Jon Dawson: Catching up with Miss Swisher Sweet Paulette Burroughs
After retiring from the newspaper business Burroughs bounced from job to job like a rounded stone on a placid lake, always making a bit of a splash wherever she landed.
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Jon Dawson: Lovely woman marries geek of a man
They all said it would never happen, but against all odds the unthinkable has occurred. No, I’m not talking about the return of the McRib, but rather the impending marriage of my friend Correai Moore. To those of you who’ve checked this space for my goofdom from the beginning, you may remember Correai as the […]
From the archives: Album reviews – Bob Mould and The Meters
By Jon Dawson/Staff Writer New album: Patch The SkyArtist: Bob Mould With his band Husker Du, Bob Mould channeled punk aggression through a melodic filter that acted as the counterbalance to R.E.M.’s initial pastoral leanings. Years later Green Day would take the same approach, albeit with geographically doubtful accents and weaker songwriting. There’s always going […]
Lenoir County family divided over utility bill
By Jon Dawson/Staff Writer When Madeline Weaver arrived home last Thursday she was shocked to be greeted by candlelight. “It wasn’t my birthday or wedding anniversary,” she said. “I convinced myself my husband was trying to be romantic…or at the very least, pre-apologize for something he’d done that I hadn’t found out about yet.” Not […]
From the archives: The Tax Deductions head back to school
By Jon Dawson/Staff Writer My beloved tax deductions headed back to school this week. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all teachers for everything they do. Also, I will preemptively apologize for any shenanigans or minor property damage caused by my six-year-old. I don’t know what to say other than she takes after […]
From The Archives: Album Reviews – Anthony Hamilton and Roxy Music
(From 2016) By Jon Dawson/Staff Writer New album: What I’m Feelin’ Artist: Anthony Hamilton Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Anthony Hamilton is arguably the greatest R&B artist of the day, and his new album is another winner. What I’m Feelin’ benefits from another collaboration between Hamilton and producer/co-writer Mark Batson. Aside from the quality […]
Podcast: Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
At the time of the interview, Anderson was promoting his solo album “Homo Erracticus”. Further topics covered include Jethro Tull, immigration, Pete Townshend and whimsy. CLICK HERE to listen to the show CLICK HERE to purchase Ian Anderson’s music.
From the archives: Bucklesberry farmer offers tobacco camp
by Jon Dawson / Staff Writer Last Friday was the last day of school for many children in our area. This influx of free-range children into the population means camp season is in full swing. Many parents will send their children to camps that focus on sports, science or art. While the traditional summer camps […]
The Bucklesberry Gazette 