One, I have crocuses blooming in my yard! I have to take pictures. They’re so gorgeous.
Two, the story that I read to y’all the other night? With revisions, it got accepted to this awesome online journal. Woo hoo!
(I’m not sure if this means I’ve revised my f... I’m Going to Buy Susan Lynn a Large Gun Aunt B - March 11 2010 01:51:52 PM
We’ll have to get some rules changed down at the state capitol. You may not realize this, but while they’re busy making sure you can carry a gun anywhere you like, they’ve left one large area at the top of the hill on Charlotte off-limits. Which is a shame, because, as I underst... Massive Roundup of Interesting Stuff Aunt B - March 11 2010 01:27:06 PM
1. I am going to this house. Soon. Very soon. I don’t know how soon, soon, but soon.
2.... Briley Gunning For Chip Sean Braisted - March 11 2010 01:17:04 PM
David Briley, former Councilman At-large and Mayoral candidate, is getting back into the political game, albeit on a bit of a smaller scale. Briley is running for the District 20 Male Committeeman for the Tennessee Democratic Executive... Feminist Quote of the Day TN Guerilla Women - March 11 2010 01:11:00 PM
are now on line. P-cards are available here and T-cards are available here
Dwight Van de Vate
Chief Administrative Officer
Knox County Gover... read more...... The Nashville chatterati have spoken... KnoxViews - March 11 2010 12:36:31 PM
McWherter is the anointed, and this is "good for the party."
OK, then.
Personally, I don't see it. McMillan and McWherter would both be fine... read more...... No Prom for You! Speak to Power - March 11 2010 12:30:58 PM
I’m just going to say it. There are some elected, and unelected if last week was any indication with the Walt Baker incident, officials that have no damned clue about economic development and job creation.... Because It Worked So Well In 2006 Sean Braisted - March 11 2010 11:57:06 AM
I returned to Hoots earlier this week and basically fell asleep for about two days. I had planned a self-induced coma for Monday but life sort of got in the way, so I just had to go with the flow.
I finally ended up at a juke joint I hadn’t been in for awhile and saw the very famous ... I Hate Hamlet- Zany Farce Back for One Final Weekend Cup of Joe Powell - March 11 2010 11:32:00 AM
Patrick Kennedy sums up the insanity: "There's two press people in this gallery. We're talking about Eric Massa 24-7 on the TV, we're talking about war and peace, $3 billion, 1,000 lives and no press? No pres... The Great Cake Bake brought to you by your public library KnoxViews - March 11 2010 11:17:14 AM
What: The Great Cake Bake brought to you by your public library
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12:00pm
Where: The L&N Trai... read more...... Buy, Buy American Pie Just Wonderin' - March 11 2010 10:55:00 AM
This may be the most heartfelt I’ve read in a long time. One thing that people forget, especially politicians, is that every person has a personal story behind what they are writing.
Anarchival shares her story about the d... Doris Brinker Tanner Honored Speak to Power - March 11 2010 10:00:13 AM
Congratulations to Doris Tanner, who just so happens to be Rep. John Tanner’s aunt but sort of leaves everyone, including him, in the dust for amazing accomplishment throughout her life. Dru’s V... Four Pages Speak to Power - March 11 2010 09:45:57 AM
For over a year now, the US Congress has been working on some kind of comprehensive healthcare reform. The debate has been contentious, the solutions varied, and the mere size of the bills have brought scorn and derision from those who fear any kind of reform for any reason, be it financial or o... When the Truth is Blackmail Aunt B - March 11 2010 09:09:13 AM
Good lord. This would be funny if it wasn’t so disturbing. Or maybe the other is true, that it would be disturbing if it wasn’t so funny. There’s an bill mandating that all driver’s license exams be given in English and… well, ... Morning Coffee – Thunderstruck Edition Speak to Power - March 11 2010 08:45:10 AM
Last night, here in Memphis we had our first Spring storm of the season, even though spring is officially 10 some days away.
It was one heckuva storm. Lots of lightning... Corker Looks Out For His Loan Shark Buddy Southern Beale - March 11 2010 07:49:00 AM
Who’s looking out for you? Not Sen. Bob Corker, who is charged with using his position on the Senate Banking Committee to protect his good buddy W. Allan Jones, founder of Check Into Cash, one of those usurious payday lending chains that suck financially strapped people in with false promises, the... Forecast: Escalation of crazy in the State Senate 17th District KnoxViews - March 11 2010 07:29:00 AM
What: City Council Workshop on East County Sector Plan
When: Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 5:00pm
Where: City County Building Small... read more...... Less, Better Stuff 10,000 Monkeys & a Camera - March 10 2010 08:08:55 PM
Dear TNDP,
Man, it’s a total gyp that you want me to go dutch with you on a lunch with Chip. I mean, clear to Rutherford County? Please. I guess I could probably jerry rig my brother’s car toge... Vigil for Peace KnoxViews - March 10 2010 06:35:57 PM
What: Vigil for Peace
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 12:00pm
Where: Corner Kingston Pike and Morrell Road (West Town)
In 2... read more...... Heard on liberal talk radio KnoxViews - March 10 2010 04:57:28 PM
"Rush Limbaugh is the fart in America's elevator."Frank Schaeffer, on the Thom Hartmann Show
... read more...... Chris Brogan In Memphis Speak to Power - March 10 2010 04:04:58 PM
Memphis venture capital fund Innova announced today they are investing in Knoxville-based TrakLok Corporation, marking the first investment ... read more...... Advice For The Recently Unemployed Speak to Power - March 10 2010 02:51:55 PM
I was laid-off last year. I could have used some of this excellent advice from the Anti-Pimp.
You’ve been with your company for 2 or 3 years…gone to the picnics..schmoozed your manager…won employee of the month…been on the holi... Public meeting re. proposed West Town area homeless supportive housing KnoxViews - March 10 2010 02:26:51 PM
What: Public meeting re. proposed West Town area homeless supportive housing
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:00pm
Where: Arn... read more...... Wordless Wednesday 10,000 Monkeys & a Camera - March 10 2010 02:16:07 PM
Laws on sexual violence in the state of Tennessee are confusing at times. Someone in the legal profession could be much more able to explain the different aspects of the law better than I.
Here is the definition o... The Waiting is the Hardest Part Aunt B - March 10 2010 01:19:32 PM
My seeds have shipped, which means that soon they will arrive, which means that soon after that, I will be sitting in my house, seed packets in hand, imagining exactly where I’ll put them and what they’ll grown up to be and on and on.
And it will be all I can do to not go into ... Here’s What I Ended Up Writing for Pith Aunt B - March 10 2010 01:16:04 PM
Supports a public option:
Ramsey, a GOP primary candidate for governor, views [CoverTN] as an example of the kind of health care reform need... read more...... First John Rich... KnoxViews - March 10 2010 12:49:34 PM
Here’s the information on The Coffee Party event this weekend.
The political landscape is about to get more caffeinated.
The Tea Party has inspired a new populist g... Quote of the Day: Conversing with Rahm Emanuel TN Guerilla Women - March 10 2010 12:30:00 PM
Nancy Pelosi, re: health bill:
we have to pass the bill so that [we can show 'em the money!], away from the fog of the controversy...Health ... read more...... Knox PBA: 1, Regulators: 0 KnoxViews - March 10 2010 11:56:31 AM
Tom Humphrey has the skinny. Did you know there are 13 Public Building Authorities in Tennessee and only 12 in the entire rest of the United... read more...... More...
