2010-08-04

Social Security travels too




Have you ever considered a visit abroad? Or maybe you’re planning to live overseas for an extended period of time. Whether you’re outside the country for a week or a decade, you may be unaware of how to reach Social Security in the event that you need to conduct business with us while you’re away. Fortunately, in most corners of […]

Car Talk

Brake issue should be sorted out before move

Dear Click and Clack: I remember listening to your radio show, “Car Talk,” with my parents when I was a little kid, and hearing my mom say about a billion times that one of you had the same kind of car she had. That car was a Colt Vista, and now I drive one. And that’s the reason I’m writing […]

Four generations share swimming pool



Hello everyone! Time is passing so swiftly that it seems as if I finish a column and it is time for another one! Last week was very good for me as I found the time to spend quality time with my family. Tuesday I had planned to pick up my grandchildren Jessica and Katelyn Nottingham to take them to Miami […]

Cousins celebrate birthdays



Happy birthday to my nephew Joshua Dixon. He turned 21 on July 27. Happy birthday to my son Justin Combs. He turned 20 on July 31. Rhonda Hatton, formerly of Blackey, has been in a hospital in Lexington. She had surgery and they found out she has cancer. Her sister Donna told me she will be starting chemo treatments. I […]

Humidity is the real problem



Hard to believe it’s that time again. Seems time just doesn’t wait for anyone or anything. Hope everyone is having a great summer and not so many storms and humid days. Heat I can take, but humidity just plain zaps me nowadays. Have concluded that I ain’t no spring chicken no more, just an old tough hen. Red has been […]

Grandkids really do keep things lively



Sorry I haven’t written in awhile. I’ve been busy with this and that and then we took a vacation last week so I just didn’t have time to write. Alma Rose Blair recently spent a week in Lexington visiting with her daughter Christy and her husband and their kids. She enjoyed being with them and as always, the grandchildren keep […]

Ermine seniors see ‘Little Shepherd’ drama



Good morning to all you good seniors out there. Hope you’re having a good day and being happy. We at the Ermine Center didn’t think we’d be doing anything special this past week, but we had a great time.Monday, our bracelets were picked up and we’re about through with the health fair with Debbie Pennington, but we’ll miss her. Maybe […]

Back to school with special PB&J




The constant hunt for new and exciting lunches to pack for my son has led to some pretty creative experiments. The fried egg and cheddar on whole wheat was a flop. Cold sirloin and cold carbonara were hits. Your basic grilled cheese got a lukewarm reception. Even with the addition of ham. But peanut butter and pretzel sandwiches have become […]

What’s the big deal? It’s just a tattoo!




NEW YORK One day your kid wants a new bike. The next day, a new cell phone. Before you know it, your little darling is as tall as you are, demanding pierced ears or even a tattoo. Pierced ears, you say, what’s the big deal? In some cultures, girls get earrings as infants! But how do you feel about pierced […]