Thirty–something speaks
Birthdays aren
     The last significant birthday party I had was 15 years ago. It was on a Tuesday night my junior year in college, and it had something to do with becoming the legal age to do something. Come to think about that party, I don
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It’s not a criticism, it’s an observation.
From the book satchel to bowling ball carts
     When I started the first grade at Alexander Consolidated Elementary School, I had a Lone Ranger book satchel. It was the coolest thing in Centreville, Alabama. Not a major accomplishment, but still.
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Not your every day drive to work
     Alfred is a stockbroker on his way to work in the heart of the city. First things first. Alfred stops at a drive
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An apology to our subscribers
     The Columbia Star newspaper is completed every Wednesday at 5 pm and emailed to our printer in Aiken. The newspapers are delivered to our office at 8 am every Thursday. Those destined to our subscribers are delivered to the US Post Office Bulk Mail Distribution Center in South Congaree by noon ev
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