On Wendell Berry and the power of good writing
Wendell Berry’s death sends Jimmy Lowe back to the books, stories and poems that first introduced him to one of Kentucky’s finest writers.
Jimmy Lowe
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Taking time for an old-time visit
What happens when you slow down, sit on the porch and let a simple visit turn into a trip down memory lane? Jimmy Lowe visits with some friends in Temple Hill and finds out.
Plenty of action behind the cameras
What happens behind the scenes when Hollywood comes to Glasgow? Jimmy Lowe tagged along with MacLean Lessenberry to find out why filmmakers keep coming back.
An open letter to Virginia Evans, author of ‘The Correspondent’
What happens when a book reminds you not only why you love to read, but why you once loved to write letters? Jimmy Lowe explores that question in an open letter to “The Correspondent” author Virginia Evans.
Keeping technology under control
Is modern technology something to behold or something to be beholden to? Jimmy reflects on a lifetime of technological change and the uneasy questions that come with it.
Remembering a peaceful afternoon in Ukraine
A journal entry from 32 years ago transports Jimmy Lowe back to a peaceful summer in Ukraine, offering a poignant contrast to the country the world sees today.
We are going to miss him
A conversation with longtime nurse Lori reflects on Dr. Phillip Bale’s long medical career, highlighting his dedication to patients, colleagues and the Glasgow community as he prepares to retire.
Fading memories
From childhood classrooms to family reunions and a runaway goat, Jimmy pens a nostalgic reflection on the stories we carry and why sharing them matters.
Something to talk about
After 57 years of marriage, Jimmy and his wife had run out of new things to talk about, or so they thought. A routine trip to the local barber changes that when an unexpected conversation uncovers a topic they had somehow never discussed before.