Traffic lines up at Green Road and Crabapple Road during evening rush hour June 3 waiting for an opening opportunity to peel out onto the state route. The Milton City Council signed off on a Georgia Department of Transportation permit for a traffic signal at the intersection.
MILTON, Ga. — By the end of the year, pedestrians crossing Crabapple Road to access downtown Milton or their homes won’t have to risk it all.
The city is preparing four projects along Crabapple Road (Ga. 372) to enhance pedestrian safety, improve streetscape design and reduce traffic congestion.
The Milton City Council approved a contract June 3 with Construction Management Consulting for $397,000 to install a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk along Crabapple Road between Itaska Walk and Marstrow Road.
The project includes a crosswalk with a pedestrian beacon at Dunbrody Avenue, landscaped medians and drainage work, which are a part of the first phase of
the Crabapple Road streetscape enhancements.
The city’s contract calls for the project to be completed before October, excluding the signal mast arm.
Staff said the waiting time for mast arms, or the horizontal limb that attaches a light fixture to a pole, is three to five months.
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MILTON, Ga. — Milton police issued citations to employees at three businesses for serving alcohol to an underage, undercover volunteer May 14.
Police cited a 35-year-old Cumming man at The Nest Cafe, a 20-year-old Alpharetta woman at Community Burger and a 34-year-old Suwanee woman at Nahm Thai Cuisine, according to the incident reports.
Milton Public Information Officer Lt. Andrew Noblett said police select businesses at random during their
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MILTON, Ga. — A 13-year-old Milton teen allegedly attempted to stab his mother with scissors while police were on scene, following a domestic dispute in the home June 1.
A male resident of the home told police the suspect became angry because his mother would not allow him to submerge his iPad in water to remove fingerprints. The man also said the suspect attempted to stab the family’s cat but was stopped, according to the incident report.
The man said the suspect then ran upstairs, threatening to throw himself off the second story banister, the report says. He told police he had to physically restrain the suspect from the banister several times.
The mother told police on scene
quarterly inspections, unless they are previous offenders. If a company has failed an alcohol compliance inspection in the past, police usually check more frequently to ensure it is following the rules.
The legal drinking age in Georgia is 21.
Noblett said Nahm Thai Cuisine had been noncompliant in another inspection earlier this year, though the business passed a check in late 2022.
He said Community Burger and The Nest Cafe saw their first inspection May 14.
As of press time, Appen Media could not reach The Nest Cafe, Community
that they attempted to contact the youth in his bedroom, and that was when he stuck his hand out and attempted to stab her with scissors.
She and the officer removed the scissors, but the suspect attempted to kick the officer, according to the incident report. The suspect was also thrashing his body attempting to evade police, the report says.
Police charged the suspect with aggravated assault, felony obstruction and misdemeanor obstruction. The suspect was transported to an undisclosed location.
Police told the mother that Juvenile Court had the power to override the criminal charges and mandate court ordered treatment, according to the report.
MILTON, Ga. — Police arrested an 18-year-old Milton teen June 2 for shoving his father after he got into an argument with his mother.
The mother told police the suspect became irate with her because he
Burger or Nahm Thai Cuisine for comment.
For their routine checks, Milton Police select a volunteer, typically an underage individual familiar to them, to enter the establishment with an officer. The volunteer then orders an alcoholic beverage with their driver’s license.
The same volunteer entered the three businesses with a police sergeant. After the underage individual was served an alcoholic beverage, an officer at the scene cited the server.
“The checks are important to keep alcohol out of the hands of people that aren’t legally allowed to have alcohol,” Noblett said.
believed she was following his friends on social media, a charge she denied. She told police her husband, the suspect’s father, stepped in, and the suspect shoved him, according to the incident report.
The mother also said her husband fell to the ground after the suspect threw something at him, the report says.
The father confirmed the mother’s statements, adding that the suspect threw a doll which hit him in the arm. He told police the suspect was a “good kid” but had been having anger issues since school ended.
The suspect admitted to the incident, and police charged him with simple battery domestic violence, though there were no visible injuries.
Police transported the suspect to the North Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta.
If you want to talk to someone about the violence in your life or in the life of someone you know, please call Georgia’s 24-Hour Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-33-HAVEN (1-800-334-2836).
Place Maker Design has received approval for a four-story, mixed-use development on Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta. The building will include commercial space and 36 condominiums on 1 acre.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a new downtown mixed-use development at its June 3 meeting.
The four-story project will include 36 for-sale condominiums and 7,000 square feet of commercial space. It is slated to be built on the 1-acre parcel at 55 Canton St.
In his motion to approve the project, Councilman John Hipes stipulated that the development’s commercial space must be occupied by only specific types of businesses: coffee shops, clothing boutiques, bakeries, florists and grocery stores are all acceptable. The approval will also require the developers, Atlantabased firm Place Maker Design, to plant ornamental vegetation along Canton Street and Old Canton Street.
According to a city staff report, the project will be the densest residential development approved in the downtown central business district, just beating out Alpharetta Lofts across the street, which contains 36 condominiums and about 6,000 feet of commercial space on 1.16 acres.
Tim Vaccaro, Place Maker Design’s founder, told councilmembers that the majority of the condominiums in the development — 25 of the 36 — will be two-bedroom units, eight will be three-bedroom units and three will be one-bedroom units. The city’s approval conditions require that no more than 10 percent of the condominiums will be allowed to be rented out.
The development’s below-ground parking structure is set to include nine tandem parking spaces long enough to
accommodate two cars. However, because the tandem spaces cause one of the two cars to be blocked in by the other, the council rejected a request that each tandem be counted as two parking spaces to fulfill the city’s minimum parking requirements.
Because the development does not meet the city’s required parking minimum, developers will pay a parking in-lieu fee of $94,500. The city may use the money to develop new public parking accommodations.
Hipes said he was proud to support the project.
“It just seems like every project that comes along, each success of the applicant is raising the bar, raising the standard for Alpharetta,” Hipes said. “To me, this is yet another one.”
The City Council also held the first of three public hearings regarding the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget at Monday’s meeting. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.
The city will hold the other two public hearings on June 24, the first at 11:30 a.m. and the last at 6:30 p.m. Council members are set to vote on the proposed budget immediately following the final public hearing.
