Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Do you consider social media sites as part of a marriage or is that something you keep separately?
A Facebook post today alerted me to the idea that spouses have varying ideas on who should get which passwords for Facebook, Twitter and email. Another study shows that it's not just married couples that want to change passwords. High school students in serious relationships are also interested in changing passwords, according to The Columbia Chronicle. Then there are the other couples who blend the Facebook page to be "himandher Smith" or something like that. For more local news, sign up for the free Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Five months after an increase in the price of stamps, a letter writer learns her correspondence has lacked sufficient postage and may be lost in dead mail rooms.
Just this past week, I learned that postage increased from 44 cents to 45 cents on January 1. Was I the only person on the planet who missed this important detail and continued to use stamps from 2011? My heart sank as I thought about the all the thank you notes sent since the beginning of the year, and the probability that—lacking one penny of postage—these items ended up in a dead mail room. Were I a truly organized person, I would maintain a correspondence log tucked neatly into a pretty pink, scented box containing assorted styles of stationary systematically ordered by color and size. I could then use my correspondence log to determine whose notes of thanks were most likely cast off by the USPS since January. But in lieu of a …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Shut up, Jessie. Just stop talking.
With Youtube, you run the risk of someone not seeing a viral video. Such was the case Thursday. On the one hand, you could make a bond with someone else by saying “Did you see that Youtube videoahahahahah” and then they start laughing. On the other hand, you could try to explain something hilarious to someone who hasn’t seen the video. I just got back from Greenville, SC, where I went to the zoo. In the lion room, I ran into the woman and two kids in the photo. The little boys didn’t notice the lion. So what pops into my head is that Youtube video of the lion trying to eat the kid through the window. If you haven’t seen it, it’s attached to this story. I talk to a lot of strangers. Maybe I shouldn’t. But I was excited. Zoos are fun. Me: …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Obituaries for the month of May.
Obituaries and Arrangements from Lakeside Funeral Home: Dolores Ostrozynski, November 25, 1941 - May 6, 2012 Donna Mae Cady, July2, 1931 - May 3, 2012 Barbara Marie Fuss, July 21, 1941 - May 8, 2012 Obituaries and Arrangements from Woodstock Funeral Home: Mrs. Bonnie H. (McDility) Carpenter, July 13, 1943 - April 30, 2012 Andrew Nicholas Messina, May 29, 1995 - May 1, 2012 Deborah Ann Kurtz, May 19, 1947 - May 5, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m for adoptions. It is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton.
Batman is FELV negative, vaccinated, dewormed, flea free, altered and microchipped prior to adoption. He must be adopted with his younger sister Robyn. They were surrendered together to the shelter. They are very sweet, loving babies and you will not be disappointed if you adopt them into your family. They get along with each other, but they are NOT fond of other cats. They prefer to not share their time or attention with any other animals. Email sdcaldwell@cherokeega.com if you want to bring Batman and Robyn home with you. ID No. 36665 and 36666 The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m for adoptions. It is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. The adoption fee is $75 for all dogs and …
Can't you pay someone to pack for you? Please?
I’m just now getting to that age where I understand what my parents sacrificed for me. It’s not that I wasn’t grateful growing up. I was. I just didn’t understand the cost of everything. I’m leaving on my first big girl trip today. I’ve traveled alone before, but I’ve never done everything on my own. Usually I have my mom or roommate there to help me pack and make sure I have everything. As I write this, I have 5 pairs of heels and a bathing suit ready. Since I’m not going anywhere near a pool, ocean or Miss America pageant, that should turn out good. (not). I’m going to need more than that, probably. At this point, I’ve narrowed my options down to these: At this point, I’m strongly leaning towards Option A. If I didn’t have grad school …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Initially upset about yard sale theft, our faith in humanity is now restored but we wonder about our sanity.
Readers may recall that my husband and I decided to sell stuff at this past weekend’s neighborhood yard sale. Well, about an hour into the ordeal, we noticed our son’s high school lacrosse jacket was missing from the hang up clothes. We were stunned, but had been forewarned that theft of yard sale items is common. I immediately posted an indignant message on Facebook, mostly because I was bored. My message slung insults at the pond-scum-slime-ball who would steal a jacket being offered for a whopping $3. And I mentioned that the slug that did this wasn’t the brightest bulb in the room because the jacket was monogrammed. A little while later, still full of self-righteousness, I posted another Facebook message urging my gal pals to be on the…
Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
Do you ever wake up in the morning, look around and think “I have no idea what is going on?” Yea, I’m having that. For the first time in almost two years, my little world extends beyond Holly Springs and Hickory Flat. Now, I’m a Woodstockian. Woodstockiard. Woodstockch. Whatever, you’re stuck with me now. As of this morning, I’ll be your new Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch editor. I’m sure you read that Lindsey Davidson is moving to Boston, but don’t worry too much. We trained together and started at Patch about a week apart. I feel like I should tell y’all a little about myself. After all, you’ll have my complete and undivided attention 163 hours out of the week. I take Wednesdays from 9 to 10 p.m. off (Criminal Minds) and Thursdays from 5 to …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Editor Lindsey Davidson is transferring to another Patch site in Boston.
It’s a bittersweet morning. I’m looking around at the semi-packed boxes in my room and the empty suitcases because procrastination has won this week. My “I <3 WS” tumbler is the only thing I have managed to pack for my airport trip. My one-way ticket for Boston doesn’t seem as exciting this morning. While I will be conquering the challenges of another Patch in the great North, the realization of how much I will miss Woodstock and the people who have impacted my life in my short stay here is coming over me. If Woodstock has taught me anything, it’s to be local, local, local. I cannot thank this town enough for instilling that 120 percent local drive into my mind. I have never met so many hard-working, passionate entrepreneurs as the ones in…
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
A male Golden Retriever Mix with a long, golden coat is ready to be adopted from the Cherokee County Animal Shelter.
This 1-year-old Golden Retriever Mix is available now and ready to come home with you. Barney is a young, 40-pound male with a long, golden coat. Email sdcaldwell@cherokeega.com if you would like to make Barney part of your family. ID No. 36772 The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m for adoptions. It is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. The adoption fee is $75 for all dogs and cats which includes pets being spayed or neutered, a microchip, the first round of routine vaccinations, Heartworm test for adult dogs, Leukemia/AIDs test for adult cats and Leukemia for kittens. The shelter can be reached by calling 770-345-7270. To learn about other animals available for adoption from the …
D Norton
7:15 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
I have nothing to hide from my man!! otherwise, why would he be my man :) but if a relationship has ended then yes i think people should change all their passwords, you don't know someones true colors until you make them mad, nothing ends well or it wouldn't end! more ›