THE VOICES ARE BACK and they're making me write down words. I don't know if these are disturbing red-neck poems or the  dark lyrics to dark country songs. If you know something about country music, red-neck poetry, or schizophrenia and would like to help me out, give me a call. I'm Dave, and so am I. 828-733-0019

GIANT 3 DAY Yard Sale, 2217 Stamey Branch Rd. 7 families with lots of treasures, antiques, collectibles, household, furniture and much more. Thurs. May 30th 1-6, Fri. May 31st 7-5, Sat. June 1st 7-1

ATTIC, BASEMENT, CLOSET SALE! May 24-25. Boone United Methodist Church, 471 New Market Blvd., Friday 7:30-6; Saturday, 8-noon. Clothing, jewelry, toys, books, plants, linens and more. SILENT AUCTION FRIDAY!! 828-264-6090.

GIANT INDOOR/ OUTDOOR Yard sale, with breakfast and baked goods. Saturday, May 25th, 7am, Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Ingalls. Children's clothing, toys, household goods, personal items, electronics.

CONSTRUCTION/YARD SALE on Saturday, May 25th from 7am-10:45am. at Chili's parking lot on Blowing Rock Road in Boone. Tools, construction equipment, revamped mowers, etc.

CURTIS CREEK FREEWILL Baptist Church, hosting a multi-family yard/bake sale at Cranberry Flea Market Saturday from 7am-?. Look for balloons.