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Enthusiasm

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Deep Sea Adventure

Deep Sea Adventure

This was a long week but amid the chaos, I found a moment or two to think about vacation and visit my Dad’s grave.  This reminded me of the time my Dad and I went deep sea fishing.  It was definitely an unforgettable experience. Now, anybody that knew my father is probably already laughing and […]

Stranger Than Fiction: The Female Paul Revere

Stranger Than Fiction: The Female Paul Revere

Most Americans are familiar with the story of the daring midnight ride of Paul Revere who bravely rode out to warn American patriots of the impending invasion of British soldiers. But few are familiar with a lesser-known story of Sybil Ludington, a courageous 16-year-old girl who made an even more amazing ride to muster troops […]