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Dads2Dads: Handling Crunch Times and Crises

Aug 12, 2020 at 12:58 pm by Dads2Dads

It seems we are faced with new challenges every day when we turn on the news. We need to be informed, but we don't want to be overwhelmed. Sometimes it's a delicate balance..... Read More

Opinion: Tennessee needs state leadership that steps up

Aug 06, 2020 at 02:00 pm by MariahPhillips 1

Gov. Bill Lee recently called a special session of the State Legislature to be held on Monday, Aug. 10 — the first day of classes for Rutherford County and Murfreesboro.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Finding Purpose

Aug 04, 2020 at 02:26 pm by Dads2Dads

When we raised our kids we were sometimes awed by the magnitude of the responsibility. We were expected to teach them how to get along with others, help them with their math h.... Read More

OPINION: Why was REDACTED promoted out of the classroom?

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:14 am by Michelle Willard 7

NOTE: this article has been redacted due to legal complaints. Enjoy the brevity. Clarification: The intention of this article was to point out that the director an.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Who You Are at a Glance?

Jul 28, 2020 at 11:30 am by Dads2Dads

How many of you, Moms and Dads both, have a personal public-relations program? While you're thinking, we'll answer for you in this way … every one of you, and so does y.... Read More

Opinion: Mandating Masks is a Good Start

Jul 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by MFerry 1

Early in July, Gov. Bill Lee issued Executive Order 54, providing county mayors the authority to issue mask requirements in public spaces with exceptions. I applaud Ruther.... Read More

How to gain nuggets of wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers

Jul 22, 2020 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Waiting for Hope To restTo rest apartTo rest apart in quietCan be a placeTo gently holdThe hand of one's own soulThe only one you could turn toWho would simply beWith youjust.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Listening is the most important tool in your toolbox

Jul 21, 2020 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

We've written a lot about the art of being a good listener. There's just no way to get better at it than to practice. But there's much more involved in listening than just kee.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Finding the Good

Jul 14, 2020 at 02:27 pm by Dads2Dads

We Americans are amazing when it comes to pulling out the good from a monumental heap of bad. COVID-19 is horrible. It is unlike anything that most of us have ever experienced.... Read More

The Heart of the Matter

Jul 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

I search my heart – I search, and find no faith.Hidden he may be in its many folds –I see him not revealed in all the worldDuty’s firm shape thins to a misty.... Read More

Dads2Dads: When Years Are Moments

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:44 am by Dads2Dads

We look back in amazement at how quickly our title transitioned from father to grandfather! While it is difficult to stare into a baby's eyes and see the teen she will become,.... Read More

Rob Mitchell: 'Freedom' is the essential characteristic of American life

Jul 04, 2020 at 12:00 pm by robmtchl 2

No idea is more fundamental to Americans' sense of themselves as individuals and as a nation than Freedom. The central term in our political vocabulary, Freedom or Liberty, is.... Read More

Do you want your tax dollars to pay for lawsuits?

Opinion: Racist practices are costing us dearly in legal fees

Jul 02, 2020 at 11:13 am by Michelle Willard 7

Seems like our local governments are going above and beyond to prove that they are, in fact, racist. And they are wasting taxpayer money to do it. According to accidental h.... Read More

Dads2Dads: What to do with the 'Independent Teen'

Jul 01, 2020 at 07:00 am by Dads2Dads

Independence. It's what our forefathers fought for, what we celebrate each year as a nation, and what out teens strive for every day. Our sons and daughters clamor for more f.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Let’s Hear It For Dads

Jun 24, 2020 at 08:00 am by Dads2Dads

We've been thinking of our dads lately. Sometimes we both want to share some achievement with them or give our dads a hug and thank them for all they did for us. We didn't alw.... Read More