by design | Aug 1, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector We recently sold our condominium in Gallatin. The timing seemed right: Madden is now a teenager, Lacey’s family is always busy with something, and the price of the extras was mounting. The sale was easy. We listed the place one day and sold it the next....
by design | Jul 25, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector My appreciation for craftsmen has grown lately. That’s because we’ve called on their services for several projects. Now, I’m not talking about those who paint or carve or sculpt. Instead, the craftsmen that have helped me are roofers, plumbers, and...
by design | Jul 18, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector My dear wife Amy bought me a Kindle Fire so that I would have something from which to read books on the beach when we take our vacation. I like this new one because its battery lasts a long time, and the device can hold bunches of books without weighing...
by design | Jul 11, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I’m perplexed right now. Things are bouncing around in my head that have me so confused that I feel like screaming. Of course, any time I use some electronic device, I make a mistake that brings on panic and frustration. I wrote a column on Monday. I...
by design | Jul 5, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector The Karns community is up in arms over the proposed construction of Belltown. This development is supposed to be a community within itself. I’ve never known what that is, but the developer, Smithbilt Homes, declares it offers the best of living. It also...
by design | Jun 27, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector After the last column on battling inflation, I was surprised that folks contacted me to ask about sharing some of the things Amy and I did to get through the tough times. Of course, then can’t compare with the mess we find ourselves in now. Price gouging...
