by Ralphine Major | Jan 4, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “She understands the true meaning,” I said as I heard her say without hesitation that her family would still have Christmas even if they had no presents. It was Christmas Eve, and the lady in the news had lost her home—a victim of the many...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 28, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was a warm, sunny December day—perfect weather for a parade in East Tennessee! On Saturday, December 12, 2015, the Second Annual Corryton Christmas Parade full of floats including the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), all sizes of vehicles,...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 21, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “It was a goal,” he said of the three words: “Home for Christmas.” The very thought of getting home in time for Christmas kept hope alive. Hope was important for someone thousands of miles from home. It was especially important for someone trying...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 14, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was a beautiful day for a parade! On Sunday, December 6, the Gibbs Christmas Parade was nearly 120 entries strong, a far cry from the first parade six years ago. My vantage point was different this year. Instead of watching from the sidelines, I...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 7, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Signs of the season are everywhere, not only in decorations but in the kindness of strangers in everyday life. Each courteous act brings to life the songs of Elvis and Alan Jackson urging that we carry the Christmas spirit with us every day. The...
