Stranger Than Fiction: The Bandit That Wouldn’t Give Up
It was a typical afternoon on December 7, 1976 in Hollywood, California. At a nearby television studio a production crew was preparing the set to film an episode of the hugely popular TV series, “The Six Million-Dollar Man.” This particular scene was set to take place at an amusement park. The crew worked to set […]
Chris Kyle’s: American Sniper
After looking over some past reviews of mine, I have concluded I don’t review enough nonfiction. This time, I am taking a look at Chris Kyle’s American Sniper. This book details the exploits and experiences of Chris Kyle, the record-holding U.S. Marine sniper with over 150 confirmed kills in Iraq, effectively making Kyle the deadliest […]
To Toss, or Not to Toss – Paper and Small Advertising Items
When cleaning out an estate or attic or simply doing Spring Cleaning, it can be difficult to know what is junk and what has some value. Shop owners who deal in antiques and collectibles often overhear a conversation that sounds something like this Loved One #1: “Honey, honey look at this. Grandmother had one of these, […]
Spring Break
Spring break is here! Carson Newman University’s break begins Monday, followed by UT on March 23, as well as Jefferson County Schools beginning the same date. Do you remember the “good ole days” when spring break meant Florida, specifically Fort Lauderdale. I think Florida is still a destination, along with Europe. Have you seen the […]
Just Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?
We know more about deep space than we know about ourselves. I don’t know where I first heard this concept, but the speaker went on to prove the point. “Who among us can pass by our reflection in the glass without looking at it and wondering: who is that person looking back at me?” At […]
Farm Safety
How do you stop a pig when it attacks? You give it a pork chop, of course. Now this type of wisdom might escape the average person’s consideration, but in light of my daughter’s recent Safety Day field trip, I have decided to share a few basic observations. First, it occurs to me that someone […]
Hats, Now and Then
Hello darlings. I love hats!!!! Hats have been a crowning glory for women through out history. In fact one may date history by simply looking at the style of hats. Headwear for women began in earnest during the Middle Ages when the church decreed that their hair had to be covered. Wonder why…? During the […]
Wasps Are Back
After only a few warm days, I have noticed that the wasps are hanging around. I live in a brick home and we had a lot of trouble with wasps last year. I would love any suggestions for deterring them. We are hoping that if we start early enough we might keep from being overrun […]
Douglas Adams: The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
It has been far too long since I have found a truly hilarious book. Thankfully, Douglas Adams has come through for me with The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Yes, I am ashamed I haven’t read this until now. I can say without a doubt that this book is one of the funniest I […]
The Adventures of… Duck Tape
The miracles of modern science and technology never cease to amaze me. I remember when cell phones were the size of small dogs, and now they not only easily slide into a tight pair of jeans, but talk to you while they are there. I’m always afraid it’s going to tell me my jeans are […]
Victorian Antiques
Antiques of the Victorian era are those that were made during the reign of England’s Queen Victoria – July 20, 1837 through January 22, 1901. This is not to say that all items termed “Victorian” were made in Britain. Perhaps the number of American made Victorian pieces is due not only to the emigration of […]
Trend… The Walking Dead
Hello darlings, as all know whom read my column, it is about fashion ,society and trends. This article is about a major trend, one that has become a cult status for Sunday night TV viewers. The whole evening is planned around a television series, The Walking Dead, that airs at 9pm on Sunday nights. Nothing […]
Don’t Go To College
Does anyone ever tire of the debate regarding whether or not a college education is a good idea? I remember playing Milton-Bradley’s “The Game of Life” as a child. It didn’t take long to realize that the odds were in your favor if you chose a college path instead of entering the workplace right after […]
What Is Your Child’s Personality?
What is your child’s temperament? Children come into this world with an established bent toward a specific temperament. As they grow and interact with their environment, the temperament becomes set and is used by the child while exploring and learning. There are no bad temperaments… just different. Researchers have categorized three types of temperaments While […]
Remember Recorders?
This past week, there was an event at the local school in which my granddaughter and her classmates entertained by playing “recorders”. When she told me about the event, I was suddenly struck with many fond memories involving a “recorder”. I had no idea the schools were still playing “recorders”. I actually thought they had […]
Edible Flowers
I am busy planning my garden for the Spring and Summer and am looking to do a little something different this year. I was at a tea last summer and there were some flowers decorating the food. At first, I was concerned but was informed that some flowers are edible. I would like to plant […]
