Gus is certainly growing up. He smiled (intentionally) at Scott for the first time a few weeks ago...at least we think it was intentional. On Monday, however, we know it was intentional. It was great! We're looking forward to more...
I heard today that Chattanooga Times cartoonist Bruce Plante is headed out of town soon. I've enjoyed Bruce's work on the left side of the editorial page for a long time. His focus on the loonier aspects of...
While my understanding is that the paper version will start hitting the streets on Thursdays, instead of Wednesdays, this week's Pulse is online today. In it, I opine briefly on the "crack tax" appeal and the cigarette border patrols....
Portland steals Mesh, lands the 2009 AIGA Leadership Retreat, legalize what some say is our Mayor's favorite breakfast (and lunch, and dinner), and then goes and has to (after John & Mark destroyed WUTC) launch the most back-hair-waxin' awesome internet...
Post-OME recovery has gone well and transitioned into a tapering for the StumpJump, happening this weekend. I'm ready enough to do it; not sure if I'm ready enough to meet the goal I have in mind. I just hope the...
(Make sure to check out the post below.) After visiting the pumpkin patch without little brother, we wanted to make sure that he did not feel left out - thus, the pumpkin photo shoot! Look at me! I am...
This article I was reading, about a Planned Parenthood opening up in Aurora, Illinois, presents two women's stories about their experiences or feelings about abortion, I suppose to give an example to readers about the sort of opposing viewpoints...
John Lennon- Imagine Imagine there's no Heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life...
George Bush Vetoes Child Health Insurance The ever more popular George W. Bush just continues to amaze me with his pro-rich folk antics. Today, as promised, he vetoed the bill for 35 billion in childcare over the next 5 years. This...
SGT Rock Ernest Engman is a hiker and family man from East Tennessee who is better known in the hiking community as "SGT Rock." Sarge is a career military man who just completed his second tour in Iraq. He...
It's that time of year again. The leaves are changing and the nights are becoming cooler. Today, the 3 older boys and I went on a lovely Fall fieldtrip. It included a pumpkin patch, corn mazes, hayride, feeding the ducks,...
My afternoons can be pretty much all mine when Fuller is napping. When he finally falls asleep he is out for about three solid hours. I usually end up cleaning, blogging, or cooking during that time (sometimes all at once!)...
Shemini Atzeret begins at sunset, and it's the Feast of Abd-al-Masih. Abraham Lincoln set the date of the American Thanksgiving, the first woman to serve in the US Senate was appointed, and Edgar Allan Poe was rescued from a gutter...
Religion and Politics Mitt Romney, John F. Kennedy-both politicians dealt with religion in their political careers--Mr.Romney is still answering questions about his Mormon faith. Mitt Romney's Mormon faith comes up over and over in the presidential election. When John F....
In Senate District 10, which comprises parts of Hamilton County and all of Marion County, the primary election in the race to replace former Sen. Ward Crutchfield is taking place. All polling places in the district are open from...
SELECT A CANDIDATE FOR 2008 The following is an interesting exercise. You answer a few questions then click the "find your candidate button" and the program selects the candidate who's position on the issues is most like your own. You...
'Dega bound!
Where in the last three laps and Dega is the finish line.
It is Wednesday and I am starting my lunch break and I thought I would update everyone.
This afternoon, the wife and I will hit the store to get...
Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high, I'd gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot. My doctor said eating right doesn't have to be complicated and it would solve my...
My day is turning into the one I did not plan. Fuller got sick last night and then today his tummy troubles turned into diaper troubles... so we are at home trying to keep busy with pre-trip stuff. And while...
Psychoanalyze Yourself. Answer the following questions with the first thought that comes to mind. Then read which each answer means. (No cheating!) (enter your answers before you scroll to the bottom) You are not alone. You are walking in the woods. With who? You are...
Seymour Hersh is a well respected journalist whose articles in the New Yorker have led that part of the media whose mental agility has not been hobbled by corporate perspectives. He has correctly diagnosed the Iraq War, the Iraq...
As y'all know, once a month, I sneak over to my son-in-law's blog and "borrow" pictures of my grandbaby that are the latest and greatest. Then I just have to share them with all of you. I know,........"Show Off"...... ...
Call me crazy, but I have given the recently vacated District 6 City Council seat some thought. I pretty much have my ideas in place (no solid decision, just an outline), but I wanted to test your thoughts against...
The Downtown Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Jeff Cannon of RiverCity Company and creator of the forward thinking Green/Spaces. This meeting will take place at The Read House, on Thursday, October 4th at...
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