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To the letter

To the letter

Columnist John Moore still writes letters. His latest went to his mom while she was on vacation. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I was about 10, I wrote a letter to my aunt, who lived in Oklahoma. I’d never written a letter to...

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The cure was worse

The cure was worse

Columnist John Moore’s great grandmother had one cure for everything. He wishes she’d used Lavoris instead of Dr. Tichenor’s. When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me. Before the...

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Candy is dandy

Candy is dandy

Columnist John Moore’s grandmothers kept candy dishes on their coffee tables. Orange slices were a common treat found inside them. Photo: John Moore From the 1940s through the 1970s, Southern grandmothers always had candy dishes on the living room coffee table. The...

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Primary voting ends: Election Day set for March 3

Primary voting ends: Election Day set for March 3

Early voting remains underway through Friday, Feb. 27, in Collin County for the Republican and Democratic primary elections.  Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Collin County voters may cast ballots at any...

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Cracking the case

Cracking the case

Columnist John Moore’s dad used to shell a lot of pecans and then gave them away. John is continuing that tradition. Photo: John Moore A ceramic dishpan, a lot of pecans, and a nutcracker made in Little Rock. When we saw those three things sitting in my dad’s lap, we...

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