Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: “Our mother” I want to dedicate this to our mother; Compared to whom there is no other. She carried us while we were being formed; And suffered so much pain when we were born. She was there when we tried to talk; And weaved with us as we began to walk.

Rabies Clinic returns

Dr. Dennis Reed and a local pet owner pose next to her cats that she brought in to the rabies clinic hosted by Dublin Veterinary Clinic and Bradberry’s Best on Tuesday. Pet owners were able to get discounted vaccines and free hot dogs in the event.Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

The ‘b’ that ruined the spelling bee

Does it bother anyone else that the word “subtle” has a silent “b?” Is it ironic that the word subtle means “understated?” The “b” in subtle is, therefore, itself, subtle. Are you with me? We don’t spell “settle” with a b. It’s the same with settle, sidle, saddle, and Seattle.

New life in familiar places

When you’re the sole staff writer/photographer/editor of community newspaper, a three-day weekend means one thing: more events to cover! In all seriousness, I had a pretty great Easter weekend and I hope you all did as well.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: Dublin’s Easter EGGStravaganza wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community, volunteers, organizations and businesses.

Don’t trip on those monosyllabic lookalikes

Do you have a word that is your verbal kryptonite? A word that you can’t seem to use in the correct context? I don’t, because — after all — I’m the grammar guy. I’m joking, of course! Certain words trip me up all the time.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: The public is to vote on Senator Bettencourt’s Constitutional Amendments Proposition 1 and 2 on May 7, 2022. I have included some frequently asked Q&A on propositions that are less than a month away from being voted on.

There’s a splinter in your word

It’s the time of year when we get outside and curse at weeds. Yes, it’s spring, which means I’ll be refusing garden gloves in favor of the feeling of dark, rich terra firma underneath my fingernails. It’s time to get in touch with nature again, and — ouch — I think I just got a splinter!

Placeholder names for every Tom, Dick and Harry

You probably know about placeholder names even if you don’t know that’s what they’re called. That’s the whole point; whether you’re intentionally or unintentionally being nonspecific about something, chances are you’re using a placeholder name. Take names, for example.

DVFD says thanks

Dear Editor: We would like to express our gratitude to all of the community that dropped off water, drinks, snacks, meals, financial support and other needed supplies for the Dublin Fire Department.