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I realize no person is perfect. Keeping that in mind, we cannot expect to have a political candidate who is without flaw.

Every person has flaws. The ability to recognize your own shortcomings and address them is what makes someone a great leader.

Earlier this week, the Beacon received a phone call about some “chickens” at the Brunswick County Courthouse. These “chickens” were there to greet Rep. Mike McIntyre as he attempted to address the issues of his constituents at a community forum.

I stayed out of work last Friday to de-clutter my house.

After going through my closet, I ended up taking two trash bags and a large box full of clothes to a local thrift store and taking out three or four bags of trash—mostly in the form of old gift bags and bows that at one point I must’ve thought were re-usable.

It was a very cathartic experience, and I now have a much better view of my shoes. (I see several pairs that need to be donated, as well).

After taking all the bags and boxes to the thrift store, I treated myself to lunch at an outdoor eatery.

All of Hollywood and tabloid readers alike can breathe easy—Brad and Angelina’s twins have arrived.

Now I’m a self-proclaimed tabloid junkie, but this is too much even for me.

Reports are circulating on the Internet the first published baby photos are being shopped for about $20 million.

Break it down, that’s $10 million per baby.

An editor from People appeared on The Early Show and denied the magazine had made an offer as reported.

This Saturday, the Shallotte Farmers Market will move from the town hall parking lot to Lions Club Park beside Shallotte Plaza on Main Street. It will give the public easier access to vendors and the vendors a more comfortable, shadier spot for selling.

My daughter and I went to the last market day at town hall last Saturday to talk to a few people and get photos for an upcoming story for the Beacon’s Island Living magazine.

She served as my sidekick, writing her own “notes” as I made the rounds from table to table.