A Spark of Memory from a Tomato Sandwich
I read a post on Facebook that concerned the famous southern delight, “the tomato sandwich”. It was simply addressing the fact that it was on every southern menu during the summer. If you’re not from the South, you may not realize it’s possible to make a meal out of tomatoes. But… we can make any […]
Mea Culpa de Poke’mon
Alas, this week I must give a mea culpa of sorts. I have brought shame upon myself and my family. I must beg forgiveness at the altar of all that is animated without bulging eyes, without interjection or extemporaneous marks surrounding a character’s melon, and spiked hair. I throw myself on the mercy of a […]
Coffee Cake Muffins
I have always been intrigued by the names given to foods. Where do these names come from? Why are they not always literal? For example, most of our modern day coffee cakes do not contain coffee, as the name would imply. The name seems to come from the fact that this type of cake is […]
An Early Fall?
I am wondering if we are going to experience an early fall? Some days it feels almost like fall is just around the corner. I am not sure about an early fall, but the prediction is for a cooler than average August and more normal September through November. Apparently, this will be an El Nino […]
Farewell
It was a rather sad week for many in Jefferson County, as we lost a long time Jefferson County educator. John Hill was the long time Driver’s Education teacher and Assistant Basketball Coach at JCHS. He was also one of my father’s oldest friends and I don’t remember a time when John was not a […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about elections. There is a fly in the ointment in the local hive in the form of a letter and it has some mad as a hornet. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that an endorsement letter that is flying around could bee big trouble for some. The low […]
Strudwick Releases 2014 Fall Women’s Golf Schedule
Carson-Newman head women’s golf coach Suzanne Strudwick will see her squad take on five events in the fall of 2014, including two at PGA Tour event sites and another against Division I competition. The Eagles play host to the Smokey Mountain Intercollegiate in Sevierville to begin the season before heading to Pinehurst for the […]
Pugh Named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-American Scholar
Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars for Divisions I, II and the NAIA have been announced by the GCAA, and ETSU men’s golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) received the prestigious academic honor on Thursday. Pugh, who was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team in May, has recorded a 3.387 cumulative grade point average. The sport management […]
Rattana Wins Twice to Advance to Chick Evans Junior Amateur Semifinal
Tusculum College incoming freshman Ciara Rattana went 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinal of the 34th annual Chick Evans Junior Amateur Golf Championship. The event is being held at the Itasca Country Club. Rattana, a native ofWestern Springs,Illinois, opened the day with a 3 & 2 win over Maria Harrast ofOak Brook,Illinois in […]
Dakota Norton Named to GCAA All-American Scholar Team
Tusculum College’s Dakota Norton has been named to the 2013-2014 NCAA Division II Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar Team. Norton is one of 74 Division II golfers in the country to be recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). To be eligible, an individual must be a junior or senior academically, compete in at […]
Movie Star Style
Darlings, the Old Hollywood classics are so chic. Remember how Audrey Hepburn could put a scarf on her head and wrap the ends toward the back, tie them, put on sunglasses, and look so glam? Well, perhaps some of you are too young to remember, but it would be worthwhile to look her style up […]
I May Be Crazy, but…
As I sit here writing my Memories, the rain pours down, the weatherman calls for me to be alert for a possible tornado, and the lightening creaks at my window. Well, isn’t this fun? Now that my brain is inundated with weather, I can think of nothing else. This, along with everyone asking if we […]
Some Advice for Starting School
Can you believe that school opening is just around the corner? With the new school, there are a few “musts” for parents. Educating children requires both home and school. When these two become partners, the child greatly benefits. Start the year off with a positive attempt to become more involved. – Make a point of […]
Proof of a Canine’s Love
Another strange day in the household, but I have proof I’m loved. Wow, I could tell you about how my wife is trying to teach our dog to talk by expanding her vocalizations to include the “ah” sound. She keeps telling Lily, “Open your mouth when you rooroo. Say ‘ah’.” For the record, YouTube is […]
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
I know it’s summer, and soup is usually considered a fall or winter food. But I just love a good soup! And that’s exactly what this is. Pair this with a salad for a light meal or with grilled chicken for a heartier meal. Or even pour some over a baked potato and add a […]
Now is the Time to Get School Immunizations
Frequent news reports about whooping cough and measles, diseases long thought vanquished by vaccines in the US, serve as a reminder of the importance of getting back-to-school immunizations for your child now. In Tennessee, children enrolling in school for the first time and all children going into seventh grade must provide schools with a state […]