Just last week, I wrote about one of the hardest parts of this job — showing up to cover something that may be the worst day of someone else’s life. Saturday morning, those words came back …
During that time, I’ve attended hundreds — probably thousands — of public meetings. I’ve sat through meetings where everyone agreed and you wondered why you were there. I’ve also been in …
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves...for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ” — Romans 12:19 That verse appeared while I was scrolling TikTok one …
If you've lived very long, you've seen it happen. You spend years helping someone. You answer the late-night phone calls. You write the recommendation letter. You make introductions. You donate …
Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those …
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is enjoying summer and has found a way to cope with this Kentucky heat and humidity. Around here, we know it's probably going to stick around until the first of …
Hello friends! I hope you’re doing well. As I write this, I’m sitting in an airport with plenty of time to think, and one thing keeps coming to mind. Why are so many people so concerned with …
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about perception. The basic point was simple: two people can read the exact same thing, witness the exact same event, or hear the exact same statement and walk away …
Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing well. By the time you read this, I'll probably be somewhere in Florida spending a week with family. I'm looking forward to it. Traveling has always been …
There was a time when people rarely talked about mental health. If someone was struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or emotional exhaustion, they often kept it to themselves. Many believed …
If you spend much time on social media, you might think Clay County is falling apart. Every day there seems to be a new complaint, a new controversy, or a new reason why things aren’t good …
One of the most interesting things I've learned over the years is that two people can look at the exact same situation and walk away with completely different opinions. Neither person may be …
Hello friends! First, I want to thank everyone who took the time to read, share and comment on my last column. I was honestly overwhelmed by the response. It came closer to being a …
Hello friends! Over the last few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on Manchester, Clay County, and my years living and working here. Whether it was my time in tourism or simply …
There’s something powerful about being appreciated. It doesn’t cost a dime, doesn’t take much time and yet it can completely change a person’s day — sometimes even their life. …
Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing well. Me? Honestly, I’m doing better than I have in a long time — aside from needing to lose a few pounds. I’m happy, I’m free, and I’m enjoying life …
I hope everyone is loving this beautiful fall weather. It truly is one of the best times of year here in our neck of the woods. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and there’s something …
“…How do rumors get started? They’re started by the jealous people And they get mad seeing something they had And somebody else is holding…” Those are lyrics from the song …
Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court. Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …
There’s no denying it — people are still talking about what happened at Manchester Square. What was supposed to be a promotional livestream for an upcoming “Redneck Brawl” event quickly …