WAYNE’S WORLD

WAYNE’S WORLD

Having chosen not to have children, my little-people, interaction tools are limited. Our four-year-old grand-nephew Wayne came for a brief visit with his parents Colby and Jessica, immersing me in “Wayne’s World.” I commend Colby and Jessica for...
WHAT’S A COWPEA?

WHAT’S A COWPEA?

Saturday, Karen asked, “Wanna got to the International Cowpea Festival & Cook-off in Charleston, TN?” My reply, “What’s a cowpea? She said, “I don’t know.” “Then, let’s go and find out.” The term...
DRIVE-THROUGH DAM

DRIVE-THROUGH DAM

Chickamauga Dam and Lock were built in the late ’30s  with “Growing Concrete” made from alkali aggregate. In 1997, 2008 and 2021 a 5/8-inch slot, 38-feet wide and 107-feet deep was cut completely through the dam from top to bottom for expansion. The...