by Ralphine Major | Jun 15, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Father’s Day 2020 will be drastically different than most others we have celebrated before. The third Sunday in June is designated as the day our nation sets aside to honor fathers. The special day often fell on our father’s...
by Ralphine Major | Jun 8, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major I first met her over the phone. Her sweet voice uttered those kind words. “May I help you?” she asked. That was the beginning of years-long admiration and friendship for Knoxville cardiologist Dr. Kyle McCoy’s nurse, Lisa Kitts. Focus readers may...
by Ralphine Major | Jun 1, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major I had a coupon and correct cash in hand. Cars inched along the drive-thru at a local fast food restaurant that morning. “Maybe we should have gone to another restaurant,” I said as we slowly navigated our way forward. Finally, it was our turn...
by Ralphine Major | May 26, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Even with the gradual reopening of churches, stores, and businesses, this Memorial Day will most likely be celebrated in different ways than before. Flags waving, families gathering, bands playing! What great memories! Thanks to...
by Ralphine Major | May 18, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major They first appeared in my column on the front page of The Focus, September 10, 2012, “Volunteers of Time and Talent.” In their retirement, Betty and Clayton Sharp dedicated endless hours to a number of worthwhile causes in the Gibbs Community and...
by Ralphine Major | May 11, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com It was the first year I started writing for The Focus when Hollywood cowboy stars James Drury and Robert Fuller moseyed into Morristown for the Western Legends Festival. I had committed to the Morristown Chamber of...
