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Single, Smiling and Broke: May 2011

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. Word of new job ruins Mother's Day. I ruined Mother’s Day last weekend. After three years of living at home, I announced that I was leaving Epsom. And The Daily Dispatch. 8220;I think I’m going to apply,” I told my boss, Deborah Tuck. “What’s the company procedure for doing this? James Edwards was on the phone when I flung the form onto his desk and scurried away with, “See you later! 8220;Well &#82...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: Smooth moves mark Saturday night at Epsom Country Club

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. Smooth moves mark Saturday night at Epsom Country Club. There’s a dance hall hidden down a dirt path in these parts. Landmarked by a flashing road-front sign, this southern Vance County clubhouse is a converging spot for couples and singles alike. Its white washed walls are crowned with a green tin roof. And on Saturday nights, its wooden dance floor is graced with slick dance shoes. Now, “the...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: October 2010

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. Lipstick and envy add color to my sister's bridal shower. Southern bridal showers are community convergences filled with finger-food buffet lines and pre-marriage gift-giveaways. These pre-nup parties are as customary as a Southern woman’s relationship with her lipstick. 8220;Where’s your lipstick? 8220;I’m wearing it,” I groaned, bracing for the all-too-familiar approaching battle. 8220;Much better...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: May 2010

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. Audience to a seldom spoken story. Months ago, I received a phone call from a local veteran who suggested a column featuring our American heroes - those soldiers who faced war's battlefields to never return home -  or those whose return was marked by the scars of lost limbs and paralysis. . What do you think about when you know you're going to die? The local veteran asked during our conversation, re...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: A moment's whim leads to a weekend on the road again

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. A moment's whim leads to a weekend on the road again. I took a road trip last weekend — the spontaneous type that throws caution to the wind and is planned on a moment’s whim. I credit my best friend Kris for this impromptu getaway, a trek into the Virginia wilderness that was devised in an hour’s time. Her weekend proposition came by way of a text message that Friday afternoon. Now, Mama and Daddy ...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: July 2010

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. A new meaning to the term "food fight". Perhaps it was the Dairy Queen ice cream cake, with its crunchy dark chocolate cookie filling encased in creamy layers of ice cream and covered in a sweet concoction of whipped frosting? Or maybe it was the homemade strawberry cake, which crumbled into pink fluffed flakes at the touch of my fork? 8220;I’ve joined Weight Watchers,” Sister said, step...Sister&#8...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: Protesting productivity becomes post-career pastime

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. Protesting productivity becomes post-career pastime. Daddy retired from the Henderson Post Office this past February, ending his 30-year tenure as a rural mail carrier. And since his retirement, things aren’t quite the same in the Eaves’ household. 8220;Well .” Mama mumbled, checking the cabinets one last time for the missing provision. Daddy fetched the flour that night. 8220;Where’s Daddy? 8221; I...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: November 2010

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. Pickled pigs' feet provide a culinary delight that's best avoided. Nearly two months ago, I received a Facebook message from my friend, Gillburg resident Gene Thompson. Having read my column on pickled eggs and beets, Gene posed a related pickling question — had I ever partaken of pickled pigs’ feet? 8220;I can’t believe you’re crazy enough to eat that stuff,” Matt said, as I settl...Admittedly, I h...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: June 2010

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. Everything except the rings and the vows. F all the things I won’t regret by never marrying, I. Regret never having a wedding ceremony and the celebrations that surround it. The engagement party, generously hosted by Justin's Aunt Linda and Uncle Allen, provided an opportunity for both families to gather before the December destination wedding. However, this extended family reunion celebrating A...

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Single, Smiling and Broke: September 2010

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Single, Smiling and Broke. The chronicled witticisms, gaffes, and other such laughs of an aspiring writer. College debt delivered me back to my parents' doorstep. My name is Gina Eaves. I’m 30 years old. And I’m broke. Yet two years later, and similar to most 20- and 30—something-year-old professionals, I repeat: I am broke. Because like most college graduates, I’m in debt. Namely credit card and student loan debt. So how does someone in my cash-strapped situation trade debt for financial freedom? Davis ...