Although I was born north of the Mason-Dixon Line, I have lived in the south for over thirty-five years now. And there are some southern traditions that I have learned to embrace. One of these traditions is the serving of black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Years Day. Folklore states that
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01/03/2010
I attended a wedding reception last night for the son of a dear friend. I always enjoy attending weddings, because I always come away from them with a very fresh and positive outlook on the future. Weddings are the ultimate declaration of optimism. These two young people are embarking on an adv
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01/02/2010
Christmas and New Year’s Day fell on Friday this year which has led to quite a bit of “day” confusion. As a result of back-to-back four day weekends, my internal colander is in complete disarray. Is today Saturday or Sunday? Was yesterday Friday or Saturday? Are the banks opened or closed? Does
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01/01/2010
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great place to visit during any season of the year, but winter offers special opportunities not available during the other three seasons. Due to the fact that the leaves are off of the trees, views are enhanced from nearly every vantage point, and on
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01/01/2010
A few weeks ago, our brokerage firm merged with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers. The transition has been phenomenal so far, with only minor glitches which are more than offset by a company-wide dedication to professionalism. And while each New Year always entails some degree
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12/31/2009