pm.
During the course of my career, I was lucky enough to work with some wonderful people.
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March weather may be as unpredictable as our teen writers. See what fascinating ideas these storytellers penned as we transition from winter into spring!
Voting is a privilege we have not always had. . . .The core duty of being an American citizen is voting. Voting is both a privilege and a right, certainly not something to be taken lightly. You choose your future-- and the future of our country.
To look at AI as the new tractor might be difficult, but the underlying theme between the two is skepticism followed by acceptance and transformative progress.
Beatrice’s typewriter loomed in the desk’s centre, its keys worn smooth from hours of diligent work, though no one ever seemed to notice the woman behind them. A rusty name badge peeked curiously from the clutter, declaring the small structure to belong to Miss ‘Beatrice Jones – Secretary.’
Women are being pushed into the workforce, but the environments are toxic and unsupportive. With everything from unequal pay to dress codes, women are told that they need to tone down their femininity in order to be taken seriously or become “successful”. When Elle first arrives at law school her peers tease her and make comments about her appearance. . .
When you shop online, after a certain amount of purchases or money spent, the website will give you coupons and rewards. The websites use this as a method to get you to spend more. . . .
It’s safe to say music has had some impact on all of us. Whether it’s shown through tattoos or attending concerts, or even just having a favorite song, we all love music.
Policies outside of the classroom could include stronger mentorship programs, including formal onboarding of new students as well as students who have English as a second language. These programs should include an assigned buddy for at-risk students. These mentorship programs are progressive and include rotations of students to broaden their social networks. . . .
The Pacific Palisades fire rampaged through California and burned over 40,000 acres of land in LA County. Thousands of people lost their homes, personal belongings, and in some cases, loved ones. Why should you care? Climate change doesn’t only affect the amount of global wildfires, but rather all other humanitarian emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, and heat waves. . . .
Try as I might, and pray to the sky, every few years the heaven will cry.
To see the white cover the ground, the feeling of the soft cold all around. . . .
Could the return of supersonic passenger travel be on the horizon, bringing with it a new era of faster, more connected global travel? Boom's successful test flight is a major leap forward.
The Super Bowl LIX halftime show was viewed by a combined 133.5 million viewers, surpassing previous records to become the most-watched halftime show in U.S. history.
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