by Ralphine Major | Oct 16, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major I got as close to the stage as I could and snapped a photo with my instamatic camera. In those days, I do not think I had even heard of a camera with a telephoto lens or zoom feature. Satisfied that I had captured the image on film, I returned to...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 2, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major A mere mention of the place can bring to mind childhood memories and special times, though there was a time when its popularity seemed to fade. The architecture of ranch-style homes and others nearly eliminated the front porch as many of us remember...
by Ralphine Major | Sep 25, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major There were no flashing lights, little fanfare, and barely any movement on stage. The simple setting seemed to match the artist and his music. It was during the seventies and eighties. Usually, I preferred another record album over concert tickets. ...
by Ralphine Major | Sep 18, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major They are considered among our most prized possessions. Whether in formal settings or candid snapshots, family photos are treasures that are to be enjoyed again and again. They are reminders of special times in our lives and places we have been...
by Ralphine Major | Sep 11, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The power of a printed paper! Distributed weekly, the far-reaching impact of The Knoxville Focus is remarkable. Through it, I have been connected to people I never knew and reconnected to others with whom I had lost touch. Perry and Carol McGinnis...
