tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218168052012-02-16T01:50:54.135-06:00A spinning/knitting blog for the next phase in my life...an empty nest.Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.comBlogger541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-41395898868389420212012-02-07T14:42:00.002-06:002012-02-07T14:42:46.723-06:00

F is for February, Fiber and FUN :) I have so many wonderful fiber activities planned for this month that it won't be dreary like most winter months. First up is the wonderful Nashville Spinsters meetup during Second Saturday at the Knowles Center. I look forward each month, to meeting with, and learning from, this wonderful group of women. This will be my first outing with my new Sonata wheel

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I went to spinning circle recently and was, as always, taken aback by the beauty and difference in all the wheels being use. Some were modern, some elegant, some (like mine) bare bones. Apparently my wandering eye caught the attention of one of my fellow spinners who very generously offered to let me try out her wheel. Like a girl with a crush, I demurely declined, too shy to show everyone just

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-37522020898100827762011-12-28T08:56:00.001-06:002012-01-05T14:28:40.964-06:00

Now that Christmas is safely behind us,I wanted to share some pictures of my Christmas knitting/fiber projects. First, my nephew's Chullo. After making one for my daughter last year, my nephew (18) said how he would definitely wear one as long as it wasn't pinks and blues like hers. Knitpicks customer service was awesome, looking up the alternative kit to the one I initially purchased and

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-51525355056016462352011-12-16T09:27:00.002-06:002011-12-16T09:55:32.903-06:00

I wanted to share with you one of my favorite things :: podcasts  Podcasts, loaded to my iPod, keep my mind entertained while driving, shopping, knitting, spinning. Admittedly, I am shamelessly addicted to knitting/spinning podcasts. I have some professional ones I subscribe to but frankly, after working all week, the last thing I want to do is listen to more UX/tech stuff. If you are

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-38072032011672896072011-12-15T09:53:00.001-06:002011-12-15T15:55:00.535-06:00

Everyday someone asks me the question: "have you finished your Christmas shopping?" and my answer is always "heck, no". But the more relevant question would be is your Christmas KNITTING finished? And the answer to that would be HELL, no. I decided last weekend to knit my daughter a Christmas scarf...not just any scarf...a 7 ft, bulky weight, cabled scarf. This daughter is not one to enjoy

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-40957665480973355392011-10-31T08:56:00.019-05:002011-10-31T09:56:55.193-05:00

If September was my favorite month, then October was a blur (hence no post!). I can't say I'm sorry to see it go, but the month did have it's moments. I was able to visit my daughter at school, and during that same weekend, stopped by SAFF and did some fiber shopping.I'm happy to say LMU had a winning weekend and currently ranked 4th in the southeast by the NCAA in Division II. Looking forward to

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September. A terrific month for a lot of reasons...it's the start of the college volleyball season, football is back, my daughter and I share a birthday this month, September signals cooler weather (except for today when it will be close to 100F), Labor Day is a 4-day weekend, and finally... Today is the the start of Dish Rag Tag 2011! Keep an eye on our team's progress all month long as the

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In May 2011, I became the proud owner of a Merlin Tree Roadbug spinning wheel. This little beauty is fully portable, weights less than 10 lbs and fits in a large canvas tote. I've named her Marla. Having never spun yarn before, this may have seemed like an odd purchase. What in the world did I know about spinning? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. That cute little wheel sat in it's bag for about 3

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-15468445855586491612011-08-26T11:24:00.007-05:002011-08-26T11:35:43.899-05:00

Hexi-puffs are like potato chips. You can't stop at just one. I found the newest obsession on Ravelry last week. The Bee Keepers Quilt, made from dozens (actually hundreds) of little knitted hexagons stuffed with fiberfill. The concept is brilliant. An easy to memorize pattern, perfect for the metric ton of sock yarn leftovers I have from my other addiction, sock knitting. It's a small, quick

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-66472449905750483642011-08-15T09:52:00.002-05:002011-08-15T09:58:08.283-05:00

When I search for "everyday is a new adventure" I find a lot of blogs. I am thinking that, perhaps, it is time to rename/re-purpose my languishing blog to something new. My first inclination is to title it "old dog, new tricks". Seems appropriate since I am stretching my knitting skills, trying my hand at quilting and just learned to spin. Oh, and I have the sweetest little dog in the world. It

