I must admit that I am impressed with the tenacity exhibited by business owners who, no matter how interesting our “Interesting Times” get, wi…
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Waiting in line at the drive-thru had made the car stuffy. While my dining partner was busy with the bank teller, I opened my window a crack t…
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We have witnessed the poisoning of our American democracy drip by drip. We have seen and heard from those who have been attempting to destroy …
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One of my gentle readers informed me just last week that there had been some changes at the Telford Diner, an East Tennessee classic eatery.
I bought myself a new (old) tool for Christmas, and I’m cutting my teeth on woodworking.
I bought myself a new (old) tool for Christmas, and I’m cutting my teeth on woodworking.
With a disjointed start to the 2020-21 high school basketball season, it’s hard to evaluate how the area’s conference races will play out.
John Micek of The Pennsylvania Capital-Star recently editorialized about a favorite book, music recording, and show that he felt had helped hi…
John Micek of The Pennsylvania Capital-Star recently editorialized about a favorite book, music recording, and show that he felt had helped hi…
Brace yourselves. This year is a brief calm before the next political storm.
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The Mystery Diner checks out a new Johnson City restaurant with a Texas-Oklahoma menu.
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One month ago, I sent out a desperate call for catchphrases.
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