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Christopher Harris: There's lots of beauty to experience in Kentucky -- in Somerset and elsewhere
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSep. 29—One of the names that has been associated with the land that became Kentucky, deep into its history, is "dark and bloody ground." These days, tourism professionals like to focus more ...
Christopher Harris: Review: FbTC's 'The Book of Will' honors theatre's greatest wordsmith with...
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 18—In the Internet age, it's virtually unheard of that any written word might not be recorded for posterity. I can do a quick Google search and find some silly article I read online 20 ...
Christopher Harris: Opinion: 27 Drive-In reminds us of how we make memories at the movies
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMay 7—In one of those movie-style twists, there is a real irony to the fact that our community's most venerable cinema — the 27 Twin Drive-In — is closing just as the Virginia is set to re-open ...
Christopher Harris: Much a-duel about nothing: It's time to re-write our oaths of office
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 11—On the heels of Election Season comes another notable time of year as a result: Swearing-In Season. There have been a number of local opportunities for officials to take the oath of ...
Christopher Harris: Wolfe was a gracious guest in Somerset -- and a good reminder of what we have
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 5—There is a lot of stress that goes with being a reporter. There are also perks. And one of my favorite perks has been getting to meet famous people. In this job, I've met "All in the ...
Christopher Harris: Pope is the nice guy who can finish first at Kentucky
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo Sports· 3 weeks agoApr. 15—Long before Sunday's press conference-turned-tent revival in Rupp Arena, Mark Pope won me over with socks. As a 15-year-old kid during Rick Pitino's glory days with the Kentucky Wildcats ...
Christopher Harris: It's easy to understand both sides of Cooper Center saga
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAug. 18—A good story is always made better by the presence of a compelling villain. Sometimes, however, the bad guy has a good point. Such is the case with the ongoing effort by the Pulaski ...
Christopher Harris: Kris Kringle's origins help put the 'Miracle' in '34th Street'
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 17—There's an often-made joke — most recently seen again in the new "Santa Clause" series — that the name "Santa" looks a lot like "Satan." It can be a funny observation (and it can also ...
Christopher Harris: The story of the Virginia is still being written
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 14—The old Virginia Cinema was known for the stories that played out on its big screen. But there have always been other stories within its walls — stories made in the moment by the people ...
Christopher Harris: Grandparents' love story is sweeter knowing how it ends
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 14—There is a school of thought that says it's better to know how the story ends before it starts. I have a friend who swears by that when it comes to books. Flip to the end first. See ...