Word from the Smokies: The chickens of Oconaluftee
Who’s in charge of the chickens at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? According to the National Park Service, it’s Interpretive Park Ranger Michael Smith. But the chickens themselves recognize the authority of the large, golden rooster that struts among them — the unchallenged leader of the Oconaluftee flock.
A great leader grows roots, not weeds
Even
After
All this time
The sun never says to the earth,
“You owe me.”
Look
What happens
With a love like that,
It lights the
Whole
Sky.
This poem by the 14th century Persian poet, Hafiz, was cited in Wayne Dyer’s book “Change Your Thoughts — Change Your Life.”
Godspeed, President Carter
To the Editor:
Not being particularly tearful yesterday (Dec. 29) was a terrible moment for me. It was the day that marked the passing of President Carter, a man of unsurpassed moral integrity.
