Home Alone
My girls are going on a trip without me. Theoretically, this shouldn’t be an issue, but I’ve only been alone one night in the last twenty years, so theory may not hold up. My lovely daughter describes a rather grim expectation of what will occur while her mother and she are at volleyball camp. According […]
Where Do I Get School Information If The DOE Has Moved?
I heard recently that the Department of Education has moved out of their regular building. If I need to get information for the start of the school year where do I go? No official word has come down from the Department of Education. However, you can generally contact your child’s school for any information that […]
Cool Interactive Play for a Hot Summer
With the hot summer temperatures, children often are prone to staying indoors. Get them outside with sun screen and water. Here are two ways to cool them off while they indulge in active play. Be sure to watch for safety and sun exposure. Pool Noodle Waterfall: – Foam pool noodle – Plastic shopping bags – […]
Jefferson County Classes of the 80s Reunion
I heard that there is going to be a reunion of the classes in the 1980s sometime this summer. I am not a member of Facebook and don’t want to be but know that there has been some information out there. Do you have any solid information about this reunion? According to social media, there […]
Are There Natural Mosquito Repellents?
I have been having a real issue with mosquitoes this year. It seems that despite the mostly dry weather, t we are constantly getting bitten. I know that you have probably answered this before but is there some natural way to get rid of mosquitoes? There are plants that repel mosquitoes, like citronella plants and […]
Post-4th of July Sensory Activities
With July 4th having just passed, fireworks are still on the minds of many. Help your child create “fireworks” through science activities designed to please. Adapt to the age of your child by the amount of help you give. Even the youngest child will benefit from watching you make the objects for play. The lava […]
Camping With “Guests”
I heard a group of people sitting across from me talking about going camping. They were excited about the adventure before them. Upon listening to this conversation, the file cabinets in my brain burst open and a memory washed over me. Even though I was in an Italian restaurant, my nostrils were filled with smells […]
The Summer Wedding Season
Hello darlings, summer is a favorite time for weddings and has been for centuries. Much to my amazement, this time of the year was chosen in the past when people only bathed twice a year – the first time being in the month of May. It was thought the bath was still fresh and the flowers were […]
Amusement(?) Parks
I’ve just come back from vacation as it strikes me that amusement parks are poorly named. Perhaps, and I’m just throwing this out there, they should be called Hell’s furnace of eternal exhaustion and monetary atrocity. I was certainly not amused when I paid four thousand dollars for a bottle of water in a futile […]
Why No Liquor Stores in Dandridge?
I recently read that there are going to be five liquor stores in Jefferson City. That seems like an awfully lot for one small city. Why are none of them considering locating in Dandridge? While Dandridge did pass the referendum on liquor by the drink, it did not include retail sales. Jefferson City passed both, […]
Richard Osborn’s “Twilight for the West?”
I love getting to read books by local authors, so I am excited to say that this week I’m reviewing a book that is a little different from what I normally gravitate towards: Richard Osborn’s Twilight for the West? For those that have been following my reviews recently, I have been reviewing the techno-espionage Ian […]
Will There Be Fireworks July 4th?
I was wondering if they are planning to have fireworks on the 4th of July in Dandridge? I have family coming from out of town and would like to take them to a firework show but do not want to travel far. Actually, there will be fireworks in Dandridge but not on the 4th of […]
Hermes Birkin Bag Exceptional Collection
Well, darlings, not much in the fashion world surprises me, but the Hermes Birkin Bag Exceptional Collection that sold for $203,150 did my make my jaw drop. In fact I had to sit down and catch my breath as my head was swirling with disbelief. I knew the prized Hermes bags sold for an average price of $36,000, but […]
Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “John Carter of Mars Book One: A Princess of Mars”
This week I got my hands on a collection of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter of Mars, a series I have wanted to read for years. We’ll start at the beginning, with a review of book one: A Princess of Mars. The story follows the titular John Carter, a Civil War soldier looking to make […]
It’s Been A Tad Warm Lately
I’m not saying it’s been hot lately, but three of my ribs actually melted. The other day I was sweating so much, TVA tried to build a dam next to my shirt. I don’t really have a point to this, mostly due to heat induced delirium. Turns out, I ramble during heat stroke. I’d just […]
UT: Kids U
If you are looking for opportunities to enlighten your child’s knowledge, UT has a program called “Kids U” exclusive summer camps for area youth in grades 3-12. Children work with college faculty, staff, and graduate students on the UT campus in fields such as art, chemistry, cooking, anthropology, photography, microbiology, computers and veterinary medicine. Camps […]