The current budget proposal would hold the city’s millage rate steady, though a slight decrease in the debt service levy may save homeowners money despite an estimated $10 million increase in expenses. The proposal also calls for seven new full-time city staff members to be hired after the 2025 budget takes effect on July 1, 2024.
The full budget proposal is available to view on the city’s website, alpharetta. ga.us/.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A corner of the art room at Village Park Milton, a retirement community in Alpharetta, is dedicated to Don Higgs’ sculpting work.
Materials, tools and art pieces, like a small llama and a bust of his wife Grace, crowd the area. Higgs, 92, works mostly in clay — plasteline isn’t as malleable, at least the stuff manufactured in the U.S. The best comes from Italy, he said.
“I love the feel of [clay]. It’s cool and smooth,” said Higgs, on his way to grab the mold of a young girl. She and the likeness of the rest of the Case children are on display in the lobby of Village Park, the result of a yearlong effort.
The mother, Christine Case, sat at the table in the art room with her youngest son Christopher, who was busy doodling and staying occupied with Grace. Higgs approached Case one day at St. Thomas Aquinas, a place where he searches for new subjects.
“Don came up and said, ‘Oh, you have such a beautiful family’ … and then we started chatting,” Case recalled.
The next week, Case said Don brought along his portfolio and that
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Don Higgs, a 92-year-old sculptor, stands with Christine Case and her son Christopher by a bust of Chrisopher he created on display at Village Park Milton. After meeting Case around a year ago at St. Thomas Aquinas, Higgs began creating sculptures of all six of her children.
I absolutely love having kids come in and recommending them a book, and then they come in again to get the second book of the series, then the third. And then we talk about it.
ERIN ELWOOD, co-founder, Johns Creek Books8 | Milton Herald | June 13, 2024
JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— It’s not surprising that the three owners of Johns Creek Books have a plot for success.
Each has selected a literary quote to guide the business.
Joshua Mullinax chose: “Readers live a thousand lives,” by George R.R. Martin. For Mullinax, the quote embodies the spirit of the bookstore off Medlock Bridge Parkway.
From the moment you step inside, Martin’s words come to life, welcoming customers into a world of endless new experiences. Whether it’s the collection of vintage toys, the 1,500-piece puzzles, or the congratulatory card featuring a chubby baby waving “Heck Yeah,” this store is a universe of adventures.
Mullinax joined with Cidne Winegar and her sister Erin Elwood to found the store in July 2023.
Mullinax can be spotted conversing with one of the store’s regular customers, a boy around 10, who is fascinated by the vintage toys.
Elwood is no less subtle in the store, radiating her passion for reading.
“I absolutely love having kids come in and recommending them a book, and then they come in again to get the second book of the series, then the third,” Elwood said. “And then we talk about it.”
The store first opened in 2018, and Elwood, herself, was a frequent customer. Coincidentally, she met one
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of the former owners at a party and mentioned her career as a lawyer was not quite as fulfilling as she liked.
“Why don’t you take over the store?” the owner asked.
Elwood said she was in disbelief but knew she had to seize this opportunity. After discussing it with her sister and friend Mullinax, they decided it was meant to be. The team officially took ownership on July 1, 2023.
Elwood and Mullinax maintain their careers, she as a lawyer and City Council member, he as an animator during the day. Winegar is the mother of two children. Despite their busy schedules, they find time to share their love for literature at the bookstore.
After buying the company, Elwood began personalizing the store. With the “sink or swim” mentality, she decorated with more bookcases while Mullinax used his color palette to brighten up the place with hot pink and flashing colors.
doesn’t suggest they want silence to dominate their store, “but it’s that the outside noise of everything is quiet in the store.”
From the children’s artwork taped to the wall to the painted wooden rocker chair, the owners achieve just that.
Johns Creek Books offers more than literary adventures for purchase. It also features locally made goods. If it’s not a book, then the goal is to offer community-sourced merchandise, such as candles, ceramics and soaps.
In addition, the business holds book clubs for all styles of readers. Choices include: Erin’s “AP English for Adults” book club, the Wednesday book club, Joshua’s “The Future is Female” sci-fi book club, the award-winning books club, the “Fellowship of Fantasy” book club, the Tuesday book club and the nonfiction book club.
Nestled in the cozy reading nook at the back of the store, is a white wooden chair painted with the words, “If you don’t see the book you want on the shelves...write it.”
The reading area suits co-owner Winegar’s chosen quote “The world is quiet here,” written by Lemony Snicket. Elwood explained that the sentiment
For the Sci-Fi book club, the owners created a welcoming space for guests. A large table showcases an unsolved puzzle, inviting club members to give it a try. During the meeting, guests reflected on the setting of the book and the author’s intent.
“Experience this book like you experience the mystery of life,” Mullinax advised.
A welcoming haven for many tastes, the store boasts a coffee setup at the front, a wide array of books in the middle and vintage toys next to a reading area at the back.
Check out the store’s website for event updates: johnscreekbooks.com
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the interaction unfolded into a year of regular visits to Village Park.
“It was really nice because we got to know Don and [Grace],” Case said. “In addition to Don doing his art, we became friends.”
Higgs dove into art in his mid40s, sculpting busts of his wife and children, later taking over his mother’s work as she aged. Once a professional sculptor in the Washington, D.C., area, Higgs’ mother had created busts of her nine grandchildren and passed the torch to Higgs when 29 grandchildren came along.
He did 25 of them.
“I had one niece that had eight children. I only got five of them done. I told her she was wearing me out,” Higgs said.
Higgs said his ability to create sculpture is something he was born with, though he learned techniques while helping his mother with casting growing up.
“She’d get her housework done
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Public Works Director Sara Leaders said the first phase is expected to be completed by the end of the year. She also said future phases include more streetscape enhancements along Crabapple Road.
City officials approved another project a half-mile west of the midblock crossing.
Councilmembers signed off on a Georgia Department of Transportation permit for a stop-and-go traffic signal at Crabapple Road and Green Road.
Staff said the city has been working with GDOT to find a solution to the existing safety and congestion issues at the intersection.
While state officials support a new traffic signal, city staff said they are pursuing state funding or a potential local project to place a roundabout at the intersection.
