Mother’s Day, 2026. This year is a first for me. I’ll turn 64 soon, and it’s the first time I can’t see or talk to my mom on her special day. Still, I’m grateful. For more than 23,000 days, Mama was there. Unconditional love is a blessing, even if we don’t always recognize its presence. [...]
For the Savannah, Tennessee Central High School Class of 1980, losing a classmate near the end of our senior year was hard. For me and our friend group, it seemed excruciating. Even now, in the middle of our “middle-age,” hearing about a classmate’s passing doesn’t come any easier. Rickey Stanfield, 1980 CHS senior photo. [...]
Updated for 2026. Derby and Steeplechase season is here. Horse racing's premier event, the Kentucky Derby, takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase happens on Saturday, May 9. Now, all that's left to decide is what to wear. Horse racing events allow men - most notably southern men - a chance [...]
There’s something about spring that makes me crave a refreshing cocktail. With Derby and Steeplechase season upon us, there’s no better time to learn how to create the perfect Mint Julep. Being a self-professed, amateur bourbon enthusiast, sipping on a Mint Julep while listening to the birds chirp on a warm afternoon calms my spirit. [...]
The recent rebranding debacle at Cracker Barrel has set a new standard for what not to do in marketing. The decision to partner with the San Francisco marketing agency Prophet presents another significant challenge. Having grown up and lived in Tennessee for most of my life, I have witnessed the rise, growth, and slight decline [...]
