Horror Movie Lessons
I’ve been trying to find a horror movie appropriate for my ten year old daughter, and after considering every slasher film known to man, two things have become perfectly clear. First, there are no slasher films appropriate for my ten year old. Second, this is the perfect genre to introduce as she becomes a teenager. […]
When Will the Roads Be Repaired?
I was wondering if you have any idea how much longer the roads are going to be torn up in front of the courthouse in Dandridge. I came by the other day to get something at the County Clerk’s office and the roads were horrible. Some people in town told me that they have been […]
Deja Vu of the Oak Attack
Okay, this bears repeating as Deja vu has hit again. I refer to the attack of the oak tree! Same scenario… same reaction from my dogs! They say it’s a bumper year for acorns. I had been hearing this for quite some time, and did not really know exactly what it meant. First, I don’t […]
Vestibular Sense
Sensory integration refers to the brain’s ability to process sensory input from multiple sensory modalities, the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste), vestibular sense (balance and movement) and proprioception (knowing one’s position in space). The vestibular sense receives input from the inner ear about equilibrium, gravitational changes, and movement experiences. A child may […]
Fragrances from History
Hello, darlings! Doesn’t a touch of perfume add to one’s femininity? A lovely fragrance is always the last part of my dressing for the day or night. A woman should be aware of the power of perfume to enhance her identity, personality, and allure. Even my dogs know when I am ready for the day […]
Humans and Monkeys
Have you ever noticed the similarity between Sunday afternoons when you’re hanging out with the family after a big lunch and monkeys sunning on a rock? Both consist of brief, meaningless outbursts of chatter, difficult to interpret, followed by blank stares and cat naps. Give the monkeys a window, a bird feeder, and the NFL […]
Obligations for Trick-or-Treating?
My mother is considering not participating in trick or treating this year. I think that this is rude and we are arguing over the issue. What do you think? Well, there is no mandate that says that everyone must hand out candy on Halloween. Does your mother live in a neighborhood that is heavily hit […]
Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?
Do you wake up tired and need caffeine to get going? Do you have a tendency to gain weight and a hard time bouncing back from illness? You may be pushing your adrenals to the brink of exhaustion. Emotional stress, illness, surgeries, chemical pollutants, junk food, sugar, too much caffeine, poor nutrition, and lack of […]
The Power of Magnesium
Let’s start out with an essential mineral that over half the American population is deficient in. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the body. It is a natural calcium channel blocker and helps lower blood pressure. Deficiencies in magnesium can manifest as insomnia, depression, poor digestion, cardiac arrhythmia and high blood pressure, […]
Richard and Barbara Osborn’s ‘The Red Moon Affair’
This week I am reviewing a novel by local authors Richard and Barbara Osborn: The Red Moon Affair. The Red Moon Affair is a techno-political thriller following the ambitions of President Edward Tuckwell, a man who believes he should be president for life. Of course, such a proposal is Constitutionally impossible, unless a state of […]
Oral Sensory Integration
Sensory integration refers to the brain’s ability to process sensory input from multiple sensory modalities, the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste), vestibular sense (balance and movement) and proprioception (knowing one’s position in space). Since the different senses use electrical signals unique to them, it is the brain’s function to relate all sensory […]
Good ‘Ole Southern Sayings
Good Ole Southern sayings can be quite humorous. I am remembering a few and wonder if you remember hearing them also. – Jumpy as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs – Slower than molasses in January – Lord willing and the creek don’t rise – In between the devil and the […]
Boots, Boots, Boots
Darlings, it is time to bring out the boots! Boots just happen to be a great fashion favorite for me. All styles from the over-the-knee boot to the flat-heel riding boot are favorites of mine, and all in wonderful shades of luscious leather. Scanning the fashion scene this fall for boots, I discovered a treasure […]
I am a Unicorn
Have you noticed how absurd the world has become? People make up whatever they want to serve their twisted agenda and expect the rest of us to just believe it’s true and happily, unconditionally accept it. When did our world become so bizarre? Is this some sort of psychosis derived from political correctness? It seems […]
Removing Gum from Carpet
I was wondering if you have any sure fire way to remove gum from carpet? There is really not a surefire, easy method to removing gum from carpet. If the gum is gooey, hardening it with ice can make it easier to move. Gum also responds fairly well to oil and, for that reason, using […]
Memories of Fall Events
Fall events have always been times for making memories. Although hayrides are almost obsolete, they were once on every fall calendar. Now, they are found mostly in the corn mazes that are a much newer entertainment for the season. I remember church hayrides. They were so much fun, with singing, telling stories and a picnic […]