If funding is not available for a roundabout, the city said it will install a more permanent fixture with signal heads on mast arm poles.
Because the section of Crabapple Road is a state route, GDOT must approve any changes.
Two other projects along the corridor also look to improve traffic congestion and pedestrian safety along Milton’s border with Alpharetta and Roswell.
in the morning and do art in the afternoon,” Higgs said.
His mother lived to be 103.
The creative gene is also in Higgs’ children, like his son who is a metal and stone sculptor in St. Petersburg, Florida. Higgs’ wife Grace may have helped with that, a painter herself. Married for 60 years, the couple met in an art class at the University of Maryland.
“For every 100 painters, there’s one sculptor out there, I would say,” Higgs said.
For busts, Higgs starts by wrapping clay around a metal framework, which is eventually removed once the figure is cut in half. He said the eyes are the most difficult to get right, then the mouth, then the nose, especially if the subject is beautiful because there aren’t any outstanding features.
The process takes about 20 hours, firing the piece elsewhere.
Higgs created two busts and four reliefs of Case’s children, the reliefs done to save space.
“My oldest daughter said she doesn’t like heads,” Higgs said, laughing.
“She’s got heads all over her house, she says,” Case added.
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A line of cars heads west June 3 from the Heritage Walk roundabout on Crabapple Road. The city approved a contract to construct a mid-block crossing beacon at Dunbrody Avenue with other streetscape improvements to provide safe access to downtown Milton.
Leaders said after the meeting that the city is preparing to release more information about a joint project with GDOT for modifications to the Heritage Walk roundabout. She said the project includes reducing the roundabout to one lane and adding a pedestrian crossing with flashing beacons.
While the city funded a study for the flashing beacons at the
intersection, Leaders said GDOT is paying for design and construction.
Once the city gets details about the construction schedule from the state, they will release specifics to the public. The project would make the trip from the Crabapple Chase tennis courts to Six Bridges Brewing a lot less stressful.
The fourth project along the
corridor, which is entirely city funded, calls for multi-use paths between Green Road and Heritage Walk.
The projects seek to attract more residents from surrounding neighborhoods in southern Milton, northern Alpharetta and western Roswell to Crabapple Market.
If multi-use paths are more than 10 feet wide, they can accommodate golf carts.
Walkability, connectivity and safety along Crabapple Road has been a topic of discussion on the Milton City Council going back several years.
At a December 2020 work session, former Mayor Joe Lockwood and then Councilman Peyton Jamison emphasized the importance of working with GDOT to achieve the city’s goal for Crabapple Road’s design.
The goal is to have the state route reflect the character of downtown Milton and support local businesses while being safe for pedestrians and drivers.
While the city is moving forward with construction of the mid-block crossing, other details still need to be ironed out with the state before Crabapple Road undergoes its transformation.
Future phases of the streetscape improvements may include additional pedestrian infrastructure and landscaping.
The city is also exploring burying power lines on the south side of Crabapple Road.
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In 1991 new concerning animal data caused the FDA to formally declare that additional studies were necessary on BPO safety, but the data was weak, and sales of BPO products continued to be permitted. During the ensuing years, a concerted effort was made through multiple studies to verify BPO’s safety. In 2010, the FDA reviewed available data and voted to label BPO as GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective). Recent data had been reassuring.
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Is Valisure a white knight rescuing the public from a serious threat?
One concerning conflict of interest is that Valisure’s president, David Light, filed a patent in 2023 for a method to prevent BPO from breaking down into benzene.
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No recall has been issued. At least one manufacturer, Clearasil™, has responded by claiming that its products are safe when stored correctly and stated “The findings presented by an independent lab reflect unrealistic scenarios rather than real-world conditions” according to an article in Chemistry World.
And of course, class action lawsuits have already arisen.
One can argue about whether Valisure’s citizen petition for a recall was premature or whether it is motivated by its patent and a desire to force companies to use Valisure’s BPO stabilizer in BPO products to Valisure’s financial gain. The only thing that is certain is that with the filing of a patent, Valisure ceased to be the independent company that we wish it were.
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Be it a compression fracture in the elderly with osteoporosis, herniated discs, sacroiliac joint issues or even complex multiple-level scoliosis or revision-fusion procedures, patients now enjoy a plethora of previously unprecedented treatment options for each ailment. With exception to very large reconstructive operations, gone is the era of long hospital stays and tremendous pain. Current techniques are minimally invasive, resulting in less pain and better function for patients. Outpatient procedures have become the norm for many spine surgery patients, and the dim prospect of procedurerelated morbidity and chronic pain
have seen significant decrease. Apart from improving the patient’s experience short-term and long-term, cuttingedge techniques and technology have allowed neurosurgeons to care for more elderly and enfeebled patients with challenging medical problems that may have otherwise been turned away.
Wellstar Neurosurgery provides personalized, expert care. Our team collaborates with the Wellstar North Fulton Spine & Pain Center for patients who would benefit from pain management procedures. To schedule an appointment with a neurosurgeon for back or neck pain and to find out if you’re a candidate for surgery, call (770) 664-9600.
If pain is stopping you from doing what you love and nonsurgical options aren’t helping, you may benefit from spine surgery. At Wellstar, you’ll find a spine care team designed around your unique needs, offering both traditional and minimally invasive surgery.
Our spine surgeons collaborate with primary care providers and other multidisciplinary experts to determine the best combination of approaches to reduce your pain and improve your daily life. wellstar.org/spinesurgery
Adult orthodontics is becoming increasingly popular as more and more adults are seeking to improve the alignment and appearance of their teeth. While orthodontia is often associated with kids or teenagers, adults are also realizing the benefits of orthodontic treatment and are seeking out options to improve their smile and the longevity of their teeth, There are several reasons why adults may choose to undergo orthodontic treatment. Some adults may have experienced relapse from previous treatment, while others may have never had the opportunity for treatment in their youth. Additionally, some adults may have experienced changes in their teeth and jaw alignment over time, leading to the desire for orthodontic correction.
One of the most common reasons adults seek orthodontic treatment is cosmetics. A straighter, more aligned smile can greatly improve a person’s confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, properly aligned teeth are easier to clean and maintain, leading to better overall oral health.
