Every little boy was a Johnny…once
When I was 13 or so mom handed me a thick book to read, “Thoughts…
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A little boy’s essay on anatomy and a load of student Apocryphal Metaphors
Joel Conger, owner of Mauk’s of Jonesborough, sent me a copy of a young man’s…
Early childhood phases affect adult behavior
As a young impressionable child I was easily influenced by my immediate surroundings and environment.…
Mountain Home VA’s common-sense solutions protected Veterans from COVID-19
Editor’s Note: Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, recently visited the VA Medical Center at…
Confidence in the Postal Service
The United States Postal Service (USPS) plays a vital role in our country. Millions of…
Should we really have given the women the right to vote?
First, YES, I agree 100%, no, maybe 110% since Judy approves all my columns that…
Did you celebrate National Senior Citizens Day?
Last Friday came and went with little fanfare – no celebrations, no parties, no parades.…
Due to my isolation, I finished three books yesterday. And believe me, that’s a lot of coloring!
Compiled by Bill Derby More stupid thoughts during this home confinement • I thought the…
Hello from Hogan Holler: Fear of the Unknown
At age 19, I fell off the turnip truck right in the center of downtown…
Moms are almost perfect
I always went to mom for special requests; for good food; for an extra quarter…