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Many of us suffer from common phobias
Most of us have a phobia or two, whether we want to admit it or not. For me, I am somewhat claustrophobic. I have always been and even though I try to fight it, the feeling is still there. I do not like to be in small, confined places. I do not like elevators or…
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Wishing and hoping for an early spring
I think most of us always look forward to springtime. The temperatures are warmer so we can get outside more. The flowers start to bloom and soon the trees will start to “green up” with an abundance of new foliage. There is something about hearing the first frogs croak as they start to venture out…
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The United States is being invaded with illegals
There is no doubt about it – the United States is being invaded at our borders, especially to the south. Just last year alone, there were hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants that sneaked in across the border or were allowed to enter by the current administration. These are not just Mexicans, but they are…
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Some Yogi Berra quotes to make you smile
New York Yankees legendary catcher Yogi Berra passed away in 2015. I recently watched a documentary on Berra. Since spring training has started for baseball teams I thought this might be an appropriate and funny column. Berra was a great player and went on to become a manager. He was an 18-time All-Star, appeared in…
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Remembering the old small-town movie theaters
The days of the small-town movie theaters are a thing of the past. I am sure most of you have some fond memories of attending the old Cinderella Theater on Third Avenue in downtown Williamson. Many of you who grew up in or near another small town in the 1950s through the 1970s also had…
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What it means to have Appalachian roots
There is a certain bond between people born and raised in Appalachia and where they grew up. Most of us spent our childhoods in small towns or up a holler (hollow for you city slickers) and we have a special attachment to those communities and the people who live there. The place where we were…
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Missing the old school rivalries
With basketball season in full swing and teams headed for tournament time, I was reminiscing about some old school rivalries before consolidation gobbled up most of the former high schools. I am sure most older sports fans recall the heated games between so many community schools. The gymnasiums would be filled to the rafters in…
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Do not take your politics so seriously
If you have not heard, this is an election year. We are already having primary elections across the United States. This is an important year since we will elect a president, U.S. Senators, and many Congressmen. I am not going to get into politics and tell you how to vote. However, I looked up some…
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Better get your milk and bread
As winter hits its full stride in the region, there is always a threat of snow and cold weather, which often makes the roads hazardous. At the first sign of snow or when the weatherman mentions possible accumulations on television, many people rush to the nearest grocery store to buy milk, bread, eggs and other…
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Call me thrifty, not a hoarder
Many people may think I am a “tightwad,” but I would like to think I am just thrifty. I look for sales and bargains. I will use coupons when going to fast food restaurants. While working, I took my lunch instead of eating out every day to save money. Eating out every day can really…
Category: Kyle’s Corner
