Growing older does not put your obligations aside
Today, I turn sixty. I am officially “old.” I know, people are always saying, “You’re only as old as you feel.” Well, somedays I feel really old. A bad back, two bad knees… Read More
Tagged: life & family
Yes, there is truly Christmas and it still means something
Tomorrow is Christmas. It has become a huge secular celebration of giving, but seemingly more and more simply an anachronism for much of the American populous. I suppose it is both. Then again, perhaps… Read More
One Question that Could Change Your Life Forever
I recently saw an article in Entrepreneur Magazine entitled, “The One Question that Could Change Your Life Forever.” Now that is a very powerful statement, one that evoked a strong desire to read the… Read More
The house is empty; the chicks have flown the coop
September is the last hurrah. Well, at least it marks another significant milestone in life. My kids are off the payroll (well-mostly). Last week, my last child moved away to start his great adventure… Read More
Even in loss, our pets can bring us joy
We lost a family member a few weeks ago. I say this with the emotion that only a “pet person” can feel. We buried my little cat. He was a stray found down at… Read More
Understanding and Tolerance is the appropriate response to the Confederate Flag
For all of our celebrations of unity during the 4th of July, there is still much that divides our country. Of course, this should be expected from a country that is often described… Read More
We need to build the “New Kingsport Experience”
As I have grown older, I find that I am less interested in “things” and more interested in “experiences.” I have become practical with the things that don’t really matter and prefer to… Read More
It is time for a(nother) dialogue on racial issues in America
The recent civil unrest in Cleveland, Baltimore, and previously in Ferguson, Missouri, once again dredge up some of the lingering deep social divisions in our country. At the outset, we ought to acknowledge that… Read More
Kingsport is in the midst of a profound generational shift
Life in a community like Kingsport moves at its own placid pace. We don’t boom. We don’t bust. And we change at a glacial speed. But, change we do. I first noticed that something… Read More
The Super Bowl reminds us that sports mirror life
Super Bowl XLIX is now in the record books. By the way, it is probably time to stop using Roman Numerals now that the number is beyond anyone but Caesar’s ability to decipher… Read More
