My father’s youngest sister, my aunt Fleetie Thomas, lived at 2110 Hoitt Avenue in Knoxville for many years. The two rooms at the very front of her house and the two directly behind them each had two doors, meaning that if all four doors were opened at the same time a little boy could run himself silly in a circle. This was a practically a once in a lifetime opportunity, as the front bedroom was closed off year-round.

James 4:4 KJV
[4] Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
I really enjoyed writing the first two parts of this series on friends, but in all honesty, I have dreaded writing this last part. It is not my intention to offend or condemn anyone, but if the Word of God offends you, well, then take it up with Him. That being said, Jesus said many people would be offended because of the words he spoke and the things he did.

Humans must have a hardwired wanderlust. For generations our ancestors were always moving on to new places, and this continues today.
On average, Americans will live in five homes in their lifetime, and in between we take vacations to see new places. Nowadays we have road maps, phone apps and global positioning system (GPS) devices to show us how to get to anywhere we wish.

Seventh Annual Horse Management Field Days Will Be Held Regionally

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is planning three in-person field days focused on horse management. Presentations and hands-on educational materials will be of interest for equine owners of all experience levels.

The University of Tennessee hosts field days each year across the state as fun, educational tours for farmers, professionals, and educators to take part in. The 2022 dates have been released and it reads to be a knowledge packed year for producers across the state! There are nineteen in-person and online events planned as a showcase of the work done by AgResearch.

In addition to revealing trends in chronic pain, a new study also provides a glimpse of what might be causing the increase.

The information necessary for a detailed explanation isn’t part of the NHIS (National Health Interview Survey) data set, but the researchers did look at a host of variables to determine which ones were most closely associated with the pain trends.

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Fences were a part of life when I was growing up. Papaw had lots of cows, so fencing stood all around the farm. Unfortunately, they didn’t stay up as often as my Papaw and uncle intended. I don’t know how many times people pulled into my grandparent’s driveway and said, “You all got some cows out!”

I like most soups. Add cabbage and you’ve really got me. This soup is a good wintertime one. It sticks to your ribs and warms you up.

By: Steve Roark
Volunteer, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Many birds remain in our area during the winter and don’t fly off to warmer climes. Songbirds (also called passerines) have a normal body temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit and yet appear to go about their business on cold days in comfort. They have several adaptations and tactics to make it through the winter, mostly involving maximizing calories consumed while minimizing calories spent.

This past month, Union County 4-Hers were hard at work preparing and rehearsing their speeches for the County Public Speaking Contest. Competitors and their families gathered at Horace Maynard Middle School the evening of January 20th to hear a variety of speeches on everything from historical figures to personal experiences. The 4-H organization believes public speaking is a vital skill for our youth. Through contests like these 4-Hers learn to communicate effectively, build self-esteem, and sharpen a variety of other skills such as organization, critical thinking, and research.