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-26734785117388499342010-09-16T08:31:00.003-05:002010-09-16T08:46:48.701-05:00

Wow, have I fallen off the wagon! For the longest time I would have one, maybe two, projects going at the same time but recently I've started a couple of projects that require way more concentration than I can generally give something. First is the Mystery Shawl from Knitters Brewing Company. Everyone assured me it was a fast knit and, at first, it seemed to be. I was just knitting away, making

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-80775773073446594042010-08-11T17:39:00.003-05:002010-08-11T17:49:32.214-05:00

Seems like my knitting has stopped but au contraire, mes amis! I have been knitting with prayer and intent for my daughter's friend, Kelsey, who, at 17, has been diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma, a rare form of muscle cancer.Since there is little I can do, other than pray for her and her family, I have chosen to knit with intent. Knitting with intent means that you pray while knitting, you knit

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-39644608656522601692010-07-21T08:14:00.003-05:002010-07-21T08:26:11.713-05:00

I have been knitting up a storm and finishing long overdue items...I finished my Cordelle Shawl this week and now it awaits the finishing touches, blocking and trimming the ends. I probably won't get to that until this weekend but I LOVE this shawl. It's the perfect size, soft and warm. I can see more of these in my future.I also finished a pair of sleeping socks for my husband. I started these

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-53991612323534143882010-07-11T09:59:00.005-05:002010-07-11T10:14:53.731-05:00

I recently found a lovely skein of Dream in Color Smooshy in a bright blue at the bottom of my stash. I pulled a pattern for the fountain hat by Katie Himmelberg. I thought it would be a fabulous way to use up some sock yarn and my daughter (who loves slouchy hats) would enjoy having it. It used way less yarn from the skein than I anticipated. What to do? What to do? Well, knit a pair of socks,

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-50822889565834759902010-06-25T11:31:00.002-05:002010-06-25T11:40:32.433-05:00

As my Summer of Socks rolls on, I decided that learning something new should also be a goal this summer. As anyone who knows me, knows, I can knit socks. I can knit lots of socks. But really, just how many socks does one actually need to knit to say they are accomplished? To that end, I am registered for an upcoming class on knitting socks two-at-a-time being given at Bliss Yarns taught by Antje

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-2440848432897751782010-06-22T09:40:00.003-05:002010-06-22T10:06:34.465-05:00

As this blog has languished long enough, I am (at least temporarily) re-purposing it for the Summer of Socks.For the uninitiated, the Summer of Socks is a group on Ravelry (www.ravelry.com) that dedicates itself to sock knitting from June 21st to September 1st. Knitting socks in the summer serves a variety of purposes. Here are my top 10 reasons for knitting socks all summer longNo big bulky

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-79714683975085065322010-01-12T10:52:00.002-06:002010-01-12T10:56:38.321-06:00

Yesterday I received two "breaking news" stories. The first one was a true revelation, Mark McGwire admitted to using steriods during 1998 when he broke Roger Maris' single season home-run record and the other was an announcement that Simon Cowell would quit American Idol after this season. Okay, is it just me or do you see something wrong with this? We have sleeper cells threatening the US, we

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-58142200117500141762009-06-23T14:58:00.003-05:002009-06-23T15:18:59.390-05:00

So it's finally done, Jon & Kate Gosselin are divorcing. Was I the only one NOT surprised by this? This is a couple who sold their family to the highest bidder...reality tv. Let's watch as Kate gets her makeup done for a talk show. Let's watch as Kate leaves on her book tour. Let's watch as the family packs for a family vacation using a u-haul. Finally, let's watch as the family disintegrates.I

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-19894434459435341402009-05-20T07:56:00.003-05:002009-05-20T07:59:53.582-05:00

As I'm sitting in bumper to bumper traffic at 7:15 on a Wednesday morning trying to get to work via I-40, I am watching all the cars pass me in the HOV lane. HOV stands for HIGH occupancy vehicles (2 or more people). Of course, on this particular morning, only every 4th or 5th car actually has more than one person in it. So here's the deal, if the highway patrol is not going to enforce HOV, then

