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On New Year’s Eve, I got the news that a friend died. One of my dearest, closest friends. He died by suicide. It was the first time in my life that I’ve dealt with a loss of such magnitude. And I’ve been haunted by it. I’ve lost people before, don’t get me wrong—grandfathers, cousins, etc.…
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The Long, Cold Winter: I Was Always Right Behind You
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When the old man’s eyes had regained focus, he returned his gaze through the tree to the sky searching for the branch she had chosen. He spotted it, only ten feet higher than he last saw. He hadn’t fallen far. He climbed, less like a spider, and more like a blind squirrel afraid of heights…
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Get ‘Inked’ in Winchester . . . underground!
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From a young age, Ashlee Horsley's passion for art was evident, even at the tender age of seven. “My grandmother was a painter, and she always watched Bob Ross in the mornings. She taught me how to paint, but I was always very insecure about my art.” Ashlee grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved…
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High side project: Time to stop complaining and move forward while we can afford to
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Winchester is experiencing a bit of a renaissance right now. Driving around the community provides some insight into this phenomenon. College Street, French Avenue, and Euclid Avenue are all evidence where houses are being upgraded and renovated. Even the roadwork that has recently been completed on Maple Street and is still underway on Broadway are…
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Anne Hall: “The Diamond Button and a Little Rooster”
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Anne Hall has told stories at different schools and community events. Most recently, however, Anne has told stories primarily to her students at Shearer Elementary School, where she has been the librarian for the last 21 years. She prefers to tell folk tales for general audiences. Anne was one of our local storytellers at the…
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Mother’s Day, the Surprise Gift I Didn’t Order
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Mother’s Day is a surprise gift I didn’t order. After consciously planning my life without children, I stared uncomprehendingly at the little plus sign in the window. I had unfailingly taken the pill for 16 years. I had no idea how to do this. Luckily, I have the world’s greatest teacher. My mom taught me that this…
