Dan Ponder, Author at The Post-Searchlight

Dan Ponder

A Bright Light on a Dark Night

On Monday evening, Mary Lou and I drove out to the Agricultural Heritage Park, part of the old Dairy Farm at Auburn University. A beautiful ... Read more

by Dan Ponder, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 9:36 am

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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

Nearly two years after selling our company, our family is resolved to open every drawer, empty every filing cabinet, and purge ourselves of all the ... Read more

by Dan Ponder, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:22 am

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When the counting is done

Every vote counts. That is what every student is taught throughout their education. Read more

by Dan Ponder, Monday, November 23, 2020 9:36 am

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Like Night and Day

We grew up together. We worked on a farm and at the peanut mill from the time we were young kids. Read more

by Dan Ponder, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:09 pm

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It is Almost Over

What topic does a writer choose a week before the most contentious presidential race in our lifetime? Read more

by Dan Ponder, Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:39 pm

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Standing on their Shoulders

For those who have asked me about last week’s column, I am happy to report that as of today we have phone and internet service, ... Read more

by Dan Ponder, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:55 pm

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More Frustrating than Politics

As we reach a fever pitch with less than three weeks until the election, everyone is frustrated. Read more

by Dan Ponder, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:53 pm

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The Silver Lining

The year 2020 has been a challenge for me, you and probably most people you know. Read more

by Dan Ponder, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:04 am

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Life starts again in the fall

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”. Read more

by Dan Ponder, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:19 am

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Earth, Wind & Fire

My grandparents would occasionally visit my West Coast cousins. Read more