Jimmy Carter was a man whom we should emulate. Read moreLet's not forget Jimmy Carter
It was Friday, August 23, 1991. I was in the newsroom waiting for something to happen. Suddenly, I got a call from my old radio buddy Dex (Bil… Read moreThe day I interrupted Jimmy Carter's vacation
I can’t tell you how many times people have said, “Why don’t you share some stories of your early, wacky days as a teenage disc jockey? I can’… Read moreTales of a teenage Disc Jockey
As a kid, I loved to read. My parents subscribed to Newsweek, I was addicted to TV Guide, and when I made a little spending money, I got a sub… Read moreSnappy answers to stupid questions
Just this morning, I went on social media to browse posts. Read moreNo, you can't believe everything you read on the internet
“It is better to give than to receive†is a cliché of the highest order. But boy is it true. Read moreGuidance for charitable giving over the holidays
I was teaching high school English in Blount County when the mass shooting at Columbine High School occurred. Overnight, our instructional wor… Read moreThe tragic reality of school safety today in Tennessee
I probably hadn't seen Frank Capra's “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington†before launching my crusade 50 years ago, but the idea “lost causes are th… Read moreHave you ever fought for a lost cause?
I've started hearing that people in my generation are incapable of serious work. This is untrue. Read moreI know a bit about being a responsible adult
As a physician who calls Tri-Cities home, I am especially passionate about making our health care system more age friendly. Read moreCaring for Kingsport’s aging community