There are several options available
for adult orthodontics. Traditional metal braces are still relevant, but North Fulton Smiles offers more discreet options such as clear aligners, which offers them to straighten their teeth without drawing attention to their orthodontic treatment. We offer both Invisalign and CandidPro. It is important to realize that adult orthodontics still needs to be doctor driven and not self-imposed. While direct to consumer orthodontics may be “cheaper” initially it has been shown that it can be “more costly” in the long run.
Adult orthodontics is a fantastic and conservative option for those who want to improve their smile and longevity of their dentition.
Brought to you by – Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
Ah, summer in Atlanta - when the sticky heat and wet air join forces. Luckily, there’s an escape just a short drive away: the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Nestled conveniently close to the city yet far enough to feel like a getaway, this gem stretches 48 miles from Buford Dam to Paces Mill, offering a refreshing array of activities that might just make you forget about the sweltering Georgia heat.
As a male therapist, I’m constantly surprised by my own hesitancy to ask for help. I know the benefits of regulating my emotions and opening up to someone I trust, but I also know the challenges men face when it comes to seeking therapy. Many men have grown up under pressure to suppress emotions and maintain a tough exterior. Be vulnerable? Not today! Unfortunately, this leads many men to suppress valid thoughts and emotions, missing out on greater satisfaction in our work, relationships, and life.
Here are some helpful strategies to regulate emotions:
1. Develop emotional awareness. Recognize tense shoulders, shaky legs, and tiredness as your emotions giving you a heads up. Next, identify your main emotional triggers, like work stress or financial problems, to know why your body is sounding an alarm.
2. Once aware, learn strategies to regulate the emotion. In the work I do with men, we process what the emotional alarms communicate and determine effective responses. Men tell me they feel more empowered and less stress when they can observe the anger or fear start in then body, and then check the facts and choose their response. Responding effectively versus just reacting is both tough and doable.
3. Create healthy coping mechanisms. It’s amazing the benefits I see in my office from straightforward actions like addressing sleep issues, drinking water, eating well, and exercising. In fact, regular exercise has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood in men.
I know it takes courage to seek help, and the benefits of improved mental health and wellbeing are well worth it. Learn more about Summit and schedule an appointment by visiting www.summitcounseling.org.
The Chattahoochee River provides the perfect opportunity to cool off when that heat gets a bit too intense. Water released from Buford Dam averages around 50 degrees, keeping the river in your national park cool year-round. Take a dip to cool off, spend a day fishing, or enjoy paddling along our scenic waterway. For a guided experience, check out our Paddle the Park series in partnership with Nantahala Outdoor Center!
If staying on solid ground is more your style, no worries- there are hiking trails and picnic areas galore. With 68 miles of
trail throughout the park, each unit offers something to cater to all levels! Don’t miss our monthly Community Hike where you can enjoy the trails with fellow park enthusiasts.
Ready for summer at CRNRA? Learn more about the park’s activities and consider joining the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy. Membership not only supports the park’s preservation, but also comes with perks that make your visits even more enjoyable. Grab your gear and let the adventure begin - visit chattahoocheeparks.org to learn more.
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition characterized by an insufficient production of saliva. Saliva plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health, aiding in digestion, and keeping the mouth lubricated. The lack of saliva can lead to various complications, making understanding its causes, effects, and treatments essential.
Causes
Dry mouth can arise from a variety of factors, often related to lifestyle, medications, medical conditions, or treatments:
1. Medications: Many prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause dry mouth as a side effect. Common culprits include antihistamines, decongestants, painkillers, diuretics, and medications for hypertension, depression, and anxiety.
2. Medical Conditions: Certain health conditions are associated with dry mouth. These include autoimmune diseases like Sjögren’s syndrome, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, HIV/AIDS, and Alzheimer’s disease.
3. Cancer Treatments: Radiation
therapy, especially when directed at the head and neck, can damage salivary glands, reducing saliva production. Chemotherapy can also alter the consistency and flow of saliva.
4. Nerve Damage: Injuries or surgeries that cause nerve damage to the head or neck can impair the function of salivary glands.
5. Lifestyle Factors: Habits such as smoking or chewing tobacco can affect saliva production. Additionally, dehydration, often due to inadequate fluid intake, excessive alcohol consumption, or prolonged physical activity, can lead to dry mouth.
Effects
The impact of dry mouth extends beyond mere discomfort, leading to several significant oral and systemic health issues:
1. Oral Health Problems: Saliva is essential for neutralizing acids produced by bacteria, limiting bacterial growth, and washing away food particles. A lack of saliva increases the risk of dental caries (cavities), periodontal disease, and oral infections like candidiasis (thrush).
2. Difficulty in Speaking and Swallowing: Insufficient saliva can make
speaking and swallowing challenging, affecting communication and nutrition.
3. Altered Taste Sensations: Dry mouth can cause changes in taste, making food less enjoyable and potentially leading to nutritional deficiencies if eating becomes less appealing.
4. Mouth Sores and Cracking: Persistent dryness can lead to sore, cracked lips and corners of the mouth, and a burning or tingling sensation on the tongue.
5. Digestive Issues: Saliva contains enzymes that begin the process of digestion. Without enough saliva, the breakdown of food can be less efficient, potentially leading to digestive discomfort.
Treatments
Managing dry mouth involves addressing the underlying cause, symptom relief, and preventing complications:
1. Hydration: Increasing fluid intake is fundamental. Sipping water regularly and avoiding dehydrating substances like caffeine and alcohol can help maintain moisture in the mouth.
2. Saliva Stimulants: Chewing sugarfree gum or sucking on sugar-free candies can stimulate saliva flow. Saliva substitutes and oral rinses specifically designed for dry mouth can also provide relief.
3. Medications: Prescription medications such as pilocarpine (Salagen) and cevimeline (Evoxac) can stimulate saliva production in some cases.
4. Good Oral Hygiene: Regular
brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and using an antimicrobial mouthwash can help prevent dental problems associated with dry mouth. Regular dental check-ups are essential for monitoring oral health.
5. Humidifiers: Using a humidifier, especially at night, can add moisture to the air and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
6. Lifestyle Modifications: Reducing or quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake can improve saliva production. Managing stress through relaxation techniques can also be beneficial.
