This is just so sad. A popular business and a much needed scrapbooking store in Hermitage is closing it's doors after 4 years.For those of us living in West Wilson/Eastern Davidson County, Scrap It! was a lifeline for the supplies we needed for our addiction. Sure there are other stores, none as close, as comprehensive… Continue reading Scrap It!

This week is traditionally a time of reflection for me. Unlike some people, I look forward to every new year, every new birthday. Getting older doesn't intimidate me, it excites me, new opportunities are right around every corner.For the most part, this has been a good year. Our family has had it's share of challenges… Continue reading Goodbye 2006

Or is Christmas just too darn close this year? The only emotion I have toward the holiday this is year is the "bah-humbug" spirit. Do I have a tree? Yeah, it's up but not decorated. Presents? Bought but not wrapped.I'm making lists. I'm crossing things off those lists. I'm attending Christmas parties and even baked… Continue reading Is it just me?

There were many, many reasons I moved east of Nashville in 1986. Affordable housing, a quick commute to Nashville, a small community in which to raise my family. Only one of these reasons remains today and the quick commute may not be worth it any longer.I hate to say “I told you so” but when… Continue reading East side, west side, all around the town…

I've been taking grief for over 2 weeks for being named a "Special Judge" for my voting precinct. I applied to be an election worker 2 years ago because it seemed kind of fun and a way to participate in the process.A special judge, I foumd out is the person people come to when they… Continue reading Here Come Da Judge

The news is tragic. A Rockdale County (GA) HS football player dies on the football field from practicing in the heat. Story here.This, unfortunately, is not a new story. When I was a sophomore in HS (circa 1973) my friend's brother, Bobby, died the same way. That was Long Island -- not as hot as… Continue reading Football Player Dies

It's been an interesting summer...one daughter is struggling mightily with the age old question, "what do I want to be when I grow up" and, for her, that growing up will take place in just another year or so when she graduates college. I had forgotten how daunting it is to know that you are… Continue reading What I learn from my children…

I admit, it's summer and I'm slacking off. Between vacation, work and life I have had no desire or inclination to do anything other than sit around...I am, however, always in the mood for a good cup of coffee. This month I tried two new blends, Late-Night Log in and Bloggers Beach Blast, both from… Continue reading New Coffees for July

If you are a fan of "Weird Al" Yankovic, you might be interested in his new song "You're Pitiful" set to the tune of the seriously overplayed "You're Beautiful". You can download the mp3 here. The man is a genius.Speaking of weird, did you read about the live "sex" shows at the Farmers' Fair in… Continue reading Welcome to Wednesday!

I cannot believe it. I just spent the last 2 hours riveted, yes, RIVETED, to the National Spelling Bee finals. I am awed by the ability of these kids, the same age as one of my own, to spell words like machicotage with confidence. As a child, I was a good speller, best in my… Continue reading Celebrating Your Inner Geek