Thought for the week: Cheerfulness is its own reward, but not its only reward. When you sow a positive attitude, you’ll reap a positive life.Â
In recent years, Middle Tennessee — and Williamson County in particular — has experienced unprecedented growth as large numbers of people have moved here from other parts of the country. With no state income tax and a vibrant, diverse, growing economy, we have become a popular landing spot f…
Oftentimes people who become notable or notorious come to your attention in unusual ways.Â
If you’re a grandparent, you don’t need Grandparents Day, observed on Sept. 12, to remind you of the joys of having grandchildren. Yet, you might want to use this day as an opportunity to think about ways to help provide for your grandchildren’s future. Â
This past weekend, we were thrilled to attend the Chukkers for Charity polo match. While I am sure friends and family get tired of me talking about the Brentwood Rotary’s Inclusive Playgrounds campaign, any nonprofit that benefits children with diverse abilities is a winner in my book. Â
Overnight on Aug. 21, an entire community was washed away in the deadliest flooding event in Middle Tennessee history. We lost 22 neighbors, parents, friends and precious little ones.Â
Even though I consider myself to be somewhat of a writer, I don’t think I could ever adequately describe how sick I am of the divisiveness plaguing our country right now, and as it has been the past few years.Â
Thought for the week: God has made many promises to you, and He will keep every single one of them. Your job is to trust God’s word and to live accordingly.Â
By my count, Honey and I have moved nine times during our married life. At every location, we’ve always run across memorable people.Â
As the Herald staff was planning stories for our news budget, a story that I was working on made me think. I have been asking community members and leaders to share their memories of where they were when the horrific events of Sept. 11 occurred.Â
I’m counting my blessings for all we have been given, as there is so much suffering in the world right now. Â
Apparently, according to all of the commercials out there these days targeting only old people, no matter what they’re advertising, I’m supposed to be practicing Tai Chi in a park somewhere with a bunch of other old people, or tottering into the kitchen to interrupt my wife as she’s making s…
The longest-suffering nation in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti, my beloved country, was struck by a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake a few weeks ago. Days later, they were deluged by the tropical depression Grace. Â
It is funny how new words sneak into our vernacular. Words you have never heard of, like humblebrag, zoomer and D-lister, are suddenly common phrases thrown around on the internet. I looked them up so I could use them correctly in the future to show how dope I am, as well as the added bonus …
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Editor’s note: A version of this letter to the editor appeared in the Tennessean on July 27, 2021.Â
It’s back to school but who says it’s just for kids.Â
Some stock market observers note that historically, the market does better at certain times of year. Does it make sense to let that drive your investment strategy?Â
The past two weeks, I feel like my columns have been more outspoken than I normally am. I’ve had several emails, messages and comments that I am brave for tackling these topics. Â
To the Editor,Â
Thought for the week: Here is a time-tested formula for success: Have faith in God and do the work. Hard work is not simply a proven way to get ahead. It’s also part of God’s plan for all his children (including you). Â
Not too long ago, I wrote about some interesting (at least to me, anyway) people I’d met along my journey through life. Here are a few more.Â
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