In conclusion, dry mouth is a common condition with various causes and significant impacts on oral and overall health. Through a combination of lifestyle changes, medical treatments, and diligent oral hygiene practices, individuals can manage dry mouth effectively and mitigate its adverse effects.
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NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Johns Creek High School boys tennis took home its sixth straight state championship May 11, defeating Pope 3-0 for the 6A title.
The match was held at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College.
The Gladiators overcame the loss of one of its key players during the state playoffs and had to enter the championship game playing with a lineup that they had used when they were defeated by Pope previously.
Despite the loss in the regular season, the boys persevered to earn their title as state champions.
“It was nice to go out there and use that same lineup to completely turn the tables,” Coach Todd Hedden said. “And, two of the lines that lost last time actually ended up winning the points for us to take the state championship.”
To add to north Metro Atlanta high schools’ successful athletic season, the Roswell City Council recognized Fellowship Christian Academy’s varsity girls soccer team at its meeting May 28. The team won the state championship for its second year in a row.
Seniors Alden Hays and Avery Paulson will be attending Liberty University next year to continue their soccer career, and Rachel Williamson is headed to the University of Georgia.
“The greatest thing about them is actually the signature word that we had this year, which was ‘humility’…” Coach Andy Trevers said. “They exemplified that everywhere they went…”
At the meeting, Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson also recognized the individual achievements of athletes at Blessed Trinity Catholic School, including Jack Garrett, the state wrestling champion in the 144-pound weight class for the 6A division.
He also acknowledged the four winners of the 800-meter relay, Addy Wilson, Alayna Carter, London Ray and Claire Peterson. Wilson said Claire was also the 1600-meter state champion and the 3200-meter state champion as well as the school’s valedictorian this year.
The Georgia High School Association host annual state championship tournaments for varsity teams to compete for a first-place spot. This year north Metro Atlanta had a fighting season full of triumphs, and these varsity teams were able to claim the title as state champion within their division:
ALPHARETTA
• 6A: Alpharetta High School girls volleyball
• 6A: FCS Innovation Academy’s esports team placed first in the game “Splatoon,” a third-person shooter game.
FORSYTH COUNTY
• 7A: South Forsyth High School dance team
The team placed first overall as well in Hip-Hop and Pom. Pom is a style of dance that emphasizes precise and synchronized movements.
• 6A: West Forsyth High School girls tennis
• 6A: West Forsyth High School girls soccer
JOHNS CREEK
• 6A: Johns Creek High School girls golf
• 6A: Johns Creek High School boys swimming and diving
• 6A: Johns Creek High School boys tennis
• 5A-4A: Chattahoochee High School boys cross country
• 5A-4A: Chattahoochee High School boys swimming and diving
• 1A: Mount Pisgah Christian School
girls volleyball
MILTON
• 7A: Milton High School boys football
• 7A: Milton High School girls lacrosse
• 6A-5A: Cambridge High School girls lacrosse
• A Division 1: St. Francis High School girls basketball
ROSWELL
• 6A-5A: Roswell High School boys lacrosse
• 2A: Fellowship Christian Academy girls soccer
SANDY SPRINGS
• 6A: Riverwood International Charter School boys basketball
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Once upon a time there was a frog. Someone caught it and decided to eat the frog. So, they got a pot of water and brought it to boil and then dropped the frog into the boiling water. The frog freaked out and jumped right back out of the pot. The guy tried again, then again, and each time the frog jumped back out. Frustrated, the guy mentioned the problem to his wife who laughed at him and told him to empty out the boiling water and put cold water in the pot. Then put the frog into the cold water and turn the gas on the stove back on, she said. The man, because he knew how wise his wife was, followed her directions and, of course, the frog never jumped out of the pot, even when it started to boil, because the water had heated slowly, and the frog never noticed.
I took someone to urgent care this week. We walked in and spoke to the receptionist who informed us we needed to self-check-in at the kiosk on the other side of the room, which we
did. Then we waited, and ultimately my friend was able to see a doctor.
The “check in” made me smile. As I waited with my friend, I thought about how this urgent care was going to change. Here is what I saw.
A year or two from now – maybe sooner – I walk into the same urgent care because I am feeling ill. In the waiting area, I don’t see anyone sitting down waiting because there are no chairs. Instead, I notice half a dozen kiosks.
“Odd, I think.”
Then I notice that three of the kiosks actually are occupied because I can see people in them, the bottom part of legs from the knee down. Those kiosks actually have walls that form sort of a box, like those old pay phone booths that were around in the late 20th century.
I step up to one of the open kiosks and touch the screen. “Hold still please” I hear from the screen, “I can’t scan your face if you keep moving,” it says. I freeze.
“Ray,” it then says several seconds later, “what brings you in today?” I explain that I am feeling bad and have headaches all day, have shortness of breath and no energy. The screen, which now displays an avatar of a well-groomed person – in their late
30s I estimate – in a white physician’s coat complete with a stethoscope looped around her neck. “Your vitals look fine Ray, and I don’t detect an elevated white blood cell count, so it is unlikely that you have an infection.”
Then the avatar asks me if I am still taking the Lipitor that Dr. Jamison (my former primary care physician) prescribed to me last year. I tell her that I am. She then replies that with my family history of heart disease and high cholesterol, that the probability is 74.82 percent that I need bypass surgery. “The problem,” she says, “is that Humana doesn’t pay for that procedure unless the diagnosis is 75 percent,” and that she is sorry, but that I will have to defer treatment until I cross the 75 percent threshold. “Don’t worry though,” she says, “there is a 96.15 percent probability that on or before October 22nd, you will pass the threshold.
“I have contacted your employer and notified them that you will be on sick leave for the next five days. I also reached out to your wife so she will know that you will not be able to drive Jimmy to practice today as you have annotated on your Google calendar.”
Also, she said, “I did notice some spots on your arm – basil cell carcinomas – that urgently need to be
removed. I took the liberty to notify Dr. Rajan in the procedures kiosk No. 7 on your right as you exit this kiosk. He is expecting you and has scheduled your procedure at 3:05 – in 12 minutes. Is there anything else I can help you with Ray?”
