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Who would think, this far into COVID-19, that there’d still be more memes online?
Most of our fears change as we age, but one of mine has stayed the same.
In his valiant quest to transfer some of the contents of his inbox to mine, my friend Rick may have shared these inconsistencies in the English language with me before. That means I may have shared them with you as well.
Fortunately for me, my newly-retired friend Rick has been cleaning out his email files.
The Darwin awards, of course in honor of Charles Darwin, acknowledge those folks whose behavior indicates that not all humans have actually evolved to even a basic level of common sense.
My father’s advice is ringing true.
For introverts, “I can’t make it” is usually followed by two or three reasons with a “pick one” choice.
The apostle Paul frequently refers to Christian believers as those “in Christ.” For instance, in his greeting to Christians in Ephesus, Paul calls his readers, “holy ones” and “faithful followers” in Christ Jesus. Rather than turn our conversation into a left-brain mini-lecture on the precis…
Who knew there would be even more quarantine memes online?
Perhaps I should say, fathers can be parents, too. I have had many discussions with fathers who want to be the best father they can be, but feel they don’t know how…have not been prepped well, not invited in to be a partner, or just didn’t feel they could do the job especially with the girl …
The coronavirus has roiled global commerce. How will this pandemic influence trade policy? The upcoming US-UK negotiations will serve as a test.
If he had his way, I’d serve my husband meat loaf, mashed potatoes with brown gravy and two vegetables – one of them green – for supper every night.
The attribution is wrong, but the sentiment is right.
During quarantine, my daughter and her husband were home in Myrtle Beach working on a jigsaw puzzle.
No pressure, but remember that when Shakespeare was quarantined because of the plague, he wrote “King Lear.”
Here are a few more thoughts people posted online to help with our perspective:
In the midst of a personal crisis, a friend said, “There’s always something to laugh at…unless it’s not funny.”
This was sent from Sydney, Australia, as a Q&A and was shared by a clergyman, Rabbi Moss:
Editor’s note: This will be the last community column for several weeks as the newspaper responds to the impact of COVID-19. The column will return.
Editor’s note: This will be the last community column for several weeks as the newspaper responds to the impact of COVID-19. The column will return.
Editor’s note: This will be the last community column for several weeks as the newspaper responds to the impact of COVID-19. The column will return.
“Morning Smile” had me at “They call him the next Stevie Wonder.”
Instead of the traditional birthday whoopla, lots of people are asking friends and family – the usual whoopla makers – to donate to a fundraiser that the birthday person is passionate about.
The annual members’ meeting of the Waterford Plantation Homeowners Association will be held on Monday, April 20 commencing at 7 p.m. at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2015 U.S. 501, Conway.
Three meetings to report on this week.
How the world changes in a week. Who would have thought that everyone would be fighting for toilet paper, paper towels and Clorox wipes at Sam’s? Who would see that everything is closing, no sports, no travel, no cruises, no college classes on campus and no school in some places? Hope everyo…
Thursday, March 12 was the board of directors’ monthly meeting.
I’ve finally been diagnosed, after all these years!
Last Thursday morning, 17 homeowners met for breakfast at Early Riser Diner. It was our biggest group ever. Several new homeowners came, so there were lots of introductions along with a nice breakfast.
The Farm will hold its annual meeting on March 31 starting at 6:30 at the recreational center on Carolina Forest Boulevard. Even if you plan to attend, we ask you to mail your proxy in so we have a head count to reach our quota for a quorum.
What an aggravating week in Plantation Lakes!
Why was a survey needed to determine that men and women communicate differently? All they had to do was ask a woman who’s been in a relationship more than two weeks.
This week is the start of The Farm's Monday Night Golf League. All the slots have been filled. If you are signed up, tee off is at 5 p.m.
It looks like spring may be on its way as the rain has stopped, and I hear that we will have a few days to dry out. The daffodils are up, and lots of buds are forming on the trees around the neighborhood. Norm and I walk around the neighborhood for exercise, and see that everything’s startin…
Plantation Lakes’ clubhouse is the venue for all committee and club meetings.
The boy’s name was Frank. He was Italian and didn’t speak English.
There were many raves about the wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner dance. Many thanks to the social committee’s president Leslie Morgan, and dedicated lady volunteers.
Many homeowners received an email from Town Sq and wondered what it was. Waccamaw Management sent it out too early, before owners were informed of the new site. This site is for all properties managed by Waccamaw Management Company.
Just a reminder that Berkshire Forest’s Property Owners’ Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at Beach Church.
It has been a busy information week so I have lots of news for our homeowners.
Have a happy Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday night, Feb. 25. It occurs on the final day of carnival season and the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent.
The basketball hoop and support have been removed for needed repairs. At this time, we do not know how long it will take.
Several homeowners have asked on Facebook for dates for the yard sale, etc.
The board has informed me that after the last annual meeting and elections, the board members will maintain their past positions.
There are no updates from the Waterford Plantation board of directors or social committees.
Many of the new residents may not be aware of the fact that The Farm was the first community in Carolina Forest to become a Firewise community. We were also only the third community in South Carolina to have this distinction.
Happy Valentine’s Day weekend, everyone.
This is the seventh year this Column B has run in the paper the week before Valentine’s Day because once again, it’s been requested.
As I write this column, it is a cold and rainy day. But I hear that it is going to warm up this week, and I can’t wait. The daffodils are blooming and I want the weather to be better so I can enjoy them.
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