by design | Dec 27, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was in early December the year I met him. Jimmy Duncan called to see if I would come to downtown Knoxville and meet Zane Daniel. The two lawyers had established Daniel & Duncan law firm and wanted to talk to me about working for them. I...
by design | Dec 20, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Christmas 2021 is almost here! Even with supply chain issues, the holiday is just days away. Shoppers were advised months ago to order gifts early. A year after COVID slammed our nation, signs of Christmas can be seen throughout our...
by design | Dec 13, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com They were alumni from the same high school and siblings from the Mynatt family. They passed away only days apart. Carol Ann Mynatt Fortner and Randall Lee Mynatt’s family have long been a part of the Halls Community. ...
by design | Dec 6, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was before the days of iPads, iPods, and smart phones. Christmas 1964 was the Christmas before our dairy farmer father developed a life-changing heart condition. I’m not sure exactly how it came about, but “piano” landed on my Christmas list. ...
by design | Nov 29, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com They strolled across the wooded area pecking at the ground for food. They were in no hurry, and they did not seem stressed. The beautiful wild turkeys were totally unaware of the COVID pandemic assaulting our world. ...
by design | Nov 22, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major In the midst of fall’s beautiful leaves appeared a glimpse of Christmas colors. The image was striking. The red and green seemed quite appropriate as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. After all, the festive day of parades and gatherings on the...
