This is the third or fourth installment of the Corona Virus quarantine thoughts… I can’t remember
Compiled by Bill Derby Ok, it’s 2021. People are getting vaccinated and we hope and…
Browsing: Columnists
Commas save lives, lessons from Montana plus a national software hack
Compiled by Bill Derby I was sent this story by a couple who enjoy jokes…
Hello from Hogan Holler: A pandemic recommendation for a friend
The email I received from my friend said he was going stir-crazy during this pandemic,…
The Birthing of a Book
Some people have asked me what the process is like for publishing a book. It…
Thank You
by Congressman Phil Roe For the past twelve years, I have had the privilege of…
A letter to Santa from this year’s hero…!
Dear Santa, I’ve been a good Mom all year. I’ve fed, cleaned, and cuddled my…
Things that happen during the Holiday Season
Dear Santa, I don’t want much for Christmas, I just want the person reading this…
Christmastime brings back memories of being away from home
Each year around Christmas I think back on one of the saddest times in my…
COVID-19: Up Close and Personal
It was time to remove my youngest brother Roy from life support. The medical team…
Locally owned businesses help strengthen our communities
A couple weeks ago, I was interviewing Cameo Waters, Jonesborough Tourism and Main Street Director,…