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 Work Issues on Jan 16th, 2009
For three and a half weeks, I’ve made due with a fickle internet connection and a decrepit laptop.
Consequently, while the TVA was off managing a major environmental disaster in true TVA-style (meaning they studied the disaster site(s), readily admitted that wiping out entire communities with toxic pond goo and poisoning the state’s drinking/fishing holes were minor incidents without serious injury… [...]
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 In the news on Sep 2nd, 2008
Last Friday, I had this conversation:
He: “McCain is running A Broad!”
Me: “Why is he running abroad? Is this some kind of publicity stunt or… ?”
He: “No, I mean he picked a lady to be his Vice President. Just now!”
Me: “Who?”
He: “McCain!”
Me: “No, I mean who did he pick?”
He: “Sarah Somebody the Governor of [...]
Posted in Tennessee on Aug 22nd, 2008
Unlike most internet savvy people, I’ve not fully embraced Twitter. I recognize the value of microblogging. I am equal parts amazed and intimidated – but let’s face it. I am not a good tweeter. I don’t check-in regularly. I don’t twitter… er tweet… update regularly. [...]
Posted in Hawkins County on Jun 4th, 2008
There are several interesting stories floating around: the Hawkins County school maintenance department is being investigated by the TBI, George drank bucketfuls of moonshine and crashed into the po’lice. Bulls Gap Elementary and Middle School, St. Clair Elementary School, Rogersville City School, Carters Valley Elementary School, McPheeters Bend Elementary School, Volunteer and Cherokee High Schools, [...]
Posted in Blog on Apr 25th, 2008
As a parent, I found this video extremely disturbing. (h/t Kleinheider)
Originally posted at World Star Hip Hop, the profanity-laced video full of threats directed at President Bush has since been removed… but not before it made it’s way around the internet.
Since most of us find it hard to believe these thoughts originated from a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 8th, 2008
On WVLT yesterday, I read this headline: Middle Tennessee teens say alcohol came from lawmaker.
If you were scanning the website and spotted this, what would you think? For me, it conjured up an image of some perverted ol’ state lawmaker hanging out at the local beer joints for the purpose of purchasing beer for minors… [...]
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