Ten cents and 1 million possibilities (in 1932)
Apr16

Ten cents and 1 million possibilities (in 1932)

My mind slips away to a time when a small boy was celebrating his 10th birthday.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Darlington: Remembering Sandy Beckham
Apr09

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Darlington: Remembering Sandy Beckham

Samuel “Sandy” Leon Beckham Jr. died suddenly March 24, and his funeral and the celebration of his life Sunday afternoon were a testimony to all the things that are wonderful about living in a small town.

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Living on the West End: Worship time!
Apr09

Living on the West End: Worship time!

When my dad moved with his family to the mill village in Darlington in 1922, there were no churches on the mill village where he lived.

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After a year of suffering, spring brings hope
Apr09

After a year of suffering, spring brings hope

I really do love this time of year! The grass and trees are green, the flowers are blooming and, everywhere, there is a sense of rebirth and renewal.

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By the light of the silvery moon
Apr08

By the light of the silvery moon

Sunday night, the moon hung full and bright over treetops. Like some silver dollar hurled into the night she floated full and beautiful, though pollen gave it a gold cast.

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How seashells came ashore at cemeteries
Apr03

How seashells came ashore at cemeteries

There it was. A grave covered in seashells.

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