I tell her no and thank her for her time. As I start to leave, I hear her again, in a slightly softer, less authoritative voice, tell me that the behavioral issues Mary Lisa (my daughter) is having at school – and which are noted in her school record – are normal and that, she will most likely grow out of it – at least an 88.44 percent probability. She is a good girl from what her records indicate, she says, with a warm smile.
As I open the door to exit, I hear her voice yet again: “Ray, I noticed that you are parked in a handicapped spot, and your records do not indicate that you have handicap authorization. The patrol is scheduled to pass by in 16 minutes, so if you hurry you can either move your car or exit. That fine is a big one, and I know that you are already two days late paying your Chase Emerald Card so, lets avoid this fine, OK?
I nod my head yes and walk a little faster, relieved that she gave me the heads up.
James Tolbert Sexton (18641941) was born in Gwinnett County. He married Nancy Myria Robinson (1864-1954) of Chamblee in 1888. The couple lived and farmed in Chamblee. They had three children, Florence, Grover T. and William Robert Sexton, Sr.
The Sexton family were members of the Chamblee Baptist Church, first known as Corinth Baptist. Most of the family is buried at the old church cemetery at the corner of New Peachtree Road and Hood Avenue.
Grover Tolbert Sexton (18911951), sometimes listed in military records as T. Grove or Tolie Grove Sexton, reported to Camp Gordon, Chamblee, in July of 1918. Sexton began his service in the 157th Depot Brigade, later becoming part of the
Replacement Draft in Company D of the 11th Infantry.
On July 21, 1918, he left the U.S. aboard the ship Plattsburg. The Army Transport Service list of passengers indicates his hometown of Chamblee and his nearest relative as his mother, Nancy Sexton. T. Grove Sexton remained overseas until July 11, 1919, when he left France, once again aboard the Plattsburg, headed for Hoboken, New Jersey.
After he returned to Chamblee, he married Maggie Caldwell, and they ran a grocery store. They lived on Elliot Street in the 1930s and on Peachtree Dunwoody Road in 1950, according to the U.S. Census. After T. Grove died in 1951, Maggie lived at 3471 Chamblee Dunwoody Way until her death in 1980. (City/ suburban directories, DeKalb History Center archives; Atlanta Constitution obituary)
William Sexton, Sr. (1893-1971) and Jessie Ethel Sexton (1891-1956) had two sons and three daughters,
including William Robert Jr., Eugene Grover, Earlene S., Elizabeth, and Dorothy.
William Robert Sexton Jr. (19162000) went by the name Robert. His first job was working at his Aunt Maggie and Uncle T. Grove’s grocery store in Chamblee.
According to the 1940 census records, Robert lived with his grandparents on Sexton Road and was driving a truck for a dairy. The dairy was likely Irvindale Dairies, because Sexton worked there for 30 years, beginning at age 19.
After working at Irvindale and advancing through the company, he helped reform the seven-day work schedule of employees. This led to fewer employees quitting.
Sexton used his grocery store knowledge and opened several grocery stores in Loganville and Acworth following his retirement from Irvindale. He and wife Doris Brown Sexton had five children. (Atlanta Journal obituary, September
9, 2000)
Clint Daniel grew up in Chamblee and recalls that his dad went to Chamblee High School with Robert Sexton. He remembers their house was on what is now Harts Mill Road close to Ashford Dunwoody Road.
Robert’s brother, Eugene Grover Sexton (1919-1948) served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1944 through 1946. Sexton sadly died two years after his military service ended. He was operating a farm in the Pine Mountain Valley community of Georgia.
Florence Sexton, the daughter of James and Nancy Sexton, continued to live with them and worked as a seamstress.
Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@ gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
BOB MEYERS
The history of the Shirley family can be traced back to the 11th century in Europe. Since I am related to the Shirley family and was vaguely aware of my Irish and English roots and have a fondness for Irish pubs, I tracked down the Shirley Pub in the small Irish town of Kells near Kilkenny a few years back. I spent a delightful time with the owners in their nearby home.
The Shirley Arms boutique hotel in the heart of Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, is another worthwhile location to visit. The Shirley estate just outside Carrickmacross was the largest estate in the county in the 17th century, covering some 26,000 acres, about the size of Disneyworld. At the end of the 19th century the lands had to be sold due to the Irish Land Acts. The estate now has fewer than 1,000 acres.
English Protestant migration to Ireland took place over several centuries. Ireland was a very Catholic country dating back to St. Patrick’s trip to Ireland in the 5th century to convert the population to Christianity. In 1649 the English Parliament sent General Oliver Cromwell to quell a Catholic uprising in Ireland. Cromwell devastated several Irish cities and was preparing to attack Kilkenny when the city capitulated. One of the Kilkenny residents was Thomas Shirley who had immigrated to Northumberland County, Virginia in 1643. DNA tests have shown that the Kilkenny DNA matches the DNA of at least some of the Shirleys of North Fulton, so it is safe to conclude that at least some local Shirleys are descendants of both Ireland and England.
The Shirley family history is detailed in an 1841 book “Stemmata Shirleiana” by Evelyn Phillip Shirley. It records the lineage of the Shirleys through the oldest sons from 1066 to the late 1800s. It dates the Shirley lineage to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by William, Duke of Normandy, who invaded England with his army from Northern France, an attack which earned him the name William the Conqueror. After becoming King of England, William seized the estates of families who did not support him and gave them to those who did support him. Among those who came with William from Normandy was Sir Henry de Ferrières (1036-1101).
According to a book written by Fred Shirley of Alpharetta (1935-2017) “The Shirleys of Northumberland, VA,” King William rewarded Ferrières with vast lands seized from six landowners who had opposed the king.
The Shirley lineage began as the surname of several parishes, the first being in Derbyshire in the English midlands. There are several other Shirley towns in England. Shirley is a Saxon word, signifying “a clear place or pasture.” The charming Shirley village and civil parish still exist today in Derbyshire which had a population of 270 in 2011. In the 14th century the Church of St. Michaels was built in the town and the local Saracen's Head pub built in 1791.
