There’s a thin line between normal and insane. I think I’m standing on it… which would explain the big blob of crazy on my shoe.
Posted in Hawkins County, Tennessee, The South on Sep 30th, 2008
Poor guy. Having descended from a long line of drunk rednecks, I completely understand his dilemma. Once you get a few Busch beers under your belt, it gets hard to find that big ol’ daddamn light switch. And since the illumination from a nearby street light can seriously diminish the entertainment value of the Bug [...]
I understand that during election years, we revisit old issues, take a closer look at incumbents and their voting record. I think this is an excellent idea; however, I’m not entirely sure about this Times-News series (Parts I, II, and III) examining claims made by Tennessee 2nd House District GOP challenger Tony Shipley in [...]
Posted in 3909580 on Sep 29th, 2008
Things going up: groceries, gas, TVA rates
Things going down: property values, my 401k, UT football program
Everyone has them.
Posted in politics on Sep 29th, 2008
Last week, Mike Williams skipped into town with Governor Phil Bredesen. The pair stopped by the Hale Springs Inn to officially announce a transportation enhancement grant in the amount of $168,000 for phase two of the Inn restoration project. (Jeff Bobo’s video report on the visit is here.)
The Governor, who has endorsed Williams, [...]
Posted in politics on Sep 27th, 2008
If you’re like me: you’re not an undecided voter. You’ve just decided that either way this election goes, we’re likely screwed. In which case, you probably watched the debates to determine just how screwed you are going to be. Or not. It’s Friday. I realize some of you [...]
Posted in 3909580 on Sep 26th, 2008
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Posted in politics on Sep 26th, 2008
I’ve been pathetically ill, so I haven’t kept up with the news as usual. I’ve subjected myself to just enough to make me feel worse – such as I’ve been following this $350-700 Billion Dollar Risky Investment/Rescue Deal American Taxpayers may be required to make, one which I’m unconvinced will work as intended.
On the [...]
Last year, Ms. Diva stole Tiny T’s pucker powder candy. I don’t mean she placed it in her bag, mistakenly thinking it was her candy. I don’t mean she accidentally tripped and the candy fell into her mouth. I mean she stole it – on purpose, intentionally – she meant to [...]
Posted in Hawkins County, Tennessee on Sep 18th, 2008
According to a press release from the Department of Justice, John Theodore Hancock was arrested in Jefferson, Texas, by United States Marshals and agents of the Internal Revenue Service in connection with charges listed in a 112-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Greeneville on Sept. 9.
Authorities say Hancock, who operated Hancock Family [...]
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