The Hornet’s Nest

The Hornet’s Nest By Ralphien Major They typically make their homes in trees.  Made of thin layers of paper-like material, they are usually grayish in color.  In comparison to the nest of the red wasp, a hornet’s nest is an oval shape and much larger.  Many times, a...

Wallace Memorial Celebrates 70 Years!

Wallace Memorial Celebrates 70 Years! By Ralphine Major “God has been good, and God has blessed.”  Those words were spoken by Dr. James McCluskey at the special 70th Anniversary service on July 30, 2023, at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tennessee.  In...

Gibbs Midway IGA

Gibbs Midway IGA By Ralphine Major The event brought lots of fun to the grocery store parking lot!  Early in the summer, Cruze Farm, Snow Daddy’s, and 99.1 The Sports Animal were among the attractions outside the Midway IGA in Gibbs Center, Corryton, Tennessee.  Since...

The Tasty Watermelon (Part II)

The Tasty Watermelon (Part II) By Ralphine Major It was hidden underneath the dark green rind shown in this column a couple of weeks ago.  When it was cut, the luscious fruit was bright red all the way to the rind.  The best part of the melon, however, is the sweet,...

First Day of School

First Day of School By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com It may not have had the flair or fanfare seen in many social posts today, but the picture shown here was taken on one of my first days of school in the early sixties.  Mother used her Kodak camera to capture...

Watermelon

Watermelon One of the Joys of Summer! By Ralphine Major They come in different shapes and sizes.  Some are long; others are short and round.  They may be very large, more medium in size, or very small.  Many are light green in color and striped.  Others may be a dark...