Well, one thing I’ve decided to start doing, in addition to getting in shape, is to start reading more. So, the other day I joined the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blog. From time to time I will request a book from Thomas Nelson Publishers, read it, and post a review of the book on this [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Book Review blogger
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged Books, David Jeremiah, Thomas Nelson Publishers on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Photo Friday – Laurel Falls
Posted in Local Interest, Photography, Travel, tagged Laurel Falls, Local Interest, Photography, Smoky Mountains on October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This Friday’s photo is of Laurel Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Laurel Branch and the 80-foot high Laurel Falls are named for mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub which blooms along the trail and near the falls in May.
What do you have that Wall Street can’t touch?
Posted in Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Christianity, Personal Development on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the blogs I subscribe to is that of Michael Hyatt, President & CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers in Nashville, TN. His blog posting this last weekend mentioned focusing on not of those things we have lost, but of those things we have. After you read Michael’s posting, think about those things you have [...]
Carmichael Inn Cafe and Hunter’s Bakery & Cafe
Posted in Food, Local Interest, Travel, tagged Cafe, Carmichael, Hunter's, Local Interest, Loudon, Sweetwater on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Carmichael Inn Cafe and Hunter’s Bakery & Cafe are two great local cafes in Loudon and Sweetwater, respectively. My wife and have eaten at both on several occasions and love the local diner atmosphere. If you are ever in the Loudon or Monroe County area and want something other than a chain restaurant meal, I [...]
Photo Friday – The Carson House
Posted in Local Interest, Photography, tagged Carson House, History, Knoxville, Ronald McDonald House on October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s photo is of the Carson House, now know as the Ronald McDonald House of Knoxville.
The House itself has had a vibrant past. It stands on the site of the old Fort Sanders where, on November 29, 1863, in a bitter cold winter, Union General Ambrose Burnside defended the city of Knoxville from the attack [...]
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
Posted in Christianity, Photography, tagged Bereavement, Infant, Photography on October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s web site of interest is Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep – Infant Bereavement Photography. NILMDTS was formed just over three years ago when one mother and one photographer connected to form a non-profit organization placing professional photographers with families in need of remembrance portraiture. Currently there are 5,000+ professional photographers in 20+ countries who volunteer [...]
New Chemical Element Discovered – Govermentium
Posted in Finance, tagged Bailout, Chemical Element, Congress, Govermentium, Humor on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Governmentium
Lawrence Livermore Laboratories has discovered the heaviest element yet known to science.
The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles [...]
HonorAir Knoxville
Posted in Local Interest, Travel, tagged Air, Honor, Knoxville, Tennessee, Veterans, World War II on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s local link of interest is HonorAir Knoxville.
Over 60 years ago a remarkable generation of Americans joined forces to protect civilization in the largest war in world history. No amount of gratitude could ever repay the debt for the gift of democracy these veterans gave the world. However, HonorAir Knoxville is dedicated to honoring East [...]
Photo Friday – Government
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Government on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
O.K., so it is not a photo I’ve taken, but I think you get the point. Enjoy!
Government
