Yearly Archives: 2015

I’ve just watched an amazing film, and I hope you will too, if you haven’t already.  It’s called “I’ll Be Me” and it documents Glen Campbell’s descent into the twilight:… Read more »

Hollywood loves to make movies about music icons.  Often, but not always, they’re biographies of dead performers.  Think Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, and James Brown.  In Ray Charles’ case, the… Read more »

Here’s my favorite story of the week: there was a surprise visit to Chattanooga from two actors at the top of their game:  funnyman Zach Galifianakis and actor Jon Hamm,… Read more »

A couple of years ago, I wrote about mis-heard lyrics to some of our favorite songs, with special emphasis on Creedence Clearwater Revival.  Lead singer John Fogerty specialized in mangling… Read more »

Ten years ago this week, we lost someone very special.  I never got to know WTVC anchor MaryEllen Locher as well as I would have liked. In the world of… Read more »

I often joke with my sons about my tough childhood.  The punch line usually involves how we didn’t have a remote control for the TV set.  “Yes, if I wanted… Read more »

Google “kids left in hot car” and you’ll see recent cases from all over the nation. Every day or so, some adult has been arrested for leaving children in a… Read more »

Graduation season is filled with great moments, and here’s my favorite of the year: Dade County High School’s Class Night. Media specialist Carissa Henry just finished her 15th year at… Read more »

Update: here are funeral arrangements for Nathan Rogers:  Calvary Baptist Church of Red Bank, 5201 Dayton Blvd is where visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th, from 4:00 PM… Read more »

I was recently asked to speak to a group of fifth graders at Ooltewah Elementary School, as they marked the end of their elementary years. Now it’s off to the… Read more »