by design | Jan 12, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector “Whew!” How many folks uttered that word on the Friday after Christmas 2025 had come and gone? Families united for a few days, but to be honest, many of those who left to return home, and the ones who hosted them were glad to wave goodbye. No matter how...
by design | Dec 29, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Every morning, I rise from bed when my eyes open. If I’ve used an alarm clock, the snooze button is never touched. I walk through the house and hit the button to start the coffee pot brewing and continue to my bathroom at the far end of the house. I...
by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Christmas and the New Year fall on awkward days this year, at least for the paper’s publishing. So, to begin, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. Amy and I will travel at some time to Hendersonville. Lacey, Nick...
by design | Dec 15, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I’m sitting on the couch of the room we’ve rented for our stay at Key West. This is our last night here, and it’s been a good vacation, especially with the wet, cold weather in Knoxville. Amy and I have enjoyed the sun, excursions to places, the food,...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector The last six weeks have been a rough time at the Rector household. Amy fell ill with a terrible cough and a chest and head filled with congestion. She barked as her body tried to clear her lungs of the stuff, and for a while, she ran a temperature of...
by design | Dec 1, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
My ‘Doghouse’ Office By Joe Rector joerector@comcast.net Did I mention that I’ve moved my office to the back enclosed porch? I enjoy this location because of its three-windowed wall. I also like having my bathroom in the same location. It’s true that this area is also...
