by design | Nov 28, 2022 | Black, Columnist
By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I don’t understand the term “cultural appropriation.” Sure I know that the dictionary says “adoption of certain language, behavior, clothing, or tradition belonging to a minority culture or social group by...
by design | Nov 28, 2022 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Joe Concha is described by one online publication as “one of the most respected and hard-working media personalities in present-day America”. He has worked in the past for the New York Times, CNN, NBC Sports, and is...
by design | Nov 28, 2022 | Columnist, McKeehan
May I Have a Moment? By Jedidiah McKeehan When you watch legal tv shows and movies the lawyers are almost always depicted as having incredible ability in the courtroom. They hammer away at the witnesses without a moment’s hesitation. No word is ever mispronounced. If...
by design | Nov 28, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
“Sh*tter’s full.” Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation By Dr. Jim Ferguson These days, I have more time to reflect and write since I am no longer running to the hospital or to the office to see patients. Nor am I rushing to get home for...
by design | Nov 28, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
Grateful List By Joe Rector I watched a movie the other night, and although I have no idea what the title was, it made me start thinking. I’m the same way with books. Most of the time, I have no idea who wrote the novel or what the title is. If either a movie or a...
by design | Nov 28, 2022 | Columnist, Major
Fall, Football and Friendships By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com For years, it has taken place on the third Saturday in October—the highly anticipated football game between Tennessee and Alabama. It is almost impossible to watch a Tennessee-Alabama game...
