Dandridge Waterfront Project Information
I was wondering if you will have any information on the waterfront project in Dandridge. I could not make it to the meeting and am looking for information. The Post did attend the meeting and will be publishing an article as soon as the power point presentation is available. We will include it with the […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Well, we’re two weeks into the New Year and I am wondering who is still hanging onto their New Year’s resolutions. I do not make them anymore, as I am now wise enough to know, without a shadow of doubt, I will break them, and in a very short time. I once followed the ritual […]
Managing Groups of Children
Managing a group of children can sometimes be a challenge. There are a few things that can enhance group behaviors. This is appropriate for use with one child or thirty, in a classroom or at home. – Be prepared for anything, and be organized. Make sure materials are interesting, eye catching and at your fingertips. […]
Should I get a Flu Shot?
I know that it is late in the season but I did not get a flu shot. Is it too late to get a flu shot and will it do any good? According to the CDC, we are in the mist of flu season now and getting vaccinated is still advised. Though this year’s vaccination […]
Some New 2015 Trends
Darlings, a new trend is here! This is one that I have long thought of and dared to wear a couple of times: mismatched earrings. Oh, how I have longed for not loosing a precious ear ring and having to cast the other aside, or trying to match a new one with a spare. The […]
Snow Day Holidays
I realize most people think the holiday season ends once New Year’s Day is in our rear view mirror. But ask any child, or better yet any teacher, and they will quickly correct your error. Tis the season of snow days. Ah, the glorious ring of a One Call liberating your day and your spirit. Jack […]
Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations”
It’s been quite some time since I’ve reviewed a classic, and there is one in particular I’ve been wanting to give a second read now that I’m doing so for pure enjoyment, rather than classwork. This week I’m tackling Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the great 19th century coming-of-age novel. For those of you who are […]
What’s the Official Word on the Bridge in Dandridge?
I was wondering what the official word is on the green bridge in Dandridge? I know that there are rumors going around and am just looking for some real information. Officially, the Categorical Exclusion for the project, which is a part of the environmental compliance, was completed in June of 2014. The Tennessee Department of […]
New Resolutions with Your Children
With the New Year, comes new resolutions. This year it is my hope that you will resolve to spend quality time with your child or grandchild. With our busy lives, it is not always easy to spend as much time as we would want with our children and grandchildren. Because of this, we need to […]
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 […]
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 […]
