The war hits home. Dalton resident, Private Thomas Lee, was killed by an IED explosion last Friday in Mosul, Iraq. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and unit.
The funeral for Private Thomas Lee will be...
A few thoughts. Do with them what you wish.
1. Riverbend is a bargain.
Even if there are only a couple of acts that you want to see, the $28 (until yesterday) or $37 (from today on) pin prices are more...
Lisa and Randy are one of the nicest, most thoughtful couples we've ever met, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend their wedding day with them and 18 of their closest family and friends in Watersound, Florida, just a...
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, both my beloved Dunkin Donuts and hot-and-now-melt-in-your-mouth-delicious Krispy Kreme are giving away FREE doughnuts to customers (check your stores locally; not all are participating and some require additional purchase). Always the first...
I’ve slacked off on my happiness project because the past couple days have been pretty rough.
Sunday was happy because I treated myself to a long, luxurious bubble bath complete with candles, Neil Young on the boombox, a margarita with...
William Hopkins bemoans the the Rise of Republic:
No free parking exists anymore, except in two areas: the Southside, and the Hunter Museum area. Coincidence? Not hardly. These areas have no parking meters, and no Republic parking lots.
You just got to...
Bill has dashed off a few thoughts on this year’s festival.
As he says, “Do with them what you wish.”
An excerpt:
1. Riverbend is a bargain.
Even if there are only a couple of acts that you want to see, the $28 (until...
One day after the TN Senate successfully overturned Governor Phil Bredesen’s veto on the “guns in bars” bill, the City of Chattanooga is looking for ways to keep guns out of bars within the city limits.
Richard Beeland, spokesman for Mayor...
An older, tired looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few...
The visitor from California must have found our Chattanooga June a bit chilly. Click on the large size for lots of cute details like the turquoise lace work and narrow grey and white stripes. It was gratifying to hear that...
Or on the Stranger's music blog. One of the more fun pieces of press we've ever done is this interview I did with the Stranger's Trent Moorman about gear and recording the new record . Check it out, there's...
On my way out of here. Myrtle Beach here I come.
I leave you with Peg Leg Sam
I like Peg Leg Sam. There is just something about bums that has always fascinated me.
And by the way Smijer, I just finished The...
Chiropractic is teh suck. (apologies to friends from way back when who are in the business)
The Wrong Sotomayor Opposition Strategy… and how…
Just when the liberal conspiracy to outlaw Christianity seemed ready to take off, some city functionary in San...
I can’t seem to get over the Nate McLouth acquisition today. Here’s a look at his career Runs Above Replacement by season.
Fielding runs are based on UZR, but I’m not sure that any of the defensive metrics really like McLouth. ...
TAMPA -- Students said they heard him scream. One told investigators the 13-year-old boy fought back, yelled for his attackers to stop and fell to the ground in a defensive position. Those details emerged Wednesday as four Walker Middle School classmates faced...
Hire Here, a Chattanooga-based organization devoted to keeping local construction contracts in the Chattanooga economy, has signed up with Cooley Public Strategies to organize its media strategy.
Oh, and Cooley Public Strategies is based out of Nashville. Baby steps.
HT: Mike Pare
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