From the Porch
Handicapped by a clothing salesmen
Dwight Otwell
      My life is in a shambles and its all because of a clothing salesman at J.C. Penny's. Previously, my life was happy. I lived with confidence and saw the world as a wonderful place with so many things to be grateful for and as a place of endless possibilities and surprises.
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Congratulations and thanks!
      Congratulations to all the winners in the 12th Annual Chamber Chili Cook Off held Oct. 13 in Konehete Park, Murphy. The winners were: Murphy Public Library, first; Three Palms Isle, LLC, second; and The Cherokee Scout I, third. Taking the People's Choice was Scottish Woods Resort and Showmanship ...
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When are intelligent, professional women with children going to stop being put through these trials in the work place?
      I was recently fired by a local Murphy business. I worked as a graphic artist and received a lot of positive feedback from our salespeople and from the community regarding my work. I came in early, I stayed late, sometimes till or past 8 p.m.
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Nancy White Kelly - Journal of a Living Lady
      Every day I realize more and more that I am past my prime. While arthritis screams rather loudly to my joints, it is my mind that I mourn the most. We older folks know more than young people. We just can't remember it. Removing my rings is daily ritual. I don't like to wear them when attending to ...
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