Fred Shirley’s book is a great resource about the history of the Shirleys in America. Fred tells the story of Thomas Shirley, who was probably the first, or certainly among the first, Shirley immigrants in 1643 as a very young man. He became a successful tobacco farmer and was a leader in his community. He passed on to future generations of Shirleys his qualities of “wisdom, ambition and an adventurous spirit,” wrote Fred Shirley. Thomas married Francis Snatt
Shirley (1633-1690) in 1665. He died in 1696.
In 1784 descendants of Thomas, John and Elizabeth Shirley, loaded their wagon with their seven children and, together with their six horses and 13 cattle, left Northumberland and traveled to Abbeville County, South Carolina, where John purchased 200 acres on the Savannah River. John constructed a sawmill and grain mill, and the family grew and prospered. Other relatives followed them to Abbeville or settled in Honea Path about 19 miles from Abbeville.
In the mid-1800s, some Shirley families left South Carolina and moved to north Georgia, attracted by reports of good land available at cheap prices. They were also aware of newspaper reports of the Gold Land Lottery of 1832 and that some owners of the 40acre land lots were selling their lots at low prices since anything they received represented a profit.
John Franklin Shirley (1841-1906) was born in South Carolina and moved with his wife Mary Catherine Shirley (1846-1915) and children to North Fulton in 1846. He enlisted in the Confederate Army, 56th Infantry Regiment, Company 1, 3rd Regiment
GA State Troops. After the Civil War, John became a successful farmer with more than 1,000 acres with two sawmills and several houses in the Union Hill, Ocee and Stono communities about 3 miles from Alpharetta.
John and Mary’s son, James Wright Shirley (1868-1960), and his wife Dora Josephine Strickland (1870-1931), lived on a farm that includes what is today Lake Windward in Alpharetta. Just below the house was a large building housing the Stono Post Office, store and grain mill owned by Mr. Shirley. He also owned a general store in Ocee, the Farm Merchandise Store in downtown Alpharetta and a 500-acre farm with five tenant houses. James and Dora had 10 children most of whom were farmers. Fred Shirley and his sister Sally David, who lives in Hiawassee, were grandchildren of James Wright.
Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.
As part of ongoing celebrations marking the 45th program anniversary, the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program invites you to attend Open Garden Days at 25 demonstration gardens throughout June. This is a special opportunity for visitors to gain inspiration for their own gardens from practices backed by research.
“Demonstration gardens enhance our educational programming because they show real-life examples of how plants exist in our environment. They’re a great medium for storytelling and teaching, because they often come with their own histories, legacies, challenges and victories,” said Gabrielle LaTora, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent in Fulton County.
Six demonstration gardens around Fulton County showcase the labors of love by dedicated Master Gardener Extension volunteers. These green oases stand as testament to their passion for gardening. And what better way to honor their dedication than by inviting you to our Open Garden Days events on June 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Master Gardeners will be available at six diverse demonstration gardens. Each garden has a unique horticultural emphasis. The gardens include a community garden, ecosystem restoration efforts and heritage plantings. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener seeking inspiration or looking to plant your first garden, there’s something for everyone to discover in these beautifully maintained teaching environments
GROWL GARDEN
4300 Herschel Road, College Park, GA 30337
https://extension.uga.edu/countyoffices/fulton/community-gardens.html
Nestled on Herschel Road in College Park, the GROWL Garden is a community garden with raised beds planted with vegetables, herbs and flowers. Maintained by passionate community gardeners, this garden showcases sustainable gardening in a shared space. Please respect the efforts of plot holders by not harvesting their produce.
LOST CORNER COTTAGE GARDEN
7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy
This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is James Herrin, agriculture and natural resources agent with UGA Extension Fulton County. James is motivated by learning and leverages this to help clients solve the issues and answer the questions they bring to the Extension Office. In addition to helping coordinate Fulton County’s Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program, James supports county teachers with agricultural programming, works with farmers, and delivers educational programs for Fulton County residents.
Springs, GA 30328
https://www.friendsoflostcorner.org/
Transport yourself to a bygone era at the Lost Corner Nature Preserve on Brandon Mill Road in Sandy Springs. Wander through 24 wooded acres and discover the Cottage Garden, a tribute to heritage plants thriving in various light conditions. ADA-approved trails and picnic spots offer a perfect setting for a leisurely stroll or a tranquil picnic amid nature’s splendor.
GARDENS AT ISLAND FORD UNIT
8850 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
https://www.sandyspringsga.gov/ places/chattahoochee-river-nationalrecreation-area-island-ford
Experience the rich biodiversity of Georgia’s native plants at the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area’s Island Ford Unit. At the entrance to the park, the Native Gardens greet you with a kaleidoscope of colors, attracting myriad pollinators. Embrace the opportunity to connect with nature while supporting vital habitat restoration efforts. All the plants in the gardens can be observed throughout the many parks along the river.
ARCHIBALD SMITH PLANTATION
935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075
https://www.roswellgov.com/ discover-us/historic-house-museums/ smith-plantation
Step back in time at the Archibald Smith Plantation in Roswell, where history and horticulture intertwine. Explore the meticulously preserved grounds, adorned with native woodland plants. As you tread lightly along marked trails, marvel at the delicate balance between conservation and cultivation, a testament to the ongoing efforts to preserve Georgia’s natural heritage. Georgia Native Plant Society certified this garden as a Silver Award recipient for its preservation of native plants.
NATIVE PERENNIAL GARDEN AT THE TEACHING MUSEUM NORTH GREENHOUSE
793 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30075
https://www.nfmg.net/projectgardens. htm
Adjacent to the Teaching Museum North on Mimosa Boulevard in Roswell lies a haven of native perennials. Delight in the beauty of 45 perennial varieties, thoughtfully curated to thrive in sunny conditions. This garden is designed to inspire your own landscaping endeavors!
SUMMEROUR HOUSE GARDEN AT AUTREY MILL
9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
https://autreymill.org/
Journey to Johns Creek and discover the Summerour House Garden at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Amid 3
miles of wooded trails and captivating exhibits, immerse yourself in the charm of historic Georgia. Explore the meticulously restored home exteriors and embark on a journey through heritage plants, guided by a cell phone tour.
On Saturday, June 22, join us at one or several of our demonstration gardens as we celebrate 45 years of the Master Gardener program in Georgia. Meet our passionate volunteers at each garden, eager to share their knowledge. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned gardener, this event promises inspiration, education and the joy of community.
