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Melissa Carter: Football, concussions and protecting Mr. Carter Melissa Carter Outspoken October 13, 2016 0You have heard about mothers making sacrifices for their children, and the stories usually include some form of heroics. A...
Melissa Carter: Drag queens run the world Melissa Carter Outspoken August 8, 2016 0It’s been a good few weeks for drag queens. Not that every day is not fabulous for these divas, but...
Melissa Carter: Hope—find it, use it Melissa Carter Outspoken June 23, 2016 0You have struggled these past couple of weeks with how to react to the Pulse shootings in Orlando, but how...
Melissa Carter: Youthful rebellion and comical cheap ink Melissa Carter Outspoken May 31, 2016 0“Is that a tattoo?” she asked, holding back a laugh. “Yes,” I grumbled, forgetting it was there. At one time...
Melissa Carter: Seeing Atlanta in a different light Melissa Carter Outspoken May 16, 2016 0You go on vacation not only to relax but to also learn a little about the place where you’re staying....
Melissa Carter: One last ‘kiss’ for Prince Melissa Carter Outspoken April 29, 2016 0When you think of family, the bloodline of your parents or siblings may come to mind. As members of the...
Melissa Carter: New address, new neighbors, new headache? Melissa Carter Outspoken April 19, 2016 0Spring is in the air, and as the flowers bloom and the pollen brings a tear to your eye, there’s...
Melissa Carter: Enterprising sex and failing Melissa Carter Outspoken February 10, 2016 0Have you ever watched a sex scene in a movie and it inspired you to try something new in the...
Melissa Carter: Meeting God face to face Melissa Carter Outspoken January 21, 2016 0It has been 20 years since I was a member of any church, and several since I’ve actually sat in...
Melissa Carter: The rightfully forgotten Star Wars Special Melissa Carter Outspoken December 28, 2015 0Chewbacca and Han Solo travel to Chewie’s home planet, where we get to meet some of the fuzzball’s family members....
Melissa Carter: Holiday shopping? There’s an app for that Patrick Saunders Outspoken November 13, 2015 0As in a bank heist movie, you’ve strategically mapped out how to find the best deals for the holiday shopping...