Monthly Archives: December 2014

Sweetest addition arrived late to cookie exchange

This was the 11th year for our annual cookie exchange and, by now, it just wouldn’t seem like Christmas without it. Our spouses and families have come to look forward to it, and we know all the “rules” for getting … Continue reading

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Houston, we don’t have a problem

If Stephen Wicks, the curator at the Knoxville Museum of Art, ever decides to change careers, he needs to be a travel agent. I can’t imagine anyone putting together a more interesting, educational and fun three-night trip than the one … Continue reading

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‘Steered’ to perfection at Caracol

Several weeks ago, more than 40 East Tennesseans headed to Houston on an art trip arranged by Knoxville Museum of Art Curator Stephen Wicks and Krishna Adams, also of the museum. As Alan and I got ready that Thursday to … Continue reading

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United Way givers treated to Alison Krauss

If, as is said in 2 Corinthians, “God loveth a cheerful giver,” Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd has made God love us a little more — because he made us a little more cheerful about our giving! How? Boyd, this year’s … Continue reading

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