I assume most of you have been watching in dismay as the number of Covid-19 cases rises again thanks primarily to the Delta variant. For a minute we thought we …
Young High alums: still true to their school
Not everyone can say they get their groceries at their old high school, but graduates of Young High School can make the statement honestly – sometimes with a tear in …
A little r-e-s-p-e-c-t
What is your formula for respect?
You’ve heard the sayings: Respect is earned, not given. Respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it. Respect yourself and …
Life, liberty and the pursuit of the perfect haircut
I’m seriously considering getting my hair cut and styled. This is major. I wore my hair long and straight – aside from a pixie cut in fourth grade and an …
Integrity is lacking – in adjectives
For years, I’ve been searching for an adjective that conveys the richness of the noun “integrity.”
I don’t think it exists.
My friend Merriam-Webster’s thesaurus lists several synonyms for integrity: character, decency, …
Give me a sign, please
Probably like you, I’m driving a lot more these days than I was around the same time last year.
On the upside, I’ve been able to enjoy our verdant spring and …
Volunteers are key part of Candoro’s history
One of South Knoxville’s most historic attractions sits on a quiet lot at the intersection of Maryville Pike and Candora Avenue. It’s the Candoro Marble building, which today houses a …
Retired UT business professor has died
A stalwart in the University of Tennessee’s business school and economics department, Dr. John R. Moore, died Saturday, July 10, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center at the age of …