America’s Trojan Horse

America’s Trojan Horse   “Hope” is a thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – Emily Dickinson By Dr. Jim Ferguson There is an old Hebrew proverb that advises:...

Contrasts

Contrasts I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. Humorist Will Rogers By Dr. Jim Ferguson If you ever wondered why our country is such a mess, just consider the recent “catfight” in the House of Representatives between AOC, MTG and...

Apps

Apps By Dr. Jim Ferguson Rush Limbaugh once said, “Liberals are always liberals first.” What I think he meant was that certain principles are preeminent in each of us.  I’ll use myself as an example. I am a Christian first and Becky’s husband. And because I do not...

Culled

Culled My revenge will be success and making America great again. President Trump By Dr. Jim Ferguson One of the painful truths about gardening is that you must prune if you want to produce. Perhaps my reluctance is because our South Knoxville soil is so bad that I’m...

The Apology

The Apology Never confuse education with intelligence; you can have a PhD and still be an idiot. Richard Feynman (theoretical physicist)  By Dr. Jim Ferguson I may owe my readers an apology if this week’s column is not perfect. I use that superlative whimsically...

Delusional Thinking

Delusional Thinking   When debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of losers. Socrates   By Dr. Jim Ferguson   Becky and I enjoy watching sports, but I focus on the sport that is “in season.” I’ll watch some of the National Hockey League playoffs...