As I have matured as a person and professional, I have come to appreciate, respect and even grow fond of those professionals and colleagues, who hold opinions contrary to my own. I believe this is part of the maturation process that, too often, many people resist as it maybe human nature to seek out and […]

Princeton Hosiery Mill, Princeton, Ky The Princeton Hosiery Mill dominated industry in the small Southern town of Princeton, Ky, known in the 50s and 60s as the “World’s Friendliest Town.” The massive building consumed two plus square blocks in an old brick building plus a dye house and a warehouse consuming another couple of acres. […]

From the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley – This was not a surprise to me but it is one of those things that you are never ready to accept. This is the letter I wrote to her daughter Mary Brooks today. Rest in peace “Mom” you can never be replaced. Love, peace and […]

1976 From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Someone usually asks me about this time of the year: “Why do you shave your head?” “Are you taking chemo?” “Or, geez you are going bald aren’t you?” Well, the explanation as to why this time of the year I have […]

1976 From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Someone usually asks me about this time of the year: “Why do you shave your head?” “Are you taking chemo?” “Or, geez you are going bald aren’t you?” Well, the explanation as to why this time of the year I have […]

UPDATE: I was mistaken. The ceremony was Friday not Saturday and my friend Rachel Vickery was kind enough to send a photo to reassure me there was a crowd. My apologies for jumping to an inappropriate conclusion based on lack of sufficient data. Dr. D. From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on […]

UPDATE: I was mistaken. The ceremony was Friday not Saturday and my friend Rachel Vickery was kind enough to send a photo to reassure me there was a crowd. My apologies for jumping to an inappropriate conclusion based on lack of sufficient data. Dr. D. From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on […]

(L-R) German Ace Franz Stigler, artist Ernie Boyett, and B-17 pilot Charlie Brown. Look carefully at the B-17 and note how shot up it is – one engine dead, tail, horizontal stabilizer and nose shot up.. It was ready to fall out of the sky. (This is a painting done by an artist from the […]

(L-R) German Ace Franz Stigler, artist Ernie Boyett, and B-17 pilot Charlie Brown. Look carefully at the B-17 and note how shot up it is – one engine dead, tail, horizontal stabilizer and nose shot up.. It was ready to fall out of the sky. (This is a painting done by an artist from the […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Easter was always a special time of the year for my Mother. Being a good southern cook and loving blooming flowers of spring time, she always looked forward to laying out a big dinner spread and having all her family over to […]

From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek – Lake Barkley — Easter was always a special time of the year for my Mother. Being a good southern cook and loving blooming flowers of spring time, she always looked forward to laying out a big dinner spread and having all her family over to […]

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 […]

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. […]