When Zombies Arrive
I was at the movies this weekend and a frightening fact began to emerge. When a superhuman terrorist attacks, we send Ironman to stop him. A lizard monster evolves from a science experiment and Spiderman swings to the rescue. When a rogue demigod threatens the Earth, Thor and his big hammer are sent to save […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Heroine of Lime Rock
Being the “keeper of the flame” or a lighthouse keeper was once a very difficult job. Before computers and modern conveniences made the job more automated, keeping a lighthouse required almost constant attention, long hours and hard labor. The job of the lighthouse keeper was to warn ships that are passing too close to land. […]
Enthusiasm
A mere 300 years ago it would have been a grave insult, perhaps enough even to initiate a duel, if one were called an “enthusiast.” In the years following the “Glorious Revolution” (the overthrow of King James II of England) displays of enthusiasm were simply not acceptable. It was believed that any such exuberance would […]
Romantic Summer Style
Crochet is such a beautiful feminine style, it is chic season after season. Long crochet skirts are so ethereal and comfortable. Crochet packs like a dream, takes up such little room and never wrinkles. So for traveling I always take several crochet skirts in various lengths. A loosely woven crochet sweater worn over a cami […]
Why is it still this cold?
I do not remember May being this cold. Is this seriously abnormal for this area at this time of the year and is this the coldest May on record? While the past several years have certainly found May to be much hotter than it has been this year, this is not that unusual in the […]
Carla Emery’s: The Encyclopedia of Country Living
I absolutely love spring and, as the weather gets warmer, my mind and body long to be outdoors. Though I am a city girl, my family are third generation farmers and I have spent my fair share of time outside of the city lights. I have found a wonderful way to marry two of my […]
The Rules of Engagement
The single most important element in learning is to become engaged with the subject. The single most important element in teaching is to engage the student with the subject. Merely presenting information (or merely taking notes) is neither teaching nor learning. Alas, this non-teaching and non-learning event is taking place in some classroom somewhere today. […]
John Lucas’ The Future
Upon my last trip to my local book store, I ran across a book whose title caught my eye: John Lucas’ The Future: An Essay on God, Temporality, and Truth. Obviously, this is a philosophy book, mostly dealing with issues involving God’s will and presence, and its relationship to time as we understand it. Let […]
Check The Bag
I overheard a conversation this week that is indicative of a general problem people have with expectations. Someone was discussing the new film “Scary Movie 15” or whatever inconceivable number we are up to now. They said, and I quote, “It was really stupid.” This represents a fundamental, colossal problem with individual expectations. Of course […]
Math In And Around The House
Math in and around the house or in everyday life. Just like science math is all around us… opportunities abound to enrich your child’s ability to understand relationships between numbers and mathematical patterns, all necessary for success in math. These activities will not only help in developing good math skills, they will build good self-esteem […]
Once Upon A Time Without Fast Food
Once upon a time in a far away land, there was a sleepy little village… well actually county. And in this county were a few small towns. While the people were happy and content, there seemed to be something missing. Not knowing what was missing, most people went about their lives in a merry fashion. […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Youngest Major Leaguer
Imagine what it would feel like to step out on the pitcher’s mound, before a crowd of thousands of fans, and pitch to a major League baseball player who has played the sport for years and has racked up numerous home runs. Now, imagine how intimidating it would feel if you were only 15-years-old and […]
Best Tomato?
I am looking for some tomato plants and am new to gardening. I have noticed that there are several different varieties of plants and was wondering if you have any suggestions for a tomato that has a good flavor and is easy to grow? There are multiple varieties of tomato plants and most gardeners have […]
Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner Fashion
Women at the Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner were so beautiful in an array of spring color and fashion. Immediately upon walking into the Stokely Memorial Cafeteria at Carson-Newman University Saturday night a blaze of colorful suits, dresses, jackets, sweaters, shoes, bags and dazzling elephant jewelry was on festive display. Linda Larson was truly a shining example […]
The Most Human
Last Sunday I was sitting high atop a ridge (about 3,400 feet!) in the Cumberland Mountains, having arrived at the spot only after a grueling 18 mile backpacking experience. But it was wonderful! I was with a large group of friends, and together we pondered the glory of the natural world. As I was sitting […]
How To Help Your Child Enjoy School
What can you do to help your child enjoy school? As research verifies, a critical factor in a child’s educational success is parent involvement. A positive connection between home and school creates an atmosphere that enhances your child’s educational career. So… what are some possibilities of ways you might volunteer at school? assemble parent packets […]
