by design | Jun 1, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector As I wrote last week, my grandson Madden graduated from high school. My compliments go to the administrative staff at Station Camp High School. Their efficiency made for an enjoyable ceremony that lasted little more than one hour. With the help of the...
by design | May 26, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Panic mode has set in. I’m out of town, the Wi-Fi connection is terrible, and my column is due. I hope this contraption holds on long enough for me to finish. If not, I’ll have to wait a week. Amy and I left for Hendersonville today, a thriving...
by design | May 11, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector A couple of years ago, Mark Evans called it a career and retired from his dental practice. My family, and hundreds of others, visited him at least twice a year for check-ups and other dental work. When he left, I was confounded. A new dentist was needed,...
by design | May 4, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector As I’ve written about on several occasions, I’ve become interested in woodworking over the last twenty years. I’ve always envied those workers who could take a pile of lumber and turn it into a beautiful house. I’ve marveled at how effortlessly some...
by design | Apr 27, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector The first thing I want to make clear is that I am a Christian. No, I’m not the best one, and I hope I’m not the worst. Still, I believe in the teachings of Christianity and that Jesus was the son of God, in other words, God in God. With this...
by design | Apr 20, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector It’s that time of year that might be the best. The weather is warm enough to forget about heavy coats, but cool enough to keep a light jacket handy. Yards are mowed and manicured, and shrubs and flowers are bursting with colors. I am in a transition...
