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TikTok war looks a lot like another conflict

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 22 years since the Persian Gulf War began.We all remember the images and explosions the CNN reporters broadcast live from their ninth-floor room in the Al … more

BARRY CURRIN | 3/2/22

Greenway goals for 2022

Like many organizations, the board of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway sets goals at the first of the year. In the time I have been privileged to serve, these goals have been achievable, but not … more

CAMERON FISHER | 2/28/22

GOP aiding and comforting the enemy

I’m old enough to remember when rabid rightist Republicans proclaimed “Better Dead Than Red” and insisted that anyone who was “soft” on Russia should leave this country and go live over … more

DICK POLMAN | 2/28/22

Rhea map full of fascinating information about Tennessee

Do you like maps? I always have, but my son thinks there’s something wrong with me because I like maps so much. I’ve been known to download maps on the internet and stare, shaking my head in … more

By BILL CAREY | 2/28/22

Don't take the credit

When I talk about my latest book to civic groups, I use a surefire laugh line. The book includes a listing of thousands of famous people who have visited my hometown of Chattanooga. While compiling … more

DAVID CARROLL | 2/25/22

How much is enough?

My ambition is gone. All leaked out. The tropics will do that to you. The ocean. The music. The heat. The alcohol.Thank God I saved a little money. I’d starve.I haven’t always been like this. I … more

BUZZ THOMAS | 2/25/22

RIP P.J. O'Rourke

It was my great fortune to have known the libertarian political satirist P.J. O’Rourke. We served on panels, did media together and hung out some. He died last week at age 74 from lung … more

RON HART | 2/23/22

Offer the homeless food you would eat

Life is funny — I don’t mean comedic funny — but strange, unusual, odd and even bizarre funny at times. Growing up we seldom saw anyone that might be labeled a “curb person” or “person … more

GARY MATHENY | 2/23/22

The metaverse sounds like fun and games

Do you have chronic back pain? Is the boss on your back again about the Johnson deal that you just can’t seem to close? Are you ever — I mean, are you ever — going to weed … more

BARRY CURRIN | 2/23/22

Thomas faces affirmative action on high court

Exactly 10 years ago, the Supreme Court was presented with a case involving affirmative action. The majority rejected a policy employed by the University of Texas that allowed it to consider race as … more

CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 2/21/22

Adequate accommodations

“I can always sleep in my rain jacket,” my husband, Peter, announced.Vacationing in rental homes is usually a bit of an adventure. We don’t need luxurious digs, and instead look for apartments … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 2/21/22

Listening to the bells

The bells ring more or less all the time here. My husband, Peter, and I are in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a city filled with old churches. Every old church has at least a couple of old bells, … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 2/18/22

The roller coaster gospel

Do you remember the roller coaster? The way it felt when the Earth dropped out from under you on that first big hill? Or even the merry-go-round with its brightly colored horses hopping happily along … more

BUZZ THOMAS | 2/18/22

The new generation gap

The first time I noticed it was in the 1970s. The generation gap had arrived at my junior high school. The principal was in his 60s, and he was the personification of the term “old school.”When … more

DAVID CARROLL | 2/18/22

Everyone loves Dolly, no last name necessary

I spent the entire morning last Saturday watching the news. I’m not sure why, because I rarely do this. Like lots of people, I follow dozens of news feeds on social media, and that’s … more

BARRY CURRIN | 2/16/22

Those mother truckers

The all-knowing, Teen Beat Magazine cover-looking son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau, made a boo-boo. He inherited his prime ministering bitness from his dad, so he thought … more

RON HART | 2/16/22

A historic bridge and the Candies Creek Greenway

Members of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway board and other guests on Jan. 27 attended a “retreat” to spend some time on projects and items pertaining to the future of greenways in our … more

CAMERON FISHER | 2/14/22

Brace yourself. You will get old.

I got old. Don’t ask me how. It just happened. You’ll know you’ve arrived when your skin looks like the skin on those cold dead chickens at … more

BUZZ THOMAS | 2/14/22

Beware of COVID testing in the rear

As an avid social media user, I enjoy collecting misspellings, misinterpretations and other mishaps. When I began using them in my columns, the response was encouraging. Many of you began sending in … more

DAVID CARROLL | 2/11/22

Progress is something to celebrate

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2/11/22