by Ralphine Major | Feb 27, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Perhaps in the early 1900s it was a common sight. Today, it is historical. I marvel not only at the scene, but more so that anyone even had a camera and would have the presence of mind to capture on film the threshing machine event. The late...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 20, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The question was asked by his grandson in an e-mail. “Do you remember what kind/model of car you had to travel back and forth to your grandparents’ house?” Navigating through keystrokes and clicks on his computer, the grandfather answered: “My...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 13, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major With a computer and a sharp mind, the lengthy e-mails to his grandson and nephew’s inquiries answered their questions about family. At the same time, he was describing life in the early 1900s with much clarity and detail. Informally titled “back...
by Ralphine Major | Feb 6, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It started with a simple question. But, Woodrow Luttrell went way beyond the answer, describing a way of life most of us have never known. He communicated with family by computer well into his nineties, providing a treasure-trove of memories about...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 30, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “After two years (1962-1963) of practicing general dentistry in the Knoxville area, I knew that, rather than general practice, there was more in the profession that I wanted.” Those words were expressed by Perry McGinnis, though they could describe...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 23, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Be still and know that I am God . . .” (Psalms 46:10, KJV). It is among my favorite Bible verses. I see it printed on pens, cups, and cards. This comforting verse always comes to mind when I see single snowflakes falling to the ground and blanketing...
