by design | Apr 10, 2023 | Baker, Columnist
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com When I first started writing this weekly column for The Knoxville Focus, Steve Hunley asked me to come up with a name for my column. I thought back to many years ago when my Dad told me “Everything looks easy from a...
by design | Jul 15, 2013 | Baker, Columnist
By Sarah Baker bakers@knoxfocus.com Many of you probably saw a block buster movie a few years ago called The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock. The movie tells the true story of Michael Oher, a traumatized kid who goes on to become a first round NFL draft pick with...
by design | Jun 17, 2013 | Baker, Columnist
By Sarah Baker Friends of Literacy hosted a Readers’ Night Out event at Union Avenue Books on June 16. Local authors including Art Smith, Vince Vawter, Marilyn Kallet, Marcel Browers, Carole Anne Borges, Emily Strout and Pamela Schoenewaldt read excerpts from their...
by design | Jun 10, 2013 | Baker, Columnist
By Sarah Baker Last summer, I had my dream European Vacation paid for by someone who loves me. This summer, I’m back to my own budget. Therefore, I have devised a list of my favorite stay-cation choices for the summer. 1. Take a picnic and hike at Big South...
by design | May 6, 2013 | Baker, Columnist
By Sarah Baker According to the Book of Titus, older women are to mentor younger women on how to be good wives, mothers, and community members. Yet in today’s society it is becoming increasingly more difficult for women to empower one another because we are so busy...
by design | Mar 5, 2013 | Baker, Columnist
By Sarah Baker Russia’s recent shocking encounter with a meteor brought some much needed attention to my hometown of Middlesboro, Kentucky. Just under two hours north of Knoxville, my hometown of about 10,000 residents is nestled against the Tennessee and Virginia...
