Where has time gone?
Can you believe we are headed toward the middle of June? Unbelievable! Where does time go? As a child, time seemed to creep by at a snail’s pace. Anticipated events took forever to come. Now… time whizzes by at mock speed. As I enjoyed spending time with my grandchildren today, I was struck by how […]
Brain Exercises On Summer Break
More ideas to exercise the brain during summer break, from school, and combat boredom. Explore your roots. Learn about your family through stories. Delving into family history is a great way to help kids understand how they fit to the past. Help your child research family roots by interviewing family members. Create a list of […]
Pets Left In Cars Can Be Deadly!
It is that time of year when temperatures begin reaching into the mid and high 80s and 90s. Though the weather is great for swimming and other outdoor activities, it is also a deadly time of the year for pets that are left in cars. Even relatively mild days can be deadly for a pet […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Death of Mark Twain?
Early one morning in 1897, Twain arose and went downstairs to breakfast. He picked up the morning newspaper and was stunned at the headline. He sat slack-jawed and bug-eyed in disbelief. There, on the headlines of the paper, Mark Twain read his own obituary. Fortunately, Twain was a humorist and saw the irony in all […]
Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind
Ever since reading the A Song of Ice and Fire (on TV, A Game of Thrones) series, new fantasy series have oftentimes seemed lackluster in comparison. Finally, I have found a new novel that honestly deserves as much attention as George Martin’s series has been receiving. Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller […]
TWRA Annual Fishing Derby A Big Splash With Local Youth
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency held their annual free fishing day on Saturday, June 8, 2013. To spark interest for young fishermen, TWRA held its other annual event, the Kids Fishing Derby, at a stocked pond on the Wells House property. Families came out to cast their lines, in hopes of landing the big one. TWRA […]
DOE and Chamber Budget Items
If you have been trying to keep up with the budgeting process but have lost track of all of the numbers, don’t feel alone. Confusing at best and gibberish at worst, I am not sure that anyone, including those that prepare the budgets and those that vote on them, understands every aspect of the budgeting […]
Lost Creek Band Plays The Farm at Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series 2013
Dumplin Valley was alive with music on Saturday evening, as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series held their second event of the season. Lost Creek Band brought their flair for a great tune to the Valley and locals came out in large numbers to show their appreciation for their homegrown sound. The Dumplin Valley Farm […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about connecting the dots. Some in the head governmental hive are swarming that the DOE pollination request may bee enough to break the honey pot and the buzz is that even part of the eleven will bee hard pressed to scrape that much honey out of the jar. Buzzy bees […]
Perspective
Dogs seem to have a unique perspective on life. Take the simple task of quenching thirst, for instance. My dog, Lily, will pass right by her freshly filled water bowl to take a drink out of the toilet. She’s smart by canine standards, so smart she even attempts to match wits with her Momma (a […]
Mosquitos Can Scar
I have noticed that I have a few small scars left from scratching mosquito bites and was wondering if you have any suggestions to get rid of them? It is important to remember that scratching a bite will often result in scaring and can sometimes lead to infection. Rather than scratching, try some calamine lotion […]
Homemade Salsa
With the summer season upon us, there is always an abundance of fresh tomatoes from the garden. What better way to use these than by making salsa? It doesn’t last long around my house, so I’m glad it’s quick and easy to make. And it can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re serving a […]
Matt Cogar wins Stihl U.S. Timbersports Series
Former U.S. Timbersports Champion Arden Cogar Jr. lost his bid to retain his title in the U.S. Championship of the Stihl Timbersports Series held this weekend at the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud. Cogar won four of the last five U.S. championships and came into the 2013 competition as the favorite. But a come from […]
TWRA Names 2012 Boating Officers Of The Year
Nick Luper has been named the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2012 Boating Officer of the Year while Tommy Stockling is honored as Part-Time Boating Officer of the Year. The recipients of the annual awards were announced by Darren Rider, TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division Chief. Both officers serve in TWRA District 31, which encompasses […]
Nighthawks Fall In Battle Against Louisiana 58-20
The Knoxville Nighthawks battle Louisiana for the third time Friday night at the Knoxville Civic Center Coliseum. Early on the Nighthawks had a 10-3 lead, but it just wasn’t mean to be as the Nighthawks fell 58-20. Louisiana’s quarterback Chris Mitchell threw for seven touchdowns and 265 yards. Buc’s wide receiver Jordan Rideaux caught six […]