On My Mind

I hope you will join me as I have an interesting conversation with one of the last Buffalo Soldiers to serve in the Korean Conflict. William Prigmore is a delightful gentleman with a good bit to relate about his experience in the so-called "Forgotten War." For comments or questions please contact me at: shelgrif@gmail.com

Join me as I interview a long time friend, Charlie Senn, who will share his military career and community service with us. He feels blessed to return to one of his boyhood locations and to give back to his neighbors.

I hope you will join me for a look at some interesting presidential facts as we approach Inauguration Day 2025. The legacy of the office is a rich heritage for each person who serves us as a society just trying to be civil to one another.

I know you will want to join me as I interview a very successful podcaster, Lauren Cunningham. She has a large following on her show, So Can I, and has a great insight into the world of podcasts. You won't want to miss this one. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com

I hope you folks will join me as I welcome a long time friend, Susan Buttram, to our show. She has decades of service to our community and will share many stories of board service and church activities. She will also comment on what she feels is needed for the future of our city.

As 2024 comes to a close, please join us for a look at how other countries of the world celebrate New Year's Eve. And, as we know, 2025 arrives at different times through the night, and how folks in other lands choose to enjoy it is quite fascinating.

Folks, you will want to tune in to our show to learn what the newest, oddest and most fun gifts are this holiday season. For youngsters and oldsters alike it is really a treat to see what Santa could have in store for us.

I hope you all will join me as I interview Lisa Long who has successfully renovated a gorgeous 1830s mansion in Athens, Tennessee. She will share the journey of what it takes to be persistent through the good times and difficult times to reach the endpoint of creating a lasting legacy. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com

Please join us as we discuss various happenings in McMinn County, Tennessee, with our county mayor, John Gentry. He will tell us about the positive reasons to live here and some of the plans for the future of our area. Contact shelgrif@gmail.com with questions or comments.

Please join me as I talk with Sheriff Joe Guy of McMinn County, Tennessee, about his law enforcement career. We will also cover his very interesting time as our county historian with stories of our ancestors and major events happening over the last decades.

Please join me this turkey day to learn about some international ways to enjoy this blessed holiday. It is not just about the meal, but also about the pleasure of spending quality time with our dear friends and loved ones.

I know you will want to listen to this week's episode as our local Veterans Services Officer, Susan Peglow, shares her insights on veterans and their special place in our nation's history. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com

I hope all of you can join my daughter, Lauren Trew, and me as we chat about our On My Mind milestone 100th episode. I never thought we would be at this point, but I am so grateful to all of my guests, supporters and faithful listeners that have brought us here. I also hope you will continue on our journey with us as we begin another season of fun and informative shows. Thanks again for your loyal...

This week I will review the most common cognitive disorders that we see today. These are so devastating to anyone who has them or has to be the caregiver for someone with them. Please send any questions to shelgrif@gmail.com

I hope you will join me as I review cancer statistics for 2024. I'll share some interesting information and advice for those of us who are touched in some way by these medical situations.

Please join me as I welcome Dr. Joon Kim, an Anesthesiologist in Las Vegas, Nevada . He primarily does Obstetrical Anesthesia now, but over his long career, he has worked with many different surgeons on a large variety of cases. You will enjoy what he as to say.

Please welcome Jordan Curtis to the program. He is a native of Athens, a wealth management banker, and a loyal community servant, currently on the Athens, Tennessee City Council. He has some very good ideas for the future of his hometown, that he hopes to help implement if he is reelected to another term.

Please join me as I interview Bishop Brian Cole of the East Tennessee Diocese of the Episcopal Church. He has a remarkable career and some very wise insights into our faith and life in general. You won't want to miss this episode. Send comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com

I hope you can join me as I discuss some annoying pet peeves that resonate with most of us on a daily basis. It's a shame we can't convince these folks to alter their behavior to suit our own desires. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com

Please join me as I welcome a seminarian from Sewanee, McKenzi Roberson, who will discuss their choice of a career in the Episcopal priesthood. They have a wonderful insight into current religious issues of our time. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com

Join us as we examine the good and the bad about airline services, personnel and why people like or hate to fly. Up, up and away.

Join me this week for a special chat with longtime friend, Paul Willson, a dedicated community servant and local historian. His colorful stories of local legends are absolutely fascinating.

I hope you will join me as I welcome a longtime friend and medical colleague Dr. Larry Kilgore, to the program. He is a Gynecologic Oncologist who will be discussing current women's cancer issues. For questions or comments: shelgrif@gmail.com

Join me this week as I look at some interesting crime statistics from past decades. It is amazing what we as a society read about and fixate on. Comments: shelgrif@gmail.com

I hope you folks will join me for an interesting discussion with Dr. Charles Cox, General Surgeon in Athens, Tennessee. His Career holds many medical stories you will find quite fascinating. Comments or questions to: shelgrif@gmail.com