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Remembering a baseball hero
As we get older, we are seeing many famous or important sports figures pass away. It was indeed a sad day for me and millions of other baseball fans to hear of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose. He was 83 years old, but I will always remember him as a young man playing…
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Will the real Kamala Harris please tell the truth?
If you read older news articles from the past on some of Kamala Harris’ policies, you will find that they are totally different viewpoints than what she is now professing to believe. The same goes for some of the old TV news clips that one can easily find on the internet. In the past, she…
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Football in rural America bonds communities together
Whether you are a die-hard football fan or just a casual observer, there is no doubt you could be part of a community every week that supports teams from your school. High school football in rural communities, especially locations in Appalachia or the South, brings rabid fans together every Friday night. There is something about…
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The English language can be funny
English is sometimes a funny language and here are a few words and other things to ponder. Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? Why is pneumonia spelled with a “P?” My dad always laughed at this and asked why it did not start with “N.” Why are there interstate highways in…
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Volunteer firefighters deserve praise
Volunteer firefighters play a crucial role in most communities, often stepping up to protect their neighbors without expecting anything in return. Hopefully you will never need them. But if you do, they are there 24 hours a day and 365 days per year. They not only fight fires at homes, but also businesses. About 70%…
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Do not let election year turn friends into enemies
Some of you may be conservative and some of you may be liberal. Some of you may be middle of the road or moderate. Regardless of which way you lean politically, we are all Americans. Election year, especially one with a hotly contested presidential race can be a heated time for our citizens. Throw in…
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Remembering some of the schools from the past
I recently attended my 50th high school reunion. I graduated from Williamson High School way back in 1974, and like so many other schools, it no longer exists. In fact, my former grade schools at Nolan and Chattroy Junior High, where I went for my freshman year, are also gone. All of those schools left…
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More tires cleaned up from Tug River
COVID on the rise again this summer It was another good day in the cool water with volunteers, Stream Sweepers – Central Appalachia Project and the WV DEP REAP. Like usual in the hot, dry summer months, the Tug Fork River has been flowing low, slow and clear. Despite being short-handed, workers were able to…
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Teachers are underappreciated
School has already started in Kentucky and will begin in a few days in West Virginia and other states. There is no doubt that teachers are underappreciated and underpaid. On a daily basis, they not only educate our children and grandchildren but also influence them in so many ways. If you think about it, they…
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The upcoming presidential election is so important
My dad always said not to get into a discussion about politics or religion – that it would usually cause arguments with friends or even family members. Those were wise words but I just cannot keep my mouth shut about this year’s presidential election. Kamala Harris is just too left-wing and liberal for the United…
Category: Kyle’s Corner
