IDB Making Progress
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board continues to focus on the Roy Messer Highway area in White Pine as a location for future development. Owners of parcels of property in that area have expressed an interest in selling and the Industrial Development Board has taken options to insure that the property remains available, as they […]
Removing Gum from Carpet
I was wondering if you have any sure fire way to remove gum from carpet? There is really not a surefire, easy method to removing gum from carpet. If the gum is gooey, hardening it with ice can make it easier to move. Gum also responds fairly well to oil and, for that reason, using […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “authorization.” The DOE hive was in a swarm this week and watchers were left scratching their head as the questions were flying. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the seating arrangement may bee more than a first come, first choice selection. The low humm is that when […]
Memories of Fall Events
Fall events have always been times for making memories. Although hayrides are almost obsolete, they were once on every fall calendar. Now, they are found mostly in the corn mazes that are a much newer entertainment for the season. I remember church hayrides. They were so much fun, with singing, telling stories and a picnic […]
Audio Sensory Integration
Sensory integration refers to the brain’s ability to process sensory input from multiple sensory modalities, the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste), vestibular sense (balance and movement) and proprioception (knowing one’s position in space). Since the different senses use electrical signals unique to them, it is the brain’s function to relate all sensory […]
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Once again, it’s the slow cooker to the rescue! This is an easy soup that tastes fantastic. It’s creamy and cheesy and ready when you get home from work. Serve it with sautéed pork chops and roasted asparagus for a flavorful meal. Ingredients: 2 15 oz cans crushed tomatoes 1 14.5 oz can carrots, […]
Buffalo in North America?
I was recently driving the back roads into Gatlinburg and noticed a field with some buffalo. My sister says that buffalo are not in the United States but I know what I saw and I have read that they are also out west. Who is right, me or her? Actually, buffalo are not indigenous to […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week was all about the vote. The head governmental hive convened to elect one of its own to the head of the swarm. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that a rift in the swarm came from the vote but not in the expected way. The low humm is that one […]
ETSU Haunted by Unforced Errors at Tennessee State
The ETSU volleyball team was unable to build off its win against Georgia Tech as Tennessee State dropped the Buccaneers in four sets (21-25, 25-21, 23-25, 22-25) on Tuesday night inside Kean Hall. The Bucs, who defeated Georgia Tech in five sets last Saturday at Lipscomb, returned back to the Music City on Tuesday night, […]
Jefferson County Hiking Club Hikes Injun Creek
The Jefferson County Hiking Club enjoyed a humid hike along Injun Creek in Greenbrier on September 9, hiking along Injun Creek up to Campsite #32 where we had our picnic lunch. The following people participated: Archie and Lynn Archambault, Albert and Rhonda Balance, Donna Bender, Sylvia Blanc, John and Ann Blomquist, Mark and Mary Kay […]
Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’
This week I dove into the detective novel that started the theme of “manor house mysteries”: Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles. This is the first novel of Christie’s Hercule Poirot, the enigmatic sixty-something detective who is known for pursuing crimes because he simply “does not approve of murder,” though there is little evidence […]
White is for All Seasons
The old fashion theme that white is not to be worn after Labor Day has been erased by the haute fashion designers from Paris, Italy, and the American elite designers. I have written about this before, but just the other day I heard a discussion about white clothing now being put away because “white is […]
Why Don’t We Just Talk It All Out?
Typically, I would say terrorism isn’t exactly a funny topic. In fact, the subject is about as serious as life gets. That’s why I was so surprised when a chuckle and a “Really?” came out while watching an MSNBC discussion concerning the usually sober topic. In case you are wondering, I don’t normally watch MSNBC. […]
Cauliflower “Rice”
There is not actually any rice in this recipe, it uses cauliflower that has been grated to look like rice. I have been hesitant to try this as I thought it would be time consuming. Was I ever wrong! This is one of the easiest side dishes I have made in a long time. I […]