Voices

Empathy

ADDRESSING Life: Seeing through different eyes

Oct 11, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

So I try to be like youTry to feel it like you doBut without you it’s no useI can’t see what you seeWhen I look at the world ~U2 I think we would all agree that s.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads: Getting Mad At Anger

Oct 10, 2018 at 08:00 am by Dads2Dads

  We all get angry. We say things we really don’t mean and do things that hurt others. Then, we regret our words and actions. But we justify our anger by convinci.... Read More
Phil Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn

Opinion: Why are Democrats so stupid?

Oct 07, 2018 at 09:39 am by Jason Bennett

An open letter to Tennessee Democrats. In November 2016, Democrats woke up to a complete nightmare. All of the polling leading up to Nov. 9 suggested a significant Clinton vi.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads:The Power of Mentoring

Oct 03, 2018 at 07:00 am by Dads2Dads

A recent report, The Power of Relationships: How and Why American Adults Step Up to Mentor the Nation’s Youth, reveals what adults think about mentoring kids who ar.... Read More

Opinion: We’ve been in a trade war for years now. We’ve only just begun to fight back.

Oct 02, 2018 at 10:00 am by clervin

I’m penning this article at this time due to the increasing frequency of reports in the media and commercials decrying a trade war and emotionally pleading for its victi.... Read More
Yom Kippur

In Honor of Yom Kippur. Let's Not Forget Forgiveness.

Sep 27, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

“Forgive and forget”, that’s what they say. It’s good advice, but it’s not very practical. When someone hurts us, we want to hurt them back. When.... Read More
Brett Kavanaugh

Opinion: The Kavanaugh Confirmation Circus proves system needs to be changed

Sep 24, 2018 at 09:30 am by clervin

This opinion piece concerns the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court, but before anyone loses their mind in pre-judgement of me, I’m not attacking accuser Chr.... Read More

Parenting Styles: At the Zoo

Sep 17, 2018 at 10:01 am by Paulette Jackson

We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zooHow about you, you, you?’You can go, too, too, tooWe can stay all day!               .... Read More

Your Vote Matters!

Sep 13, 2018 at 10:00 am by Chloe Cerutti

Fourth Estate or Deep State

Opinion: Yes Virginia, there is a 'Deep State'

Sep 12, 2018 at 12:00 pm by clervin

I am still unsure what exactly to make of the New York Times-published anonymous opinion piece ostensibly penned by a "senior official" in the Trump administration. I am posi.... Read More
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"The Wounded Piano"

Coffee and Contemplation: The Wounded Piano

Sep 11, 2018 at 08:00 am by The Old Wolf

THE WOUNDED PIANO       My name is Bobby Turman, and I work at Cannonsburgh Village. One of the passions I get to enjoy is researching some of the artifacts.... Read More
Texas Rangers by Kevin Stockton

Remembering Heroes on Sept. 11: The Tough People That Do

Sep 10, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson 2

He pours it black every morningthen thumbs through the classifiedsIt seems there ain't no catchin' a breakSince the job market took a diveThe rough and tumble can knock you to.... Read More