by Ralphine Major | Feb 10, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was one of this area’s biggest developments following the 1982 World’s Fair. In 1984, East Towne Mall brought to the east end of Knoxville what West Town gave the west end years earlier. When the two-story structure opened, gravel parking lots...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 3, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Winter’s longest month has already ended! It is the block of time that puts us on track to face the upcoming year after the long-awaited holiday season celebrating Christmas and New Year’s. January marks the birthday of Elvis Presley, though it is...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 20, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Koalas and kangaroos, the two animals I think of at the mention of Australia. In recent weeks, images in the news have been heart-wrenching. Baby kangaroos that have been left motherless, and koalas with burned paws searching for shelter and water....
by Ralphine Major | Jan 13, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major During the sixties, seventies, eighties, and even the nineties, 2020 seemed so far on the horizon. Two thousand twenty and the start of a new decade. Unbelievable! Changing to a new calendar gave pause to take another look back at 2019. It was a...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 6, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The day has come and gone. Finally! The long-awaited holiday prompting months of preparation is finally over. Gifts have been unwrapped. Decorated trees have been taken down. Nativity scenes with a baby in a manger have been packed away for another...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 30, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major We went to see a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with ornaments representing 68 countries at the home of Carolyn Jensen. While there, we fell in love with a little dog named after America’s 40th President! I was fascinated with the furry...
