Tag Archives: GA

A Polio Reminder

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Thom

When I was growing up in Clinton, South Carolina, the start of school was frequently delayed because of the threat of polio. Polio was a horrible disease that struck randomly. The public knew little about what caused the disease or … Continue reading →

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Georgia on my Mind

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Thom

My brother and I have “wonderful” telephone arguments, usually about politics. He is a staunch Republican while I am a dedicated Democrat, and an enthusiastic supporter of President Barack Obama. My brother and his wife reside in Perry, Georgia, a … Continue reading →

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My First Car with a GPS (repeat)

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Thom

Early one mid-October morning in 2009, I hopped into my Lexus LS430 that I had recently purchased, aiming to break in my built-in navigation system on a trip eventually to lead me from my home in St. Petersburg, FL, to Nashville, … Continue reading →

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