Whole 30
It happens every year; usually right after Halloween. The colder temperatures make me want to bundle up and eat something sugary and comforting. Unfortunately,...
Russian Spiced Tea
The weeks leading up to Christmas were full of anticipation, magic and wonder when I was a child.
Evenings were spent making our Christmas list, practicing for...
Kindness and Generosity
On the way to get our fresh Thanksgiving turkey in Union County last Wednesday night. My tire went flat. It didn’t just go flat- it ripped...
Winter’s “to do” list
We put the gardens to bed for the winter last week. While I was pulling up the rows of spent Zinnia flowers, I found...
Taffy Pull
My Family moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee when I was 10 years old, and since we moved from a very small town, it was...
Ordinary Miracles
The golden light illuminating the trees along the old wagon road on our property, lured me outdoors this morning. The chipmunks and squirrels were...
Persimmon trees
Our persimmon trees are loaded down with fruit this year. Last year the possums got to the fruit before I could harvest it. I...
Treasure Hunt
I love a good treasure hunt! That is, I enjoy finding home furnishings for a bargain and re-purposing them. One of my favorite places...
Old Time Radio shows
Are you a fan of Old Time Radio shows such as Fibber McGee and Molly, My Friend Irma, Our Miss Brooks or Suspense?
I started...
Apple Butter
Last week I finally hired an expert wool spinner to help me figure out how to use my inherited spinning wheel.
I was determined to...
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Adoptable Pet of the Week – Ronin
“Hey, I’m Ronin! I was left in a crate on the porch of the spay neuter clinic for the employees to find me in the...
FATman Plumbing providing emergency, routine, and maintance plumbing services
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Fullwood Animal Hospital is Now Fear Free
Visitors to Fullwood Animal Hospital will notice some changes next time they visit. Before entering the lobby, customers are now greeted by a basket...
Let’s talk about insulation
In many cases, when a house gets built, it gets done as cheaply as possible. Wall and ceiling insulation are standard items in almost...
USS North Carolina Changes Hands
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
The Virginia-class, fast attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN...
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FATman Plumbing providing emergency, routine, and maintance plumbing services
When Chris Lovick pulls up to a new job in his FATman van, he says he can see the question in people’s eyes, “Is...
Fullwood Animal Hospital is Now Fear Free
Visitors to Fullwood Animal Hospital will notice some changes next time they visit. Before entering the lobby, customers are now greeted by a basket...
USS North Carolina Changes Hands
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
The Virginia-class, fast attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN...
Fatherhood: A Mother’s Perspective
As a mother, I’m at a loss to explain fatherhood. How could I? I only see it from the outside. Around Mother’s Day, this...
ToyMakerz Celebrates the Spirit of American Machinery and Importance of Family Legacy
This Father’s Day, ToyMakerz icon David Ankin celebrates a family legacy of working hard, following one’s passion and having fun. Having just aired its...
