John McCain is not a well-liked candidate, even within his own party, but there's one group among whom he is apparently particularly unpopular: the creative minds who set our toes a-tappin'. But perhaps part of the reason they don't like...
My wife and her horse
Originally uploaded by SkipGienappMy wife is a dedicated and loving wife, stay at home mom, home-schooler, entrepreneur, and horse lover. Yep, most of her childhood dreams have now come true.
While I have glibly...
Seriously - some regular & some decaf, but about 9 cups a day total. And this has been a constant source of worry for me since Mandy has been born. One of my cousins pulled a cup of coffee off...
Even if I do not run this 1/2 marathon, I can proudly say that training for it has really gotten me moving. I have run a total of 10 miles this week. Today we had an incident at...
According to numerous local Twitter users, a Blue Cross BlueShield of Tennessee building downtown was evacuated this afternoon due to bomb threats. If you have additional information, please post it in the comments section.
Updated: The Chattanoogan reports that all 10...
Despite the miserable, miserable drives to and from Florida, we had a lovely time at the Schert "farm" in Alachua. While visiting their place over the past few years we've reconnected with old friends, which has been surreal, sweet,...
"All of my favorite rap albums are CDs I bought on the street," says Davy Rothbart in a hymn to "the rap world's Daniel Johnstons" that ran in The Believer's 2008 Music Issue (with the above title). "I mean,...
hey kids... here are a few pics from today that didn't make it onto ye ol' 31photos.If you cats haven't checked out our little project you should take a peek...www.31photos.blogspot.comI'm out to kick it with some good ol' Blue Moon!peace....
I tried to prepare for the hills of San Fancisco. For those who saw me riding around with big jugs of water in my panniers, I wasn't being crazy. I was trying to get in shape. I would load my...
(a boutique in Mentone Alabama)The World's Longest Yardsale wrapped up this past Sunday after a four day run. The yardsale, an annual event, reaches from Ohio to Alabama. The trail ends in Mentone Alabama, a cute, rustic little town that...
I’m leaving the country next fall and and already I’ve begun to view things through a “this is nearly over” lens.  My mom commented that I’ve been approaching my family relationships with a sense of urgency, as though the end...
BioStatistical Research Analyst The mission of the Health Services Research (HSR) department is to support the Commercial Business and Established Markets and Government Business and Emerging Markets business units by conducting research that improves the outcomes, quality, access to, and...
This neighborhood mockingbird not only mocked the dog and I when we were out on a walk, but it repeatedly dive bombed us -- I suspect we might have been uncomfortably close to its nest. Have a good weekend, everyone! The...
Making pies, eating piesAfter a fun morning of blueberry picking with a few good friends and all of our hot sweaty children, I decided to try to make my first blueberry pie. In an effort to economize, I decided to...
Pretty snakes in captivity don't scare me a bit--
Whoa, Gertie--hold it right there!! I bet the majority of people reading that opening sentence think there's nothing "pretty" about a snake. These are my friend Paige's pet snakes, and they wouldn't...
So, some guys found what they claim is the long-sought “Bigfoot” (aka “Sasquatch”) in the mountains of northern Georgia.  (The state, not the country.  Gotta differentiate these days.)  And today, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, they will announce that they...
The Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau recently launched ChattanoogaGetaway.com, a new web site aimed at attracting regional travelers. The site features videos of popular tourist attractions and links back to Chattanooga testimonials on the CVB’s main site, ChattanoogaFun.com. So...
Hmmm....can you guess what artist we studied this summer? Macy brought me this coloring this morning, and I am so proud of her for remembering such detail, for it's been a couple of weeks since we studied this painting/artist!...
We've all heard the old adage about not putting in your eggs in one basket. This is good advice. But why? The basic premise of investing is to be rewarded for risk that you take....
From Details Magazine: He used to be envied. Now the perpetual bachelor is a social pariah. -By Kate Hahn It's 11 a.m. on Sunday, a time that during your single days was reserved for sex or the gym. But for your newly grown-up,...
Beijing, CHINA— In an unexpected move, China today canceled the Special Olympics, which were scheduled to follow shortly after the close of the 2008 Summer Games. As part of any winning bid to host the Summer Olympic Games, it is...
Playing with Google StreetView today!I looked up all my friends/family/coworkers houses and how cool is this thing?!?!My house is on there but it has the wrong address, 1232 Chestnut Street 30741. It has the for sale sign up. Must have...
We went to the doctor a couple of days ago, both for help with the diaper rash and to see if she had an ear infection since her sleep has been so badly interrupted lately. Alas, he said her sleep was...
I can't believe there is only 15 more days until the Wedding. Everything is pretty much taken care of and just waiting for the day to come now. Here's a list of things left to do: Sunday, I'm meeting...
25 Reasons You Might Be a Liberal by John HawkinsWith apologies to Jeff Foxworthy, you just might be a liberal if...* You're sure the Constitution explicitly guarantees the right to abortion and gay marriage, but not the right to own...
No updates in a while, been feeling crummy.My days have been work, home, couch, playing dominoes with Matthew.This weekend we are going up to my parents to get my car fixed (they have to install a new serpentine belt).I am...
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