Last night I went to bed early and fell asleep quickly, I just couldn't stay asleep. As insomnia rattled my sleep-hungry brain, an urgent, pervasive thought drove me to desperate prayer:I care about you.It didn't make sense. When my house...
As I’ve been trying to find my footing in the path to our “new normal” I have been thinking a lot about priorities. I think the idea was planted in my mind by Besty and her kind suggestion of putting...
She is.
The trial on espionage-related charges for two former officials of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee starts this summer, unless — as the Washington Post has demanded — the Justice Department drops the charges.
Now we know, thanks to Jeff...
This edition of Blogging Tapas is extra meaty- we have pictures!
~ Last Tuesday our little family ventured out to AT&T Field to see the season opener of the Lookouts. They were playing the Montgomery Biscuits, which was important since Damon...
Shortly after being sworn in for a second term as city mayor this morning, Ron Littlefield delivered an inaugural speech urging “unity and joint effort” between the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County governments.
He said,
We must prepare to extend the...
With snow falling, we somehow managed to get the car loaded up for our Easter trip. We didn't leave as early as we had intended...partly, because we Southerners were enjoying the snow...even though we were shouting, "Don't forget the beach...
For a while, it looked as if the Braves might never score another run, but they broke out in a big way on Sunday to end a five-game losing streak against the Marlins and Pirates. They’re still five games behind...
Full transcript of Mayor Ron Littlefield’s speech at the Tivoli Theater, today. The remarks were delivered after he and the Chattanooga City Council members were sworn in for a new four-year term.
I’ve just returned from Germany—just last night. I...
Here's something you don't want to hear come out of your son's mouth about your newborn baby girl: Mommy, why is Harper's head squishy? Just typing that sentence gives me the willies! I am not a fan of the soft......
It’s been a while since I wrote anything good enough to share. I wrote a letter poem to a friend of mine who is about to graduate and he said he liked it and he’s one of my favorite writers...
The Everlasting Monday
Thou shalt have an everlasting
Monday and stand in the moon.
The moon’s man stands in his shell,
Bent under a bundle
Of sticks. The light falls chalk and cold
Upon our bedspread.
His teeth are chattering among the leprous
Peaks and craters of those...
It has been an eventful few weeks of celebration in the life of our family. We had a princess party this weekend in the park for the Dove-bird who turned four. And last night we had an incredible feast in...
I had the best birthday gathering ever. Old friends and new friends alike were there. We held it at Cessna and Elizabeth Decosimo's beautiful studio in Chattanooga. Matt and Lewis Oehmig backed me up on drums and...
Chattanooga Green Community Commitment Event on Vimeo.
Videoblogger Joe Jacobi and Chattanooga Green’s Brad McAllister talk about the upcoming Community Commitment event at UTC on April 22, from 5:30—8:00 p.m. Full details after the jump.
From the Facebook event page:
We’re inviting folks...
Miller Plaza is slated to receive the next sculpture from the Hunter Museum’s Art in Public Places project. Made possible by the Benwood Foundation, Art in Public Places will allow the Hunter Museum to install outdoor sculptures at not only...
Stroll Through History this Saturday from noon 'til fourat Forest Hills Cemetery in St. Elmo. While not present last year,The Chattanoogan was once an Atlantan who enjoyed similar events at Oakland Cemetery, where this portrait was made. See you there!...
Did humans learn from hobbits? And were those sharpened stones for shaving feet?
America, love it or leave it.
Unitarian Universalist gun clubs… who knew?
There’s this:
The Pro-marriage case for gay marriage:
Instead of destroying the institution of marriage, as opponents charge, I...
A southern state, Tennessee's midwestern border shows in a love of boots. This pair from 9 West add a pop of color to a GAP ensemble while a peek of tulle says, 'Let's Dance!'...
Since tax day and some tea part fun all happened last week I thought these quotes from a pretty slick dude seemed appropriate..."I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies." "The natural progress...
The time to celebrate has come! Join us April 20th for the:
District 8 Inauguration Dinner
Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant-Downtown
1463 Market St.
6-10PM
More details? Call 423.757.0088...
this weekend some how hit that nice space between being full and too full... somehow we were able to get a lot done and still do so many of the things we had hoped to squeeze in without feeling to...
Today’s Fun Monday is hosted by my friend Sayre. Here is her assignment:
Take your camera to work and take pictures of the things that inspire you as you work or that inspires your coworkers. Ask them (or yourself) what it...
To me, her tragic end aside, Janis Joplin is about female empowerment. Her strong voice combined with her insouciant attitude towards life, makes this great music to listen to when encouragement is needed in difficult situations. Listen to Janice before...
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