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The laying of words

It seems life can be very much like one long sentence that has a beginning and an ending and all kinds of crazy things in ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:56 am

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There was a time …

Editor’s note: Rex Alphin rarely submits another’s writing. The following is a piece by a local author. It was penned after the death of his ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8:19 am

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Alone at sea

It submerged and passed underneath again, seemingly closer. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 8:23 am

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Trapped

Opening his eyes, Richard William Wadsworth III strained to comprehend his predicament. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, February 2, 2011 8:08 am

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Best column ever

All set to start writing. This is going to be great! Let me get a cup of coffee. Here’s my favorite mug. Nice, large handle. ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 9:04 am

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Looking for a thumb

It was his first intentional act of pleasure outside the womb. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:20 am

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Turn out the lights

Well, it’s over. Pour the last of the eggnog down the drain. Remove the well worn CDs and place in the back of the drawer. ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:06 am

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Snowcology

How beautiful! Come here, kids! Look at it falling! It’s covering everything! The tree limbs, the yard, the car, every little ledge. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, January 5, 2011 8:50 am

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This year

A couple will experience their first grandchild. He will have 10 fingers and 10 toes. And hair. He will open his eyes and see this ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 8:50 am

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On this day

The entrance of a human being into this world has long provided occasion for celebration. It offers opportunity to comment on the significance and influence ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 8:07 am

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