A friend described me recently as a “word nerd,” and though she meant it as a compliment, the longer I thought about it, the more it bothered me.
Why is it …
Looking for the perfect volume
Haslam plays it safe in ‘Presence’
I wanted to write about former Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam’s new book this week. The only problem was, that meant I had to read it.
If you know me even a …
The price of land can be too high
Anyone who follows the news even sketchily has noticed that houses are selling for incredible amounts of money. It isn’t unusual for a home in decent condition that was purchased …
We can’t – and shouldn’t – hide from history
Anderson Cooper had a story on “60 Minutes” Sunday about the last ship to haul enslaved Africans to the United States. The year was 1860. Slavery was still legal, but …
Mac Pickle: A hero to me – and thousands of kids
My family recently reached a milestone I never envisioned: My eldest sibling retired.
Sure, people retire every day. Some retire at the traditional 65. Some retire early for health reasons. I’ve …
Graystone’s beauty matched by its historic heritage
South Knoxville is a mixed bag architecturally, with everything from log homes to mansions and bland strip malls to bohemian-looking boutiques.
One category that often stands out is our church buildings. …
Beware the dangers of beauty
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
“Beauty is only skin deep.”
“You’re as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside.”
You’ve probably heard all these lines before. Maybe …
Complaint season never ends
Perhaps you’ve noticed: America’s pastime isn’t baseball. It’s complaining.
This week we have “It’s too hot.” Two weeks ago you heard “It’s cold for May.” Gardeners moan, “We need rain!” Soon …