Back when my darling girl was a freshman, we made the "rule" -- no prom until Junior year. After all, the Junior/Senior prom is just that...for Juniors and Seniors. Well, now my "baby" is a Junior and has bought herself a prom ticket. Yes, bought one for herself. She doesn't want to rely on being… Continue reading trying on prom dresses…the madness begins
Jail was scary, no joke
After my ride with the police on Monday, I was, today, given the opportunity to visit with the local DA, public defender, visit court and go to jail.The visit to the jail was scary. Really scary. It is a beautiful facility but sparse. The inmates are locked down 21 hours a day. They are given… Continue reading Jail was scary, no joke
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Riding with the MJPD is eye-opening and just a little bit scary
Tonight I had the opportunity do a "ride along" with the Mt Juliet Police Department as part of Public Safety Month for Leadership Wilson. I spent about 4 hours with one of Mt Juliet's finest patrolling the city. Until you've ridden with the police, you have no idea just how dangerous every day work is for… Continue reading Riding with the MJPD is eye-opening and just a little bit scary
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The political landscape
I have a theory. It really won't matter who I vote for in the general election in November. Whoever wins is doomed to fail.Our economy is in a downturn. We are at war. People are losing their homes. Anyone elected has a very steep hill to climb. Very likely they will be criticized for being… Continue reading The political landscape
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Back to business
Obviously, I've been missing in action longer than I care to admit. Oh, I've kept busy doing all my usual things -- working elections, scouting, youth sports, "real" work and being crafty -- but I've not indulged in blogging as I felt I had nothing to say that's not already been said.Well, know what? Screw… Continue reading Back to business
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Would you eat it?
Yesterday I spent the afternoon unloading food and packing boxes during the Post Office's national food drive -- traditionally held the 2nd Saturday of May. In Mt. Juliet, the food donated will be distributed by the Mt. Juliet Help Center. All day long postal carriers collected bags of food left at mailboxes and delivered them… Continue reading Would you eat it?
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Where have YOU been?
create your own visited states mapThis is a very cool little tool. Try it!
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The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love
Being a mom is tough. No doubt about it. And sorry, moms of the younger kids, it doesn't get any easier from here on out.I read all the blogs written by moms with young children and think "man, I don't want to go back there" -- but I do. My daughters are almost grown. My… Continue reading The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love
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Oswego, NY — A Snow Lover’s Paradise!
Who'd a guessed? My former home, Oswego, NY is a national news story. Little Oswego, home of "big Dick, little Dick" (the power plant), the State University of New York, and Lake Ontario is being seen, daily, on CNN, The Weather Channel and Good Morning America. I spent a couple of really great years there… Continue reading Oswego, NY — A Snow Lover’s Paradise!
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Hang it up already!
One sentence sums up my morning commute:"Get off the damn phone and DRIVE!"This morning a woman whips a left turn off a side street onto the main road, cutting off the poor guy in the lane next to me. I can't figure out why she would not even stop or blink since there were a… Continue reading Hang it up already!
Old Dog, New Tricks 