Some 2014 Memories
As 2014 exits and 2015 begins, it is time to reflect on the memories we have made during this year. Some of us have found love, in the form of a new guy/gal, a new spouse, a new friend or a new child. And some have sadly experienced the loss a spouse, parent or other […]
The Wrap Belt
Darlings, although the chilly winter winds are still blowing, the spring 2015 fashion forecast is in full swing. Haute designers are defining the trends or “must haves” for fashionistas. Alexander McQueen, among other fashion icons, is declaring the “Wrap Belt” to be in style. The belt is worn around the top of one’s hips and knotted […]
New Year Resolutions
Another year has passed and it’s time for the big crystal ball to drop, ringing in the new and ushering forth a string of unfulfilled resolutions. So with due haste, I shall submit a few items of good intention which will undoubtedly fade, or wither, or crash hopelessly on the shore of time where a […]
Pull-Apart Pizza Rolls
If you’re looking for an easy, crowd pleasing appetizer for New Year’s Eve, have I got the recipe for you. I took this to my family’s Christmas Eve get-together and brought nothing home. It was so good! And nothing beats the flavor and meltability of fresh mozzarella cheese – don’t skimp on this. If you […]
Christmas Wishes
With Jolly Old Saint Nick loading his sleigh for a glorious Christmas run, my thoughts turn to holiday wishes. From my heart to yours, I hope you have: 1. Less than two of those annoying twisty things holding your gift in its box. Let’s face it. Houdini can’t open those without a chainsaw and […]
Cherie Priest’s ‘Boneshaker’
It’s rare to find an alternate history novel that is well-written, unfortunately. Many entries in the genre contain glaring plot holes, paper-thin characters, and shoddy pacing. Luckily, I managed to find an alternate history/sci-fi novel that stands out from the crowd in Cherie Priest’s Boneshaker. In the mid-1800s, the gold rush was sweeping America, culminating […]
A Special Christmas Table Display
Hello, darlings! Do you want to design a beautiful Christmas table and make it an extra special time at the feast? I have discovered my family and friends love being seated with a beautiful present resting on their plate. It’s such a festive touch and can be presented in a special box with some beautiful […]
Hanging Christmas Greens
Each year we hang greens around the house, both inside and out. We do it because it is in our memory banks, never questioning why the tradition exists, or at least that applies to me. Well, here’s the popular “why” behind the tradition. The holly, ivy and beautiful Christmas plants were originally used in pre-Christian times to […]
A Final Christmas Reminder
With Christmas so close, I must make a little plea to parents, grandparents and Santa. I know that most gifts have long since been purchased, wrapped and are waiting for the moment you child can open them. But, do they include books? Books are important gifts for any occasion, but especially at Christmas. The primary […]
Short on Cash for the Holidays
I am running a little short on cash this Christmas. Is it acceptable to give a small gift to babysitters, hair dresser, ect instead of cash? A small personal gift is always appreciated. If you are a good crafter or baker, consider making something for the person that you want to give something. In larger […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “jingle.” While all of the County is awaiting Christmas, the finance hive is hoping to stay off the naughty list. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the Nashville nest has the local hive on its radar. The low humm is that some in the hive were hoping […]
Dear Santa
I just love this time of year! Everyone’s mind has turned from business to Christmas and it is a break that is certainly welcome. Like many others in Jefferson County, this is the time of the year that I write my letter to Santa. Dear Santa, I hope that this letter finds you […]
Dandridge Elementary School Rings in the Holidays
The Dandridge Elementary School Band and Chorus entertained the student body and guests on Thursday morning with a Christmas Concert. Tunes of the season were the order of the day, as the band kicked off the concert with several traditional and non traditional numbers. They were followed by the chorus, who kept up the Christmas […]
TDOT Halts Highway Construction for Busy Holiday Travel Period
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at noon on […]
Haslam Names Candice McQueen Education Commissioner
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Dr. Candice McQueen, a teacher and dean at Lipscomb University in Nashville, will join his cabinet as commissioner of the Department of Education. McQueen, 40, currently serves on Lipscomb University’s executive leadership team as senior vice president, and as dean she oversees the College of Education as […]
Jefferson City’s Dean Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Mark Dean, a professor in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Engineering and an icon in the world of personal computing, has added another title to his already prestigious career: National Academy of Inventors Fellow for 2014. Dean, the Fisher Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, holds three of […]