For years I struggled with putting a trip to Walt Disney World on my “must do” list.
That’s a very strange reaction to the “happiest place on earth” from someone who …
Fewer people adds a lot of magic at Disney World
Teacher of the Week winners
United Way of Greater Knoxville and University of Tennessee Athletics have partnered to bring recognition and gratitude to our community’s educators. The Teacher of the Week initiative, now running, accepts …
Friends of the Smokies working on park’s issues
On Sept. 2, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most heavily visited of the country’s 63 national parks, will turn 81 years old. That has caused two major issues …
Feeling a whole lot ‘country’
One of the “oldies” of country music I love is “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Back when it was a hit, I could identify with most every sentiment …
Wanted: Post-Christmas sleigh and reindeer
I am having a little trouble with Christmas Magic.
Actually, the problem is keeping the Christmas Magic I promote and try to create from my grandchildren (and anyone else who comes …
Longtime library science professor has died
A scholarship fund has been created in memory of a 40-year professor of information sciences at the University of Tennessee. William C. Robinson died Jan. 9, 2021, at age 81. …
Age: Just a number?
If you happened to be in a certain Kroger last week while I was there shopping with grandson Gardner, you probably heard that “Gigi is 66.”
No, it’s not my birthday. …
Time to look at Christmas memories
So, you made it through Christmas 2020! I know very few who had a stress-free holiday. I know even fewer who didn’t celebrate differently this year.
Different isn’t always bad or …