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 …
Hanging on to that Christmas feeling
Of course Christmas 2020 is a strange one. There has been nothing about this year – especially since March – that has any semblance of normal. Even if you don’t …
Mickey McClurg: Alcoa education leader
Harry B. “Mickey” McClurg, 82, of Alcoa, passed away Dec. 17, 2020. The family plans a celebration of life in the spring.
Mr. McClurg was a 32-year member of the board …
The power of children at Christmas
Children not only believe all the fantastic, miraculous aspects of Christmas, they have the power to create some magic of their own.
My grandchildren have certainly done that this year.
First, the …
Understanding the types of Christmas shoppers
There are 16 days until Christmas.
How’s the shopping going?
The answer to that question probably depends on what type of Christmas shopper you are. Basically, I believe there are five types …
Mark Walker: Knox Rescue vol says ‘I’m not a hero’
“Let’s be clear about this – I’m not a hero. Don’t make me sound like something I’m not. I simply serve our community and do what I can to help.”
Those …
Forget the coffee; take a cup, please
I have 93 coffee cups.
I don’t drink coffee. Granted, I drink a LOT of hot tea, so I do need coffee cups for myself, as well as for my coffee-loving …