I live in a world of males. With the exception of daughters-in-law, my family is very male. I have two sons, three grandsons, three nephews and four great-nephews. I am …
A new adventure unfolds
My mother called me “Sherri Go Gardner.”
Why? Because she said, “If a car is moving, you’re in it. Half the time you don’t even ask where you’re going!”
I always figured …
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 …
Leadership: Listen more; talk less
For the past two years, the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors has selected a broker from Realty Executives Associates as “Managing Broker of the Year.” It’s a new award, first …
Sharing a bed with a sleeping traveler
I don’t remember exactly when I first learned about a “new” trend in parenting called the “family bed” or co-sleeping with children, but I know it was before I became …
Hometown memories jump from a Brownie Scout photo
Sometimes I like Facebook. Sometimes I hate it. Sometimes I am grateful to it for keeping me plugged in with friends scattered all over the world. But on my birthday, …
Guitar girl
I have no immediate plans to retire in the next five or so years – especially as I am soon starting a brand new venture (more on that later).
However, when …
Bart Fremow: A true rescue volunteer
“Twitchy” is his nickname at Knox County Rescue and it’s not a stretch to describe him as a “poster boy,” representing what it means to be a proud volunteer for …