Columnists

It has been almost a year since I last submitted a reflection column to the TDB, but after many requests from people around town, and ... Read more

by Michael Doty, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:43 pm

Community

In dire emergency good people arise

As I write this early on Feb. 26 dawn is breaking over Tryon beneath a pouring rain. We are under a winter weather advisory, Henderson ... Read more

by Michael Doty, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 4:05 pm

Religion

Allowing God to be in charge of my Lenten life

On Ash Wednesday our deacon at Holy Cross Church, the Rev. Marilyn Walters, gave the best and most inspiring Ash Wednesday sermon I have ever ... Read more

by Michael Doty, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 5:07 pm

Religion

Preparing for the inevitable

There is a fact all of us must eventually face and none can ever escape. We will all die one day. No matter what kind ... Read more

by Michael Doty, Thursday, February 7, 2013 9:54 am

Religion

Consider depth of your friendships

Friendship. We tend to use that term very lightly these days. In social media connotations a “friend” is anyone who will agree by the click ... Read more

by Michael Doty, Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:45 am

Community

We must change our hearts, minds

While I am sure we are all suffering from compassion fatigue over the tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Conn. this ... Read more

by Michael Doty, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 4:07 pm