The World According to joeblack

This blog is my opinion and does not represent the opinion of any corporation, association, or other entity. Even my family will disavow affiliation or complicity with my opinions from time to time. It is also original material that I have composed although it may be published elsewhere.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Being a Great Teammate

I have to admit something. I do look at social media from time to time. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Not enough to be a problem (I don’...

Thursday, February 21, 2019

DEDICATION

You might know that I head into work really early. I’m not going to say how early because it would either sound like bragging or whining...

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Why do they hate us?

A week ago today, a local fellow was riding a bicycle along a country road in south Blount County. It was a gorgeous afternoon and perfe...

Sunday, February 3, 2019

I Believe...

I’m going to be all over the place today. Bear with me. I believe that we all have a soul, that sports provide great life lessons, th...

Sunday, January 27, 2019

The How

Recently someone asked me not “how” I write this column every week, but “why.” I get the “how” question all the time. Especially if th...

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Coaching the Kids

When I was a teenager, we were always looking for a place to play pickup basketball. There was an outdoor court at Mr. Don P. Smith’s ho...

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Shaped by My Hometown

I was inspired this week by Coach Dabo Swiney’s words offered during a press conference following his football team’s national champions...

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