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As a teen, I lived in a Craftsman house in Malvern. Tommy grew up down the street. Billy Bob was across town. Later, they would form the writing team that created "One False Move." But to me, they ...

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Pin oaks grow quickly in damp soil, providing shade and beautiful fall foliage. Here's how to grow one in your backyard.