One thing for sure if grandpa were alive today we would find him sitting somewhere with a group of fellows telling tall tales and using the English language as his own tool of expression. 

Well folks, we are at that stage of Summer where it's all downhill from here. School is practically around the corner, and although Fall will quickly be here, the hazy days of July is bringing the heat. A signature flavor of summer is Lemon and how bout a great dessert made from that? This e…

Sickness, illness, chronic health problems, challenging times, some folks are blessed to never really ever experience.  I’m not talking about avoiding the doctor, we all know those folks that refuse to go to a doctor, but I’m talking about folks who have been blessed to avoid any significant…

I told you last week that you probably already have guessed the theme of my newest stories. Yes, BASEBALL, America’s national pastime!! My story last week was about the Barbourville Governors Baseball Team 1939.  Thank you for the feedback I received especially the delightful phone call from…

The people of Barbourville need to be commended for a job well done hosting the 11-12 year old Little League District Tournament last week. As the parent of a North Laurel player, our family made five trips to the ballpark and every single time was a pleasant experience. There was plenty of …

“Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water, under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with dew distractions and interruptions.”Once in a while, sadness would come over the community when one o…

Perhaps you heard about the fellow who passed out in one of those dull uptown church services. Members of the rescue squad rushed in. They carried out five people before they got the right one.