When Will the Wheel Tax Increase Take Place?
I know that the County has increased the wheel tax and it is now double what it was. I have not read anywhere when this increase will go into place? Should the wheel tax increase not go to referendum, it will go into effect on July 1, 2015. If it does go to vote, it […]
Remembering the Bunny
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping’ down the bunny trail… Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way! Boy, does this song brings back memories (Don’t pretend you don’t know the lyrics)! I remember wondering about that bunny, and how he could cover so much territory on Easter morning. I remember waking up on Easter morning, listening to […]
Some Final Easter Egg Fun
Crystal Easter Egg Science Experiment (These crystal eggs are beautiful when the crystals shimmer in the sunlight, easy to do and fascinating to observe the chemical reaction) Supplies Needed: – Borax {found with laundry detergent} – Water – Jars or vases – Egg shells {cleaned with warm water} – Food coloring Instructions: – Remove the top […]
Trimming Down for Spring
Darlings, as the buds are coming out on the trees it is time to step out of our winter nest and begin to bloom with a toned, slimmer body. Oh, I know how this winter has required lots of comfort food as we were snuggled in against the ice and snow. It’s time to replace […]
Will Flowering Trees Be Sparse This Year?
I have become a little concerned about my red bud trees because they just don’t seem to be as colorful as years past. Now I am wondering if I should expect all my flowering trees to be sparse this year and if there is something that I can do? Late hard winter weather has some […]
Easter is Confusing
Easter is right around the bend, and I have to admit the secular celebration of this holiday befuddles my sensibilities. Religiously, and I think we can all agree spirituality is the entire point of Easter, it not only makes perfect sense, but also is, in my humble opinion, both glorious and moving. It is not […]
Goodbye Cable
Sometimes life just tumbles into line, a perfect serendipity. Take this week, for instance. My wife contacted the cable company about reducing our bill from two kidneys and a liver down to one kidney, two pints of blood plasma, and seven fertile eggs. As always, resistance is futile. You will be assimilated, even if it […]
Will Make-Up Snow Days Affect Easter Break?
We are currently making plans for Easter weekend and were wondering if any decision has been made about make up snow days. I know that they are over three days and want to know if they will be in school during the time that was supposed to be Easter break? Although they did miss three […]
Speech and Language Easter Egg Activities
Easter is always a good time to work on developmental skills, due to all the great Easter toys. Easter eggs present many opportunities for learning. I have included a sensory craft and ways to use them to enhance skill development. Sensory Speech and Language Easter Egg Activities: You need: – Plastic eggs – Hot glue […]
Love Those Rescue Pets
There is a commercial on television that disturbs me every time it airs. I hear the music and immediately avoid looking at the screen. While I am in total sympathy with its message, it brings tears to my eye, to see the pain. I think many of you probably feel the same. More than likely, […]
Pi Day
So, another Pi day has come and gone as the Earth spins its magnificent circle. 3.14, the perfect number. In the kingdom of geeks, it exceeds even the Fibonacci sequence, and its celebration rivals the release of Hobbits, LOTR, and any Star Wars film which doesn’t include Jar Jar. It clearly exceeds those that do […]
Erik Larson’s “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania”
This week I am reviewing a new book by Erik Larson: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania. For those who may not recognize the name, the RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner that was not dissimilar to the Titanic, in that it was once the largest passenger ship in the world and […]
Why Did the County Commission Meet Twice?
I was curious as to why the County Commission met twice this week. I was planning to attend their meeting and ask a couple of questions about some things going on in the County but I missed the meeting because I though it was this upcoming week. Why the change? Generally, the Jefferson County Commission […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “divisive.” The head governmental hive met twice this week to make decisions about who would bee pollination and how much honey would go into the jar. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the lines that divide could bee more telling than the actual count. The low humm […]
Trends for Young Girls
Darlings, while shopping for the new spring fashions do not forget the little girls that have captured your heart. Famous designers have added trends for infants, toddlers, and ”tween teens.” The Boho and Little House on the Prairie is the mini-fashiionista delight. Picture the adorable little angel in lace dresses, as Suri, the daughter of Katie […]
Do Out of State Children Need Fishing Licenses?
My grandsons are coming in to visit us for Spring Break and we are planning to take them fishing. I know that children that live in Tennessee are not required to have a fishing license but I was wondering if that extends to out of state children, as well? According to Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, […]
