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A collection of Arlene Neal's columns in the Lenoir News Topic from the early 2000s to the present. separated by themes, you'll love to read of Neal's experiences with holidays, family, and life.
Labeled Renaissance Woman by former students, Arlene Neal holds degrees in science and English Education and has taught for 35 years. Her weekly columns have appeared in The News-Topic in Lenoir, NC, since 2006. She currently chairs the English Department at Catawba Valley Community College. Outside of work, Arlene enjoys her large family, birdwatching, writing poetry, and hiking. She lives in the Dudley Shoals community with fisherman-husband Terry who shares her faith journey.
165 pages Illustrated 6x9x0.25
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