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...
by design | Jun 20, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Golf Buddies By Joe Rector I started playing golf after I married Amy. Her Poppa played and wanted me to go with him. I enjoyed the time with him, but my game was filled with hacks at the ball and worm burners that rolled along the fairways. At other times, the...
by design | Jun 12, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Banning knowledge By Joe Rector Let’s get this out front first: I spent my working years as a high school English teacher. It was a good job, and what made it a wonderful one was the interactions with high school students as I taught them grammar, writing, and...
