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The Walking Led

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Frank Murphy

The weather was perfect for the 15th annual Kids Helping Kids Fun Walk on Sunday. The Walk is a fundraiser for Columbus Home Children’s Services, a program of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. I was the honorary chairman for the … Continue reading →

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Postering

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Frank Murphy

The Kids Helping Kids Fun Walk raises money for Columbus Home Children’s Services, which houses at-risk youth in our community. Many of the children were placed there by the Knox County Juvenile Court in order to keep them out of … Continue reading →

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Peanuts and Cracker Jack

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Frank Murphy

The Christmas gifts that my friend Bean and I exchanged had a childhood flair to them. I sent him peanut butter and jelly from Blackberry Farm, the world-class resort in Walland, Tennessee. Coincidentally, our mutual friend Jimmy Kimmel received a … Continue reading →

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False Start

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Frank Murphy

An email with the updated schedule for the 2nd annual Alumni Weekend arrived Friday evening when my wife and I were about halfway between Knoxville and George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. It included the following sentence: “Just announced: The … Continue reading →

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IP Address

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Frank Murphy

For most people, it doesn’t feel like they’ve been to the Tennessee Valley Fair until they’ve eaten a corn dog or taken a ride on the Ferris Wheel. While I will seek out a deep-fried Oreo, it is something else … Continue reading →

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Hail Storm

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Frank Murphy

The Washington Redskins open their preseason tonight at 7:30 against the Buffalo Bills. The fans in my house plan to watch live on NFL Network. Last weekend, my son and I delayed our departure to attend Fan Appreciation Day. Gary … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Kiddies, Bring Your Wife

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Frank Murphy

“When we’re ready to get married, Mr. Met is going to be at the wedding,” she said. I was dumbfounded. Mr. Met does weddings? Apparently so. Thankfully, I am likely to be on the guest list whenever the special day … Continue reading →

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