President Trump has been musing about whether he's the most powerful man in world history, and judging by the results lately, the answer is definitely "no." It's certainly true that Trump has …

If last week proved anything, it's that summer has officially made its home in West Tennessee. That kinda heat that fogs your glasses the moment you step outside. The kinda heat that sends you …

Just why does the city want us to adopt its owned property and make it look good? Well, several years ago, we, as citizens of the city, wanted to participate in keeping the landscaping areas around …

I don’t want to complain too much about rain in July. Anyone who has lived in Tennessee very long knows that summer can turn hot and dry in a hurry. A good rain can be a blessing. It keeps the …

This week marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most important moments in American history. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. …

I sometimes wonder when boredom got a bad reputation. When I was growing up in Dresden, boredom was not a problem to be solved. It was the start of my next adventure or creation!  A boring …

My View From Here (My Home Town). So, if you have looked at Facebook lately, there are so many comments regarding the grass height and general messy yards around Dresden (inside city limits, that …

As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, it is worth remembering that July 4, 1776, did not come out of nowhere. The Declaration of Independence was not the result of one …

June 7 is not as famous as July 4. Most Americans know July 4, 1776, as the day connected with the Declaration of Independence. It is the date printed at the top of the document. It is the day we …

Not just reading it …. but holding it. The weight of it. The smell of the ink. The sound of the pages turning at the breakfast table or on the couch while coffee cools beside ya. In a world where …

Dear Lizzie, Do kids still do artwork in elementary school and get judged? Well, yes they do. I just recently came across this young man. Let me introduce Ronin Murillo. He is a first grader …

It’s that time of year when it seems like everyone is getting ready to head south or east to spend a week or so at the beach or some other vacation destination. We travel every year about this …

My dad mentioned something recently that I have not stopped thinking about. He said younger generations can get almost anywhere with a phone, but many of us have no idea where we actually are. …

It's that time again where a lot of young boys & girls turn into young men & women by graduating from either high school or from college. May is generally the time set aside to have a …

If two people stand on opposite porches in Dresden, they may not even be looking at the same world. One person may look out and see a beautiful oak tree. Another may see leaves they have to rake …

This week, the Met Gala filled telephone screens with flashing lights, designer gowns, celebrities, and enough cameras to light up half of New York City. And here at home, Dresden had the Iris …

So, you are looking forward to a vacation soon—to a beach far away or a trip to another country. You haven’t traveled in a while, and you know you need a passport. You either already have one or …

For the past year or so, artificial intelligence has felt like a fast-moving conversation that most of us are still trying to understand. At first, it seemed almost like a novelty. People used it to …

Every town has a festival. Some have barbecue cook-offs, some have parades, some have fairs with rides that make you question your life choices halfway through a spin. And here in Dresden, we’ve …

Last year around this time, I wrote a piece about the importance of the arts in our schools. Shortly after it was posted, I was contacted by a stranger, my now-friend and colleague Mr. JC …