For further details, contact UGA Extension Fulton County at 404-6134920. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of exploration, appreciation and celebration amid Fulton County’s flourishing gardens.
Happy Gardening!
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Ireland! We’ve been here a week, and we are driving. Yes. Driving. As in a car – a car with the steering wheel on the other side. That wouldn’t be too bad by itself, but it turns out that the cars (including ours) are all on the other side too.
In theory, that’s just a little right-toleft conversion. How hard could it be? Yeah.
When we picked up the rental car, it was all fun and adventure till we started across the rental car lot and suddenly realized that, yes, it was gonna be up to us to make an Irish car go where we wanted it to go. Actually, it was going to be up to the not-me part of us. We had decided early on that she would be the driver, and now it was time.
We found our car, settled in, and decided to start out with a little practice.
“Let’s drive around the parking lot a few times,” I offered helpfully. So we did. It was harrowing.
We drove around a few more times. Harrowing still.
After about a half hour, we got to the point where we could drive in a big rectangle without having a heart attack every 30 seconds.
“There!” I said helpfully. “That wasn’t too bad! And may I say that you have a very firm grip on the wheel!”
So lesson one of driving where the wheel isn’t where you think it should be is to practice a bit in a place where the odds of rending metal are. Heed that, Grasshopper, for wiser words were never writ.
But eventually, we knew, we would have to leave the safety of the car park (a bit of Irish for you there) and take to the open road. Our task was to drive from the city of Cork across 69 miles of right-is-left-is-right roadway to our cottage by the waters of Coulagh Bay.
“You’ve got this,” I said, ever helpful.
We set the GPS (lesson two of driving where they drive on the other side of the road is to have, and use, a GPS –it means you’ll have one less thing to worry about) and slowly made our way to the exit. It was not on the expected side. We panicked for a minute but adjusted and then…and then…
Into the traffic we went.
You think driving mirror-image-style in a parking lot is exciting? Wait till you try it on an actual road.
What’s it like? Well…
Sometimes, there is no right or left way to drive on Ireland’s country roads
“It’s like you’re in a video game,” she said. “You’re driving along and suddenly HEART ATTACK! A car or something just pops into view, and you’ve got to dodge it!”
It’s one heart attack after another for the passenger, too, only their magnitude is compounded by the stacked-stone wall zipping by not 6 inches from your left ear. Fortunately, you’re usually warned of impending wall encounters by the sound of branches scraping down the side of the car. That doesn’t really help things, but it does provide a nice conversation starter. In fact, one time when I gently commented on it, she replied (fairly directly) that whatever they were, those [insert descriptive adjective] branches were probably softer than the front corner of the [insert another descriptive adjective] construction truck which had just zoomed by not 6 inches from HER ear.
Which brings us to lesson three: No matter how strong the urge, while sitting in the passenger seat, try if possible to avoid screaming “WALL!”
All that does is upset things, including any nearby sheep who may be within earshot. You do not want upset sheep. And speaking of sheep, here’s lesson four: Sheep do not have any concept of boundaries, at least the kind between pasture and highway, so when it comes to the open road they hold all the cards. It was not at all unusual to round a corner and find the road suddenly blocked by one or two or 200 sheep, all standing there cool as can be and saying “Ba-ha-ha-ha-ha!” That’s Sheep
for “So you enjoyed that roast leg of lamb last night, did ya? Well, who’s in charge of things now, buddy boy?”
Usually, about that time, the nearest sheep will get what I swear is a menacing look in its otherwise friendly eyes and begin to ease inexorably toward your car. Or maybe that’s just my imagination? Or maybe not…
Anyway, passing cars and sheep eventually got a little easier too. Eventually we got to where hearts did not completely stop every time another vehicle passed.
But then came that horrible, awful, terrifying realization: Sooner or later we were going to have to TURN!
Pulling off a right turn
Oh no. You think driving on the other side is hard? Wait till you have to turn from one other side to the other other side. Just wait.
The first time this happened, we just stopped and looked.
“Where do I go?” she asked.
I looked left, and I looked right, and there were cars and trucks and various farm machines coming and going, and sheep, and they were all looking our way...
My brain said “No way” and went back to thinking about escape routes should the sheep attack.
I glanced in the side mirror and saw the face of the driver in the car behind us. He was apparently familiar with drivers trying to drive on the other side of the road, for he smiled a big smile and gave a jaunty wave.
I appreciated that. I really did. But we still had to do something.
“Which way?” she asked again, and my brain kicked back into gear.
“We’re going right, so go to the far lane,” I think I said, or at least I should have. “But look right, then left, then right, or something like that. And watch for sheep, for I’m told they have long memories. And be sure to –”
But she was already in motion. She turned right, rolling smoothly into the far lane.
“There!” I said.
There were a few more turns, and with each one it got easier. We learned to talk through each turn, watching the road and the traffic and whatever sheep were within range and trying against all odds to get our brains to think in upside-down mirror images. Two really are better than one when it comes to driving like this, and that brings us to lesson five: When driving someplace where you drive on the other side, be sure you have a wingman, at least at first. That lets you, the driver, concentrate on driving while your partner concentrates on where exactly that driving should take place. Try it, and you’ll understand exactly what I mean.
So now we’ve been in Ireland for close to a week. We have learned to drive, mostly. Yeah, Ireland changes your life.
But back home, I recalled, we had met some who did not understand how that could be or even why we would want to give it a chance to do so.
“Why would you want to do that?” someone said to me before we left for Ireland. “Why would you want to go some place where they don’t even drive on the right side of the road? Why not just stay here in America where we do it like God ordained it, like it’s ‘sposed to be done?”
What an odd thing to say.
It occurs to me this morning, as we drive comfortably and relaxed through the Irish countryside, that the right side of the road is simply a matter of what side of the road is right. I drive on the right side of the road at home. My new fishing buddy Derek, who I met in the past week, is dyed-in-the-wool Irish and drives on the right side of the road too. We are much more alike, and much less different, than we sometimes think. You know? This world of ours could do well to remember that right about now, don’t you think?
Yeah, it sure could. Maybe it’ll help.
But I’m still gonna let her drive.
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