By Dennis Richardson We used to joke that when we drove to Knoxville and lost an hour on the clock somewhere along the route (when entering eastern time) that we would have to remember to open the …

By Steve Oden The things people have to sell in classified ads and the language they use to convey the description of items have long fascinated me. I’ve written before about my addiction to …

By Steve Oden Something wonderful happens from time-to-time in parts of Appalachia. It is a natural phenomenon that seems to occur in early fall, when the heat of late summer still persists but the …

By Steve Oden I’ve been reading in magazines and online about a sudden interest in traditional Appalachian foods and cookery. Seems that urban “foodies” have stumbled across our heritage of …

That first cup of coffee is always the best. I like to make a pot of coffee first thing in the morning. Not only does it help wake me up but it gives us an opportunity to discuss what lies ahead for …