Yesterday when I was driving to Carolina (I'm going to a wedding today), I came around a bend in the road and encountered this cloud centered over my route. I thought it looked a lot like the space crafts that...
The Moon on 8/8/08
The Moon was high in a clear sky when I took this picture, but clouds have moved in now. I’m going to stay out for a bit - the weather indicates it should clear…
It’s really pleasant this...
This evening we were watching the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics, and Fuller was digging on the drums in the first section. I tried to educate him by telling Fuller the Olympics are in China this year. And Fuller replied...
A source close to the Jim Vincent campaign told TennesseeTicket today that the candidate spent much of the day on Thursday in Rhea County, and was cautiously optimistic about his chances of winning back the District 31 seat until the...
I was excited to find Stone’s ‘Double Bastard’ (2007)on the shelves of The Vine @ Greenlife this afternoon. Being a Double Bastard myself, I bought two… Couldn’t pass up the Celebrator Dopplebock, I mean it has that neat horse...
(CNN) -- Former U.S. senator and Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards admitted to an extramarital affair in an interview with ABC News, the network reported Friday. He denied being the father of the woman's child, as had been alleged...
I left work early today to run errands and spruce up the house.It was an absolutely gorgeous day to run around with the windows down, and I did! Toodles and I ran errands, went to the Battlefield, and to the...
CreateHere Creative Strategists Helen Johnson and Josh McManus can be heard this week online and as a podcast on Smart City, the weekly, hour-long public radio talk show that takes an in-depth look at urban life, including the people, places,...
Great news everyone!Local celebrity from News Channel 9, Don Welch, visited the St. Elmo business district recently to sniff around and see all the new businesses that are sprouting up. Our community will be highlighted on his popular "This 'n...
If pride comes before the fall, then greatness comes after the fall, right???????I was cross-training today, climbing a 5.12 route up the face of Lookout with my buddy Corey. I was reaching for our next pitch, and then he...
I popped by Crabtree Farms this week, and caught this guy, hard at work. Lately, with all the bad news about bees, I'm always glad to see the few that are left. Have you got the Olympics Fever yet?!? I'm pretty...
Yesterday was primary day here in Tennessee. It wasn't a great day for Hamilton County (we now have a (-nother) kinda sketchy sheriff, since this guy won. But it was a good day in Tennessee, which was struggling through a...
New Orleans Then and Now: Join us for a Food and Film Night August 15 On Friday, August 15, just two weeks before the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Arts & Education Council (AEC) will host a New Orleans-themed evening...
"Barbara"Five rounds, each for time of:20 Pull-ups30 Push-ups40 Sit-ups50 SquatsRest precisely three minutes between each round. Post time for each of five rounds to comments.Coach's notes:We're starting up a brand new six weeks "cycle" today. Last six weeks saw a...
Today’s photo (taken last night) is courtesy of our own John Hawbaker (with special thanks to the East Ridge Bi-Lo).
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Garrett will be speaking at the annual FPP Convention in Orlando, FL. It is an honor to be speaking among other accomplished photographers when Garrett attended the convention for the first time back in 2004 out of curiosity and again...
The infamous SXSW panel picker is live. Love/hate aside, South By is about people. Not panels. And certainly not about the panel picker. Just the same, Messieurs Mall, Marcotte and myself wouldn’t mind if you shot a couple of stars...
If she is really an American, she should respect the wishes of the voters and their elected representative. Not throw sour grapes because the election didn't go her way....
Photo credit: Vidiot
Get a handful of singles ready for a night day out on the town! It’s time again for the World’s Longest Yard Sale, which runs right through the Chattanooga area this weekend. To celebrate this institution of...
i hope you cats got to go be outside at some point today... and if you did you know that it was unbelievably gorgeous!!!We spent our morning at Crabtree Farms.... just look at these amazing flowers!!! ahhhh....There is just something...
Why won't men disclose to their close friends how much they earn post-college age years? I don't understand why salary is such a big secret or what the big deal is? If you want to see your closest friend zip...
It takes individuals to get things done. And it takes a village to get great things done. I am proud of everyone who participated in the campaigns for Beck, Tuke, Padgett, Vandergriff, Berke, Brown, Favors, and Matthews. Participating in the...
Everything's been finally tallied, per my 08/01/08 billing statement and my total school loan debt is $72,260.32. "This is now the focus of my administration." At 5.375% interest, I'm scheduled by the agency to have this all paid off finally on...
From CNN: HOUSTON, Texas (AP) -- She's the wife of a renowned evangelical pastor and one of the leaders of a Houston megachurch, but Victoria Osteen is being accused of behavior that wasn't very Christian. Opening arguments were set for Thursday in...
So it appears that my placenta is no longer down low, which is very good news. Barring some last minute emergency or something else, I can deliver him without a c-section! It really is a relief. I've never had one...
Last September I spent a Saturday walking in the memory of my Grandfather. He died after several years with Alzheimer’s. It was a memorable experience and I hope to do it again someday. I’m not doing it this year because...
Just 22 more days until we say, "I do". I never thought this day would come; it's been a long year and I'm so glad it's almost here. Shane and I went to our first of two pre-marital classes on...
Yesterday was my first “off” day in some time. I spent the entire day at home, puttering around the house, doing a bit of laundry, resting, and playing with Fuller. And most importantly, I was inside in the comfort of...
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