From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — As many of you know I was raised by my Great Aunt Anzie. Aunt Anzie was a full-bloodied Cherokee old maid of a woman whom I cherished deeply and still do. A large woman with long gray and white hair that she […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — As many of you know I was raised by my Great Aunt Anzie. Aunt Anzie was a full-bloodied Cherokee old maid of a woman whom I cherished deeply and still do. A large woman with long gray and white hair that she […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — When God created dogs and bunny rabbits she must have had a smile on her face. Sending you our blessings and best wishes that on this special holy day for Christians that you find the time to enjoy all of God’s creations […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — When God created dogs and bunny rabbits she must have had a smile on her face. Sending you our blessings and best wishes that on this special holy day for Christians that you find the time to enjoy all of God’s creations […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 — All my life I have “created” my own families. Maybe I do that because as an only child I sought solace, companionship, “brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers” that meet your needs when those needs are not met in your life. So, it was […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — All my life I have “created” my own families. Maybe I do that because as an only child I sought solace, companionship, “brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers” that meet your needs when those needs are not met in your life. So, it was […]

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 the Back of Eddy Creek On Lake Barkley – Kay has spent the day working in her gardens and I have spent the day preparing for the Storm Lake, Ia. Leadership consultation later in April. However, I visited today my favorite eating and hang out in Princeton – Peggy’s Cafe – to catch up […]

From the Back of Eddy Creek On Lake Barkley – Kay has spent the day working in her gardens and I have spent the day preparing for the Storm Lake, Ia. Leadership consultation later in April. However, I visited today my favorite eating and hang out in Princeton – Peggy’s Cafe – to catch up […]

Lake Barkley — Ty Edwards, a family member, a fellow “brother” and Marine, while training troops last week in Afghanistan was ambushed and shot in the head. An update follows: From Kay — Hello everyone. I called and spoke this morning to Tommy Edwards. He seemed more hopeful today than last night. He said Debbie […]

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 […]