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Nina Gilfert: Looking back on the games we played as kids

In today's column, Nina recalls the games she and her friends played when they were kids.

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Make new friends, but also keep in touch with old ones

In today's column, Nina advises her readers to make new friends, keep old ones, and consider writing letters instead of just relying on social media.

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So many goods, and memories, in basements of our youth

Nina asks: How long since you have been down in the basements of your childhood? Is it still there? Or do you still just have memories of it?

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Memories of those long ago Fourth of July celebrations

In today's column, Nina remembers the frugal Independence Day celebrations of her youth.

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Nina Gilfert column: Stay safe out there, people

In today's column, Nina encourages people to stay safe, especially in a world full of threats.

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Nina Gilfert thought she knew bears. Then she moved to Tennessee

In today's column, Nina relays what she has learned about bears during her sort time as a northeastern Tennessee resident.

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From the Porch Steps: We must protect our children

In today's column, Nina says it's imperative that we protect our children, especially with so much danger out in the world.

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