Dean Koontz’s “Phantoms”
I’m back, and just in time for one of my favorite holiday seasons of the year: Halloween! Over the next few weeks I’ll be reviewing horror novels (unless something particularly great fall into my lap), and I thought I’d bring us into October with a book by Dean Koontz: Phantoms. Phantoms follows Jenny and Lisa […]
Be Young!
Lately on Facebook I have been observing several posts that say, If You Remember This, or Age Test. Regardless of the caption, the inference is that to remember is to be “old.” Well, I have decided, after looking at many of these items, that I must be “older than dirt,” as not only do I […]
Grades Are In, So What Now?
Grades will be arriving home soon; will they be what you expected from your child? If not, what do you do? Do not sit back and wait for things to improve. Become your child’s advocate, as something is probably wrong. First determine what is wrong. Are your goals wrong? Does your child understand the material? […]
Long County Commission Meetings
I was at the last County Commission meeting and it seemed to last forever. It started late and after about three hours of accomplishing nothing the meeting let out. They didn’t even get to the last couple of items on the agenda and there were only four listed. Are there not guidelines in place that […]
A Fall Roadtrip to Nowhere in Particular
My husband and I love to go for drives with no particular plans other than experiencing new and unique scenery. We head in a certain direction and let our eyes direct us to destinations unknown. This particular Fall, we headed toward the Georgia mountains, in search of foliage changes. Equipped with camera, we were ready […]
Office Attire Tips
Hello, darlings. If you have just graduated from school and have a new office job, here are some suggestions for perfect office attire. Believe me, this is important and can make or break keeping the job or advancing. Clothes are the first image of what a person represents. So, let’s start with a hem length skirt or […]
Does Maury Middle School Have a Homecoming Queen?
I was wondering why Maury Middle School does not crown a homecoming queen? I believe that the other schools do, as does little league football and Jefferson County High School. It just seems odd that one school would not do what the others do. Is there not a policy for these type of things? The […]
You Know What I Used to Do?
Usually when I say to my wife, “You know what I used to do,” she rolls her eyes and scoffs. She knows I’m about to tell her something beautifully fictitious, like how I played in the NBA before an unfortunate lumberjacking accident lowered my height by nearly a foot, or about the time I was […]
When Can We Buy Pumpkins?
I was wondering when I will be able to purchase a pumpkin? I know that they are not out yet but will they be out soon? Actually, it will still be a couple of weeks yet before it is safe to by a pumpkin. The local pumpkin patches will be up and running around mid […]
A Trend to Avoid
Darlings, I must share an opinion with you; the gladiator type shoes that cover part of the ankle are the least flattering shoes to the female leg. This style shortens the length of the leg, resulting in a stocky appearance instead of a sleek feminine look . Oh, yes, I have fallen prey to the […]
A Mathematical Conundrum
Everybody has heard their math teacher proclaim that if the answer to a question doesn’t make sense, it’s probably wrong. Well, put away your pocket protectors and hide the abacus because a fourth grader just turned that notion on its head. The math problem was one of those “how many combinations” conundrums that inevitably seem […]
Why Was There a Motorcade Sunday?
I was coming through Dandridge on Sunday and noticed a large motorcade. Can you tell me what that was about? Local Police and other First Responders were on the way to a memorial service for a local officer that passed away last week. The motorcade started in Jefferson City and ended at the Field of […]
The Holiday that Separates the Seasons
Labor Day, the holiday that separates the seasons. Yes, the last holiday of Summer, or the first holiday of Fall, whatever your perspective may be. Summer lovers will lament that Labor Day is their last holiday, and will sadly watch the last of the firecrackers fill the Summer sky. Those who love the Fall season […]
Differing Learning Styles
With school back in session, it seems like a good time to talk about how children learn. Knowing this and recognizing what your child’s learning style is will certainly help with homework and assignments this school year. There are three major styles of learning, visual, auditory and kinesthetic or tactile. While children usually employ all […]
Is There a Leaf Forecast Yet?
I know that it may be a little bit early but I was wondering if there is any leaf forecast out yet? Actually, a few local leaf watchers are predicting an early changing season this year. Already, a few spotty trees can be seen starting to change around town, as well as in the higher […]
Sleep Deprivation
School has begun, soccer and volleyball are in full swing, the grass is still growing and time seems to be disappearing faster than dignity at a Miley Cyrus concert. These confluences have led to an epiphany on sleep deprivation. Lack of shut eye apparently leads to incoherent rambling. This is most evident in a cow […]
