From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — So, we thought that we had problems with deer in the South. Imagine if you find yourself waking up to look out to the front yard and see these fellows. Magnificant creatures. Rocky Mountain Elk simply don’t like folks taking over their […]

Here is what our front yard looks like from the hot tub area of the cabin From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — We are so grateful that life at Lake Barkley is slowly getting back to some resemblance of normality yet it will never be the same here. […]

Here is what our front yard looks like from the hot tub area of the cabin From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — We are so grateful that life at Lake Barkley is slowly getting back to some resemblance of normality yet it will never be the same here. […]

The world is a dangerous place and now and then we have to be prepared to defend ourselves, our families and our loved ones. This is what happens when such action is needed. For those of you contemplating getting a CCW permit, if you do so, remember it is valuable to you only if you […]

The world is a dangerous place and now and then we have to be prepared to defend ourselves, our families and our loved ones. This is what happens when such action is needed. For those of you contemplating getting a CCW permit, if you do so, remember it is valuable to you only if you […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — I am often asked: “Why do you enjoy your work?” after all it is very stressful at times; you never seem to “get away” from it all; and sometimes the folks you deal with can be very difficult and at other times […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — I am often asked: “Why do you enjoy your work?” after all it is very stressful at times; you never seem to “get away” from it all; and sometimes the folks you deal with can be very difficult and at other times […]

Brother Bert Ballard, Brother Jim Suitor, and Me From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — My ole buddy Bert Ballard (Sept. 30, 1929 – March 25, 2002) is sorely missed. Bert and I were friends from the first day we met and shared a beer at the old Holiday […]

Brother Bert Ballard, Brother Jim Suitor, and Me From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — My ole buddy Bert Ballard (Sept. 30, 1929 – March 25, 2002) is sorely missed. Bert and I were friends from the first day we met and shared a beer at the old Holiday […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley —It’s cold here tonight in Kentucky and that’s why I don’t like March in the Commonwealth one day it’s beautiful and the next it’s dreary. My Momma would have called this “Dogwood” winter since what few dogwoods that are left are trying to […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley —It’s cold here tonight in Kentucky and that’s why I don’t like March in the Commonwealth one day it’s beautiful and the next it’s dreary. My Momma would have called this “Dogwood” winter since what few dogwoods that are left are trying to […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Well, for those of you that know me well you have figured out that I am a dog lover. When my friend Paul at Tybee and then Tracy out in Denver sent me the Skidboot You Tube video I confess I got […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Well, for those of you that know me well you have figured out that I am a dog lover. When my friend Paul at Tybee and then Tracy out in Denver sent me the Skidboot You Tube video I confess I got […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — The annual cancer checkup went just fine for another year. Two more to go unless the clock gets reset and I should be declared cancer free. I do have to have an ultrasound and some additional preventative tests on April 15th. How […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — The annual cancer checkup went just fine for another year. Two more to go unless the clock gets reset and I should be declared cancer free. I do have to have an ultrasound and some additional preventative tests on April 15th. How […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — I always dread this day even with Valium to take the edge off of things. However, I am now understanding and empathetic for what women undergo when they visit their OBGYN. Much like “Peter” on Family Guy I feel “violated” by my […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — I always dread this day even with Valium to take the edge off of things. However, I am now understanding and empathetic for what women undergo when they visit their OBGYN. Much like “Peter” on Family Guy I feel “violated” by my […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — You just know I have told people over my 58-years. You just know. Maybe it is intuition, a feeling, a sixth sense or something even more esoteric but whatever it is you just know. You know within 30-seconds of meeting someone whether […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — You just know I have told people over my 58-years. You just know. Maybe it is intuition, a feeling, a sixth sense or something even more esoteric but whatever it is you just know. You know within 30-seconds of meeting someone whether […]

Chuck Howell and I were managers with the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1980s. TVA is an outdated, outmoded and grossly mis-managed public utility that President Ronald Reagan would have been wise to have “sunset” during his tenure (my editorial comment). What follows is his take on the Presidential election. Please enjoy while I go […]