Attention baby boomers and our remaining elders:
Truth is stranger than fiction, alright.
Every year in early June, we observe the anniversary of the Normandy invasion of World War II commonly called D-day. The “D” stands for whatev…
Our week was highlighted with a fright when another motorist slammed KM as she was driving to the mall. She called me just after it had happen…
So here we are observing the second of four warm/hot-weather patriotic “Days,” Memorial, D, Flag and Independence.
The month of June has entered the room, and with it, summer recess begins for millions of kids. Yes, I am old, but I still remember walking ou…
Doesn’t seem that long ago – just 50-55 years or so – Memorial Day in the House of Adams held different meanings than it does today.
It took a certain song to make your scribe aware of graduations.
WORDS OF HOPE Pastor Mike Smith
On Thursday, May 23, 1968, it’s possible most of the 204 members of Enterprise High School’s graduating class were happier than we’d ever been…
“I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it’s such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother i…
A couple of years have ticked by since visiting the coast. It is strange how staring at the waves can get my thoughts in order, especially con…
Remember before “American Graffiti” came out in 1973, the question “Where were you in ’62” alerted baby boomers to a must-see movie?
A buddy recently told me he read that pasta sales have dropped quite a bit worldwide the past few years. He says it’s because of all the low-c…
Centuries ago, St. John of the Cross wrote about the “dark night of the soul.” As the name suggests, it was one of the most difficult times in…
Do you compare yourself to other moms?
So, today is Sunday, May 9, 2021, a good day to reflect upon childhood Sunday afternoon-related events that were sorta BIG stuff in the House …
Chattanooga, TN, Monday, 6:30 A.M. – Awake before wake-up call. Luggage lost last night by Delta. Make coffee and take shower. Early start so …
Time was men’s failures were found in newspapers’ news’ section, his successes in sports section: we’ve plowed that ground several times since…
I remember Mama trotting us down to the community pool for swimming lessons 50 years ago. I am sure many reading this article went down a simi…
Roached up in a corner of the House of Adams’ Big Moroccan Theater, it’s increasingly, painfully obvious online/TV news sources rely upon sens…
Travel log…Sunday 2:55 p.m. – Picked up to go to the airport by Publisher/Boss (PB) for trip to Chattanooga, where important meeting is schedu…
Since time began, through alcohol, drugs or other means, man has sought a way of escape. Almost always, it is the pursuit of relief from an un…
Elvis has been a’singin’ in the House of Adams since the only record player here had Howdy Doody’s name on it, so binge-listening to many of a…
In ancient Greek mythology, fire was thought to be divine, stolen from the gods by Prometheus, which in the end didn’t turn out very well for …
Apparently, every day has produced unforgettable historic events, some that continue impacting us as we speak.
We are closing in on commencement for many young folks, which caused me to revisit a letter from 46 years ago, penned by the principal of my h…