by design | Jul 31, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Sharing the Dark with Neighbors By Joe Rector The tree man dug in the apparatuses on his feet and began climbing the dead pine tree. It stood at least 75 feet tall with long, brittle branches from mid-trunk to the top. He cut whole limbs and let them crash to the...
by design | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Ball Camp Elementary at a Different Time By Joe Rector Someone the other day asked several questions about Ball Camp Elementary School. Several people responded with answers and new topics of discussion. I put my “two cents” in on one of the questions. I graduated...
by design | Jul 17, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
My job is the best By Joe Rector I have the best part-time job. No, the pay isn’t that good, and for most people the hours are lousy. With that said, I still believe that I’m fortunate to have this job. My job is to mow the tee boxes at Knoxville Municipal Golf...
by design | Jul 10, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Different kind of summer By Joe Rector This summer has been different. I shouldn’t call it summer because so far, we haven’t had anything approaching a typical summer day. During this time of year, I’ve undertaken some major projects. The jury is out on how they will...
by design | Jul 3, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Venturing out close to home By Joe Rector Some family members describe Amy and me as miserly. We are thrifty, but on occasion, we splurge just a bit to enjoy a new experience. What we’ve discovered are plenty of places to go and things to do around Knoxville or within...
by design | Jun 26, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
The Chief By Joe Rector The first time I laid eyes on Dwight Smith, he was coaching his Karns High baseball team against Doyle High’s team. Dwight had just blown a valve over a call made by the umpire, and his loud voice informed the entire community that the ump...
