Wow. She is stunning in this outfit. I am pleased that my favorite store received some much needed free publicity when the First Lady wore their dress. The dress is on sale right now for only ...
I just happened to see this in my documents file while digging for spreadsheets to do my taxes. And, oh, the irony! It's egg related! so I had to post it even thought I did already post my theme Thursday...
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates proposed an increase in defense spending up from $513 billion under the Bush administration to $534 billion under the Obama’s plan. This is an increase. So why can’t the media and Repubs comprehend...
It's obvious.That it is important to know who you are.But unfortunately (or fortunately) I'm not going to even attempt to summarize who I am in a blog post. Here is a summary anyway:I am a passionate person. I...
Here's a great article from the New Wineskins site. It talks about several things that I've been thinking about lately: - remembering that we have neighbors - actually caring about the people in our neighborhood - waking up to the very real needs...
I just came back from Kenya, I had gone to say bye to Mom. We did give her a good send off and I know she is at peace. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, continue to keep us...
The Center for Constitutional and Earth Rights and the son of Ken Saro Wiwa will be taking Shell to trial in May for the execution of 9 Nigerians during the 1990’s. The suit alleges allege the Multi-national oil...
While in Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago, we were able to enjoy Hayden, along with her mom and dad (of course).This included her first sucker...And her first cereal!...
For those who have asked, here are a few pictures of Cooper. No, he is not our fourth grandchild. But he is a lot of fun and the neighbors agree that he is cute and has great markings....
Keith Ellison - worth watching.
On Marc Morano…
If we’re going to get mad at anyone, meanwhile, I can see two appropriate targets. First, there’s the media who allow this game to work, by creating environments (especially on television) where good science...
We're looking forward to a great night of television. Southern Accents starts the night at 8pm with visits to Belle Meade plantation, the Knoxville Zoo, Maple Grove Inn, and the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta.
Another local favorite, The A...
In response to guest editorials by both District 1 candidates for the Chattanooga City Council, two Chattarati readers aim strong words at incumbent Linda Bennett and challenger Deborah Scott.
A.C. Williams defends Linda Bennett’s record as a Councilwoman and community volunteer:
…in...
Still sore from Monday, I dragged it over to David’s for yet another brutal WOD…
Warmed up with some Jump rope, stretching, and a few mini rounds of the exercises used then:
Barbara
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On April 3, CreateHere was privileged to witness firsthand what MakeWork coordinator, Harv Wileman, wisely called "a great day for the arts in Chattanooga." With 107 total applications pouring in for the final MakeWork deadline, Wileman et al. got the...
A few weeks ago I took a trip to visit my sister, Austina. She is getting married this weekend and I was present at one of her showers. It was a treat to hang out with her for a while...
If you recall, my cell phone was water damaged in January. (Thank goodness for blog archives!) The good news was the cell dried out and started working again, with the exception of the outer display.
Well, apparently the story wasn’t...
Lately, I've realized that I coin people with preemptive judgments. In my world, specifically, it's been the obscure lady next door and the street preacher on the corner of Market Street and MLK. When I was first showing friends...
On Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, SpringBoard will host the next installment of the Small Business Panel Discussion series. With advice from expert speakers, "Social Networking: Taking Your Business Online" will provide entrepreneurs with resources to get...
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Elizabeth Crenshaw.
Chattanooga’s Eco Expo featured a variety of businesses that proved that there are plenty of opportunities to buy green locally. From LED lighting and solar technology to green roofs and environmentally...
Local design firm Coptix Inc. today announced a new name, MEDIUM, and the launch of a Content Management System, Message. In a brief interview with Chattarati, president Josiah Roe said the company needed “a brand the reflects our firm’s maturity and the...
One of the great failures of Capitalism is that so much of our capital - and our employment opportunities - belong to people far removed from the real economy of work. One of the great failures of Communism, with...
This is some of the smoothest Latin Jazz ever created. Tjader was brilliant. I started listening to him in early elementary school. Musicians just don't do this anymore....
Saturday afternoon I closed the car door on my right thumb and it hurt like crazy. 5 days later and the thumb is still quite swollen and sore, plus of course ugly too. This is very helpful in the...
I'll be the first to admit that I am sick and tired of professional athletes 'retiring' for a year or two then returning to the sport. But the french cycling press and authorities are behaving like little children. They are...
Earlier today, I got this email from SarahPac:
Statement from Meghan Stapleton, Palin Family Spokesperson
The continuing generosity of Alaskans and Americans is overwhelming as many reach out to assist Governor Sarah Palin and her family with their legal bills.
However, the...
International Egg Cuisine QuizNo fair Googling before guessing! The answers are at the bottom.1. This Belgian stew, which translates as "watery mess" has a base of egg yolk and cream thickened broth. A. Waterloo B. Waterzooi C. Waderfinnen D. Wateryam2....
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