Marriage Missteps and a Train Ride Tale
A Virginia couple learns their marriage was void after a county error. The column riffs on marriage mistakes with anecdotes from the author and a friend, including a misbooked Amtrak trip and a joking Texaco minister. Poignant, humorous, and self deprecating.
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November 11 events and notable anniversaries
Martinmas marks St. Martin of Tours feast day. National Children’s Book Week runs November 11 to 17 to promote kid reading. Portugal hosts National Horse Show on November 11 in Golega. Scottish Whiskey Festival spans November 11 to 15 in Aviemore. Kurt Vonnegut’s birthday occurs November 11, 1922.
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Aviemore
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Life In The Camera's Eye William Berrie Takes Modeling Around The World
William E. Berrie a former Frame House co owner in Aiken moved from framing to modeling four years ago He lives in Atlanta works with a Miami agency travels worldwide modeling He studied art at USC Aiken and USC but did not graduate He found modeling after visiting New York Miami and Fort Lauderdale and now pursues markets like Chicago Dallas and Atlanta He has modeled for catalogs magazines TV and live shows planning to work in Amsterdam London and possibly Australia He aims to be a photographer or art director in the future
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Bernie
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The Byrds Return Delights Fans In Midnight Augusta Show
A devoted fan recalls attending the Byrds reunion in Augusta after a 11:30 p.m. kickoff. The 1985 edition featured Gene Clark and Michael Clarke with John York and others, delivering classic harmonies and solos into early morning. The writer notes mixed crowd size but strong vocal performances and hints an upcoming MCA album.
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Aiken author Pam Durban releases Fever Trees collection
Aiken writer Pam Durban, a former local student, publishes All Set About With Fever Trees a seven story collection from Godine Press priced 15.95. The New York Times lauds the collection as extraordinary and mesmerizing Durban's stories move from South to Atlanta and Knoxville with strong character insight and lyrical detail.
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Durban
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Martha
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Knoxville
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Kentucky
Georgia
Rinehart Award
The
Georgia Review
Tri- Quarterly
Crazyhorse
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
Jagged Edge review highlights flawed cross genre mix
The Jagged Edge stars a female lawyer defending a handsome newspaper editor accused of murder. The film blends romance thriller and courtroom drama with two theories about the crime and a cynical district attorney. San Francisco settings and stylish wardrobe appear, but the movie lacks Oscar-worthy impact.
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