Quotations

By Dr. Jim Ferguson As I write this column, it is day forty-four of our “sheltering in place,” and we’ve had enough. Tonight, our neighborhood friends will join us in Blount County at our favorite Mexican restaurant to celebrate “liberation” with margaritas and...

Salad Time

By Rosie Moore The days are getting longer and warmer, which means it’s time to get rid of those very hot dishes we make when the weather is cold, such as chili or chicken pot pie. Yes, it’s salad time, and one of my favorites is Cobb salad. I’m going to tell you how...

Celebrating Mother’s Day Amid a Pandemic

By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Holidays.  They are one of the few events on the calendar that are not canceled these days because of the Coronavirus.  It is the way in which we must celebrate them that has changed. Mother’s Day is one of the most popular days...

Mommy to Mother

By Joe Rector I admit that I’m in awe of those females with children. I am always amazed to think that they carry new lives for nine months and then go through the pain to deliver those lives into the world. Many go through the process again, even knowing what lies...