Several years ago I purchased 5.5 acres of land in a rural area north of my home in Knoxville, Tennessee. My original intent was to build a house on it, and I may still someday, but really I just wanted some land. At the time someone told me, "That's a wise investment, because they ain't …
Month: January 2019
In The Moment
The old saying goes, "History repeats itself." The negative spin on that statement is also an oldie: "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it." Both statements certainly hold wisdom, but I would submit that forgetting our history, in an of itself, may be the bigger tragedy. As technological and social connections advance, …
A Gap Between Worlds
Despite varying opinions, the drive through central Virginia on I-81, particularly the stretch between Roanoke and Strasburg, is nothing short of stunning. On a clear day travelers are treated to a vibrant landscape framed by dotted hilltops to the west, which spring up suddenly and very near the roadway, then flow gently down to join …
Each Step a Story 