Not In My Backyard
Not In My Backyard...
The voice on the other end of the phone was familiar and tinged with a bit of anxiety. I knew who...
The List
Lists. They can be an organizer's tool, a disorganized person's crutch, a spouse's bane. One thing about lists, they take a complex set of...
Why I Choose To Stand
"Oh, say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?
Francis Scott Key -...
And It Was Blue
"What the caterpillar sees as the end of the world, the butterfly sees as the beginning." - Anonymous
It was the call you do not...
Oh, You Don’t Have To Do That?
One of the things that surprises many people when I speak to them are the things that do NOT have to be done. I...
Of Cremation, Options, Costs… and Zombies?
The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,
But the queerest they ever did see
Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge
I cremated Sam McGee.
...
The Man in the Mirror
“I’m starting with the man in the mirror.
I’m asking him to change his ways.
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look...
On the other hand… Tradition!
“Traditions, traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as... as a fiddler on the roof!” - Tevye from Fiddler on...
The Power of a Name
“Hollerbach Funeral Home”, “Amigone Funeral Home”, “Burns Funeral Home and Crematory”, “Staab Polk Funeral Home”, and yes even “Ronald McDonald Funeral Home”, just some...
A Hearse With A View
“Daddy, did you get the hearse with the windows in the back so the dead people can look out?” - Marissa Neddo, age...
Featured articles
Celebrating Father’s Day 2022
CHARLOTTE - Father’s Day weekend is right around the corner. Each year the day is observed on the third Sunday of June. This year,...
Summer Splurges: Family Fun Starting at $36
CHARLOTTE - Everyone loves a great deal, but summer is also a time to splurge a little on family fun! The activities described here...
Will The Housing Market Repeat History?
MINT HILL, NC - Many people can still remember what happened in 2008. It might seem like it was forever ago, but it was...
Summer Steals: Family Fun For Under $20
CHARLOTTE - Keeping the whole family entertained for the summer can be daunting, not to mention pricey! Never fear: The Mint Hill Times has...
Careers In The Trades: Law Enforcement
CHARLOTTE - Law enforcement is certainly a noble career; however, it is challenging and can be a stressful and potentially dangerous career choice. An...
