Articles by Otis Gardner
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Whale redefines treasure
Many years ago I wrote a column about spitting and my inability to learn how with any degree of accuracy and finesse. READ MORE
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Travel preparations are complete and my wardrobe is replaced
I’m likely the worst suitcase packer in the world but am lucky be married to one of the best. Ann does all of the logistical planning and the packing for our vacations because if left up to me we’d bring our stuff aboard in Food Lion “carry-on” sacks. READ MORE
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Vacation brings out my strange travel habits
I’m likely the worst suitcase packer in the world but am lucky be married to one of the best. READ MORE
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Enjoying a European adventure
Whew! I typed that exclamation sitting on our cabin’s balcony overlooking the port facilities of Livorno, Italy. READ MORE
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Observations from a cruise to Italy
Whew! I typed that exclamation sitting on our cabin’s balcony overlooking the port facilities of Livorno, Italy. READ MORE
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History doesn't always seem far away
Wow! Triple wow! We just got back from 79 A.D. and it didn’t seem all that far away. READ MORE
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The newspaper business taught me many life lessons
I‘m pretty much immune from letting little things get under my skin. For one thing there’s not much room under it since my body uses up about all space available. READ MORE
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Learning Santa is the 'spirit' of Christmas and not a fat guy
I was a kid back when Christmas put a huge exclamation point at the end of each year. Everything else in the prior 11 months was pretty much eclipsed Christmas mornings. READ MORE
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With the new year comes a new busy season at work
Happy New Year everybody! Another tax season is around the corner and this one’s sure to be a humdinger. READ MORE
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Column: 'Fiscal cliff' deal puts America on wrong path
Normally a news event or story germinates in my brain springing forth this little column. Well last week there was no germination, only fermentation. The recent tax posturing rots. READ MORE