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-11822795630348874832009-01-28T08:34:00.004-06:002009-01-28T08:59:49.396-06:00

I admit it. Knitting is my obsession. I've been knitting, on and off, since I was about 12. I pick it up, knit for a few months and then put it away. That was, until I learned to knit socks. Socks. Wonderful things. Unlike scarves and hats, you can never have too many pair of socks. Socks are portable. They fit in a purse and you can knit them just about anywhere you have to wait, even in line at

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-15233123735126206702009-01-15T20:14:00.004-06:002009-01-28T10:16:34.953-06:00

Club volleyball season has started, again. This marks year ten for our family and Junior Olympic volleyball. My oldest daughter played from 2000-2004. My youngest was picked up on a team in 2005 and will play through the 2010 season. Club volleyball, like all travel sports, requires two to three nights in the gym. Since we live 35 miles from the practice facility, it also requires ME to provide

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-22166283043826994902009-01-09T20:43:00.004-06:002009-01-28T15:45:18.565-06:00

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 asked by a boy. A group of her girlfriends are going with or without dates. And so, a quest for a

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-82586041729240536172009-01-07T15:20:00.003-06:002009-01-28T10:16:59.526-06:00

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 their meals in their cell block and exercise consists of walking around the perimeter of the cell block

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-2026409050828999592009-01-05T21:55:00.003-06:002009-01-28T10:17:25.202-06:00

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 them. We all hate to be pulled over for "stupid stuff"...speeding, expired registration, a

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-60049964148761479512008-05-23T08:05:00.000-05:002008-05-23T08:13:46.409-05:00

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 ineffective. It won't matter that it took 8 years prior to bring us to this point, the person elected to

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-5614651526749832232008-05-22T10:21:00.000-05:002008-05-22T10:24:22.344-05:00

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 it. I have stuff on my mind and I'm going to share it in my usual random sort of fashion. I

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-21639220868592235172007-05-13T19:17:00.000-05:002007-05-13T19:48:37.482-05:00

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 at the end of their shift to our staging area where we unpacked the

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-7094738834515111442007-03-02T13:50:00.000-06:002007-03-02T13:53:57.545-06:00

create your own visited states mapThis is a very cool little tool. Try it!

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-56558628745466674402007-02-24T08:07:00.000-06:002007-02-24T08:27:22.514-06:00

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 eldest will be 21 soon. She's about to embark on an adventure I envy. After a bumpy start to college she's finally figuring it

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-78411718990809227822007-02-11T09:55:00.000-06:002007-02-09T12:24:56.065-06:00

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 in the early 80's. It's a small, rural college town. The main drag hadn't changed in 50

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-25764877561168822432007-01-31T09:38:00.000-06:002007-01-31T09:47:08.190-06:00

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 number of cars pulling up in that lane, that is until I get up next to her. Lo and behold, she's chatting away on her cell

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-7975881248200866042007-01-05T08:21:00.000-06:002007-01-05T08:21:20.517-06:00

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 or as friendly as Scrap It! I thank Ann & Bill for 4 years and lots of work.

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-58534716725080962992006-12-27T09:12:00.000-06:002006-12-27T09:24:02.373-06:00

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 but we're healthy, enjoy food on our table and have a roof over our heads. I

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-55389674951579433822006-12-15T08:44:00.000-06:002006-12-15T08:49:16.743-06:00

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 cookies for the first time in I don't know how many years, all in an effort to

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1162130979774614062006-10-29T08:09:00.000-06:002006-10-30T15:54:54.588-06:00

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 it seemed like Providence would really be built (do you have any idea how many times there was a sign on

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1154656398578302612006-08-03T20:34:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.493-06:00

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 have a problem with their voter registration. Maybe their address is wrong, or they registered and are not listed on

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1154526553013804152006-08-02T08:36:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.431-06:00

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 Tennessee or Georgia in August. It changed the way football teams practiced...the coaches were brutal

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1153662029721387072006-07-23T08:25:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.363-06:00

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 being cut loose but how no idea how you'll stay afloat. I wish I could make her understand that whatever

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1153232281622486052006-07-18T08:33:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.303-06:00

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 Boca Java.As fan huge fan of New Media Mavericks (last month's coffee) I was unsure about Late Night

