Yearly Archives: 2017

Once again, we shine the spotlight on subpar spelling and grammar, lifted directly from the pages of Facebook and other social media sites. As always, some of these will make… Read more »

  IN MEMORY OF CHARLEY PRIDE 1934-2020 Hollywood loves to make movies about music icons.  Often, but not always, they’re biographies of dead performers.  Think Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and… Read more »

Have you ever noticed that when famous people issue statements, or answer difficult interview questions, that they often say the same things? It’s almost as if there is a rule… Read more »

The obituary for Don Welch, including information on a public gathering to remember and celebrate his life, is at the conclusion of this tribute. Here is my video tribute to… Read more »

It pays to have thick skin.  I’m not sure if people are angrier now than in generations past.  Maybe it just seems that way. Rarely a day goes by without… Read more »

In my school stories, I have reported on some excellent programs that reward students for good behavior.  In Catoosa County, several schools have adopted “Dude, Be Nice” as a slogan… Read more »

If Hamilton County schools fail to soar in the years to come, it will not be because school board members are divided.  It will not be because they are disengaged. … Read more »

Wow, thirty years have gone by.  Earlier this week, my employer surprised me with a nice salute on the thirtieth anniversary of my employment. You can watch the video below:… Read more »

UPDATE, MARCH 19, 2020: Isn’t it ironic? Like never before, we could all use a good hug right now, yet that’s exactly what we are forbidden to do. It’s what… Read more »

Somehow, I still have most of my original teeth.  There is no reasonable explanation for this.  You’ve heard of the kid in the candy store?  That was me.  I grew… Read more »