One of my favorite breeds of dog has always been the Mountain Feist, primarily because they’re so incredibly smart. Those who own these wiry little dogs would tell you their intelligence is …

The older I get, the more I appreciate my roots. In our home, we mostly listened to gospel and country music, but my sister Taunya and I added a dose of rock to the playlist when mom and dad …

A mom who asked her little boy what he wanted for Christmas was a bit surprised by his answer. “I’d like a brother,” the little fellow said. “Oh, that’s a big gift,” the mom …

There’s just something about living in Madison County. I was born here. I grew up here and chose to live here in my adulthood and have no regrets about my decision to remain loyal to my roots. …

It’s been several years since I told you about the city slicker who bought a cattle ranch out West. Friends who came for a visit asked the name of his spread. “I wanted to call it the …

Kentucky is strong. Our state is resilient. Although Kentuckians have differences they are put aside when we need each other. After a deadly EF-4 tornado ripped through Pulaski and Laurel …

A man making his first skydive was falling through the air, unable to get his parachute to open. Try as he might, it wasn’t budging. In a panic, he yelled to a fellow who was flying up toward him: …

I’ve long advocated that Peter Edward Rose deserves a spot in Cooperstown. The late and former Cincinnati superstar was finally reinstated into baseball Tuesday after literally serving a …

You may remember the story about the husband who had read one of those self-help books called “How to be a Real Man.” After finishing the book, he stormed into the kitchen, pointed his finger in …

Mother’s Day is a special time of the year. If you still have your Mother, call her, hug her, visit her, take advantage of every opportunity to spend time with her and not just on the day …

Bubba was showing his lazy side, sitting on the couch doing nothing all day except watching football on TV when his wife yelled from upstairs: “Do you ever get a sharp pain in your backside …

We don’t live in Mayberry anymore. As much as I like the idea of living in a city with no crime and no worries and a life of simplicity, unfortunately, it doesn’t exist. Even the town …

Perhaps you heard about the brothers down the road who used a saw to cut several inches from a joist at the top of their barn door so that their mule could fit through without his ears rubbing. …

The Pope has always been one of the most central religious figures in our society. I wasn’t raised a Catholic and admit I’m not versed in the church and its core beliefs. But Mom and Dad …

Easter is a special time to celebrate. For as long as I can remember, our family has always celebrated the risen Savior and dressed our best on Easter Sunday. I can remember Mom and Dad taking …

In the 1980s, California was the place to be. Business was booming, and folks from all over America were drawn to opportunities in the Golden State. So many people were moving west that you’d see …

One of Bubba’s co-workers saw him eating pickled pigs feet for lunch and scolded him. “You know people who eat pork die young,” the co-worker said. “I’ll have you know my …

A husband walked out in the yard to find his wife in tears. He asked what was wrong. “Just look at that flower I planted last week,” she said, pointing to a lifeless clump of brown leaves. …

What was it like to live in Berea in 1925? Rhonda and I had that very conversation at dinner recently and it made me think of how far society has come in the last century. For curiosity …

A lady was having a group of women from her church over for dinner and she wanted to serve them something extraordinary. “Our little boy has picked a basket of mushrooms,” her husband said. …