Frodo Baggins set out to destroy the One Ring, defeating Sauron and saving Middle Earth from the forces of darkness. Luke Skywalker learned the ways of the Force in order to overcome his fear, confront his father, and overthrow the Galactic Empire and its emperor. King Arthur led the Knights of the Round Table to … Continue reading The Lord of the Pond
If you are able to enjoy a brisk morning walk along North River Drive in Lilburn, Georgia, free of entangling spider webs, you’re welcome. Since the onset of spider web season, I have been the person clearing the way for you at least three mornings a week in the pre-dawn hours. I’m not saying I’m … Continue reading Web walking
Theoretically, summer affords time to read. We have been programmed since childhood to make time to read during the summer to keep our minds sharp and to give our caregivers a moment’s peace. Publishers would certainly have us stock up for the summer, preying on our romantic notions of sitting waterside under an umbrella with … Continue reading My summer reading list
Does dressing in the costume of your favorite super hero make you a nerd? Does carrying a plastic gun or laser sword make you a nerd? Does donning pointed ears and makeup to resemble an elf make you a nerd? Does getting up early on a holiday weekend to go downtown and watch a parade … Continue reading Nerd alert
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