The Futurist's Corner

Rhythm of the Rain on Jefferson Street:

Jul 30, 2020 at 03:31 pm by admin

views of the American condition from a small town front porch The air was cool. The day was new. Routines of the morning hours began to set in. Black coffee from combustion of.... Read More

Cost of calendars

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Time Management: What Price for 2018 Calendars? Egg nog, loud music and cheering, first kiss of the new year are some of America's favorite way to greet yet another year. So.... Read More

Kentucky Political Opportunity Timeline

Jan 17, 2018 at 12:53 pm by admin

Clinton, KY. January 18, 2018 The "Window of Opportunity" for Kentucky leadership to leverage major forces of change into a successful strategic action plan to either keep po.... Read More

New Book is a must read for Trump Resistance

Feb 28, 2017 at 03:32 pm by admin

This collection of progressive thought will give the reader many new ideas to think about for the Trump resistance movement growing in the counties of western Kentucky. The bo.... Read More

What I'm Reading: WSJ & Inc. Magazine

Apr 01, 2016 at 08:50 am by admin

It may seem odd that a left leaning futurist is getting the Wall Street Journal in the mail every day - and reading it. I may disagree with WSJ's editorial stances, but the re.... Read More

What I am reading...

Mar 01, 2016 at 04:50 pm by admin

Editor's Note: Mr. Potter reads a lot of magazines that we think our readers may enjoy hearing about. I hope this becomes a continuing column. The Atlantic Monthly is, in my.... Read More

Who's killing Bubba?

Feb 02, 2016 at 10:49 am by admin

The answer is Bubba is killing himself, in record numbers, according to new research. A just published report from the New York-based Commonwealth Fund points to a situation w.... Read More

The Battle of Trafalgar

May 13, 2014 at 12:57 pm by admin

Last updated 2011-02-17 The why, where, how and when of the Battle of the Trafalgar - and the man who made all the difference. Global power The Battle of Trafalgar was to wi.... Read More

Basic Family Living Costs: 2008 to 2014

Mar 13, 2014 at 09:07 am by admin

Basic Family Living Costs: 2008 to 2014 Clinton is a community of just over 1,000 people. There is one food market and one stop light. The US Census declared in 2013 that Cli.... Read More

The Fine Art of Southern Moon Pie and Crème Soda Dining

Sep 08, 2013 at 05:17 pm by admin

  As summer slips into early fall, I set here on the old style southern porch with its big wicker chairs and I ease into yesterday. The heat index is about 100 degrees.... Read More

Peekin' Over the Horizon

Jul 16, 2013 at 02:26 pm by admin

"Look Dad, Giraffe Gates!" "Who in the world told you those are Giraffe Gates?” replied the father. "Billy said." "Son, I have told you before that Billy has an over.... Read More

Nude Fields and Insane Rains

Jan 15, 2013 at 07:18 pm by admin

  Naked before the storm, the last clumps of grass fought against the ripping grips of winds they were unwilling to move or resist. Explosions after explosion tore into.... Read More

Corn harvest down by 50%

Sep 05, 2012 at 01:36 pm by admin

(Clinton KY) - Many Hickman County farmers have been busy shelling corn, starting the first week in August.  Weatherford Farms began shelling corn August 14, harvesting a.... Read More

Mega Drought of 2012 Shuts Down Mississippi River

Aug 23, 2012 at 05:04 pm by admin

  (Columbus, KY August 22, 2012) - The heart of America’s inland waterway system has been dealt a severe blow from the Mega Drought this week. Just outside Memphis.... Read More

National Security Issues of a Closed or Crippled Mississippi River

Aug 23, 2012 at 05:03 pm by admin

Is Homeland Security making plans for the troops at Fort Campbell to become convoy security for thousands of trucks carrying corn, soybeans, and or wheat grown in Mid- America.... Read More