Ways to show gratitude each Thanksgiving and beyond
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, and the greatest blessing for most of us is the people we love. There are many ways…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
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Roast venison tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce
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