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Themes & Deadlines

Send us your stories and pictures about these themes. If yours is chosen for publication, we’ll send you $50. You don’t have to be the best writer. Just tell it from your heart.

Month Theme & Deadline
January 2009

“The Dumbest Investment I Ever Made”

Financial or otherwise, don’t be shy. We all do it.
Deadline: Nov. 15
February 2009

“Lessons from Grandparents”

What did you learn from your grandparents?
Deadline: Dec. 15
March 2009

“Tacky Lawn Ornaments”
Send photos of the tackiest lawn ornaments you’ve ever seen.
Deadline: Jan. 15

April 2009

“Old-Fashioned Summer”

Send stories and photos of what summer was like in the old days.
Deadline: Feb. 15

May 2009

 “Inside My Dream House”
What would go inside your dream home? If it’s already there, send photos.
Deadline: March 15

June 2009

“Dumb Exercises”
Send stories of those exercise routines or machines that really didn’t do any good.
Deadline: April 15

July 2009

“Summer Recipes”
Recipes using summer foods.
Deadline: May 15

August 2009

“Advice From Parents”
As a parent, how would you like to see your local schools operated?
Deadline: June 15

September 2009

“Stupid Moments in Sports”
Send stories and photos of sports moments that did not make you proud.
Deadline: July 15

October 2009

“My Favorite Photo”
Send a photo of a North Carolina person or scene.
Deadline: August 15

November 2009

“Family Discipline”
Your ideas for teaching kids good manners and behavior.
Deadline: Sept. 15

December 2009

“Funny Family Traditions”
Strange traditions in your family, not necessarily just for holidays.
Deadline: Oct. 15