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1150309799704182482006-06-14T13:16:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.244-06:00

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 New Zealand? How would you like to have that guy's job?and finally, for this Wednesday...Don't open

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1149214433134240852006-06-01T20:47:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.182-06:00

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 school some years. In high school I was often the winner of our class' french spelling bee. I couldn't spell but one word

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1149038029066676792006-05-30T20:05:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.120-06:00

Some days I realize that all my dreams have come true. Okay, not ALL of them...I still haven't won the PowerBall... but it really doesn't get much better than a cold beer while sitting on the deck on an (almost) summer evening with the little Christmas lights Mr. Man installed, a citronella candle (which is more for atmosphere since I'm still getting bitten alive) and a wireless card for my

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1148920838417107032006-05-29T11:31:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:04.054-06:00

Amid our barbecues and volleyball games in the back yard, let's take a moment to remember WHY we have barbecues and volleyball games today.Let's remember the fallen heroes, the men and women currently serving, our brothers, fathers and grandfathers who served before them. Let's not forget the policemen, firemen and paramedics who put their lives on the line daily to protect us.Let's remember our

Lisa Ferronhttps://profiles.google.com/116801073814167982161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21816805.post-1148000353016095532006-05-18T19:25:00.000-05:002006-10-29T08:21:03.992-06:00

As I sit this evening, I crave a cup of coffee. A good cup of coffee. Now I know, at my age, that drinking a cup of coffee at 7:30 in the evening probably means I will be laying, eyes wide open, at midnight, but it doesn't stop me from wanting it.This love of coffee leads me down of path in search of the perfect bean. Now, I have found lots of good coffee in some pretty unlikely places (like the

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Have you spent any time in a second grade classroom lately?I teach an elementary level economics course to first and second graders through Junior Achievement. This is a "no experience necessary" type of job requiring a commitment of just 30 minutes per class, once a week for 5 weeks. I've been making this commitment to at least 4-6 classes a year for the last 10 years.This is what I've learned

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On my rare weekdays at home I have a guilty pleasure. I watch "The View" on ABC. I enjoy the honest, no-holds barred banter between the 4 women (5 when you include Barbara Walters). In fact, when I visited NYC a couple of years ago with my daughter, one of the highlights of my trip was tickets to see The View live -- it just so happens to be in the same building with my fav soap "All My Children

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So I've been less than diligent keeping up my blogging duties. But can you blame me? Volleyball tournaments for 6 out of the last 8 weekends and on those 2 free weekends, the most beautiful spring weather to sit out in (not to mention laundry, grocery shopping, housecleaning).I finally got a wireless hub hooked up. Why? So I can sit out on the deck during these cool spring evenings and tap to my

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I had the unfortunate opportunity to attend traffic safety school this morning. Okay, so I got a ticket. It was the first one since 1992 and rather than giving my insurance company the satisfaction of raising my rates higher than they already I are I bought into the safety school plan.The last time I had to attend one of these safe driving courses, it was held in the evening, after work. This

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Tennessee Guerilla Women: Cindy Sheehan Arrested

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I admit it. For the first time ever, I got emotionally entangled in a reality show. I watched the Bachelor (season 8) and stuck with it to the bitter end. I started watching 6 weeks ago because Dr. Travis Stork is a resident at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Then I found out that one of Nashville's own, Sarah Stone, was a contestant. By the time Sarah made it through the first round, I was

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Happy to be here! 

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I like football. I really do. But to turn this game into a national holiday strikes me as pretty radical. Today's newspaper talked about retailers having higher sales now than during Halloween. I admit, Halloween is not my favorite holiday by a long shot but WHAT are people spending money on? Well, it seems that we have taken our penchant for all things sports and are using it as an excuse to buy

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It seems a little back pedaling is going on. The president said, in his address Tuesday night, that his plan is to cut our dependency on foreign oil by 75% by 2025. The spokesperson for the Department of Energy came out yesterday and said that the president didn't mean that statement "literally"...okay, so he meant it metaphorically? theoretically? what?

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Okay, so I'm a skeptic. But if you made your fortune in oil, and all your friends (and now administration) made their money in oil and your vice president still has money tied up in oil, would you still be inclined to search out alternative forms of energy to operate vehicles to replace oil?

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