Some Are More Attractive Than Others
This year the mosquitoes seem to be particularly bad and I get eaten up every time I go outside. My husband doesn’t get nearly as many bites as I do, even when I wear repellent. Do you have any idea why I am so attractive to mosquitoes so that I can adjust what I am […]
Doing Battle in Love
One of the key features of common law is called the “adversarial system.” Simply put, a prosecutor argues with a defense attorney. Justice is considered complete when the judge or jury is convinced by the more effective adversary. Some historians trace this system back to the Middle Ages, where justice was served by “trial by […]
The Race Is About To Begin
We are fast approaching that time of year when candidates will begin to commit to the election process or announce their decision to leave the political arena. Though we are still a couple of months from picking up petitions, most candidates for the May election are already in the process of weighing their options. The […]
Wonders of Coconut Oil
I first noticed the benefits of coconut oil as a great hair product, while being involved with the United Nations and noticing the beautiful long shiny hair of the women from tropical areas, India, Pakistan and the Philippines, among other countries. Their healthy hair and the shine made me wonder what brought about such glorious […]
Language Development
With predictable child development in the six domains, gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, language, self help/adaptive, and social/emotional, we made the connections starting with gross motor, then fine motor and cognitive development. The next area of development to blossom is language or communication.. As we know, infants communicate their wants and needs long before language […]
Foes Join Forces For Pink Out
The Jefferson County Patriots will be taking on cross county rivals Cocke County for homecoming 2013. They will go head to head at Shannon Field on October 4th, but before the flip of the coin or the first snap of the ball the two schools will join together to combat a common foe-breast cancer. In […]
Corn Pudding
One of my favorite restaurant dishes is the spoon bread from Don Pablo’s. I would get a whole plate of that if they’d let me. This recipe is a pretty close rendition of their fabulous spoon bread, although I actually prefer this one without the cheese. Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, softened ⅓ […]
Saint John’s Bible Exhibit At Carson-Newman University
Carson-Newman University is eagerly awaiting the arrival of an exciting exhibit which they will open to the public as well as fellow students and employees. September 26 will mark the opening celebration for the Saint John’s Bible. The opening will take place at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City at 7 p.m. There will […]
George Carlin’s: Brain Droppings
I rarely read comedy books, mostly because I rarely find material that manages to capture the same feel of a stand-up performance. I recently picked up two comedy books that literally made me cry laughing from time-to-time: Louis Black’s Nothing’s Sacred (which I reviewed just a few weeks ago) and George Carlin’s Brain Droppings. I […]
Ragweed, Ah yes! I remember.
Allergy sufferers are quickly remembering the reason they suffer in the fall. With the wheezing and sneezing, I feel the dastardly ragweed affecting my life. And, everywhere I go there are dozens just like me. Yes, it is time for my annual fall visit to my wonderful doctor. After antihistamines, decongestants and Tylenol, I give […]
Jefferson County Livestock Association Hosts Annual Fall Meeting
On September 16th, more than 100 members of the Jefferson County Livestock Association gathered for their annual fall meeting which was held at the Field of Dream Activity Center in Dandridge, TN. The group was treated to a great meal and good fellowship as well as a guest speaker. The speaker, Dr. Neil Rhodes, University […]
Girl Talk- A Program for Daughters and Their Mothers, October 3, 2013
Your daughter is changing daily from a girl into a young lady. There is nothing you can do to stop the progress of Mother Nature, but you can equip your daughter with the knowledge she needs for her journey into womanhood. Girl Talk is a program designed to enhance communication between caregivers and their pre-teen […]
Sparky and NMVFD Visit Steps of Faith Preschool
Steps of Faith Preschool of the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, TN got an up close look at a fire truck last week, compliments of the New market Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team along with fire prevention tips. Of course, no demonstration would be complete without the department’s own Sparky, who is […]
Historical Hebron Church Re-Dedicated & Renovated
Hebron Presbyterian Church, a part of the Dumplin Valley community since its organization in 1875, recently received a face lift. The renovation to the historical building was courtesy of the hard work of the Hebron Church family and with the help of the community. In a re-dedication service on Sunday, September 15, 2013, members of […]
White Pine Homecoming Court 2013
White Pine School is proud to announce their 2013 Homecoming Court. Homecoming will be this Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. Crowning of the Queen and 8th Grade Night will be at half-time.
Smokies Signs Sister Park Arrangement with Thailand Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park established its first Sister Park Arrangement with Khao Yai National Park in Thailand. Smokies Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson and Khao Yai National Park Superintendent Krissada Homsud signed the Arrangement today at a ceremony at Park Headquarters. Although not exactly twins, the two parks share a number of similar resources and […]