I learned a new word from a headline in the Washington Post yesterday – “Deadly Derecho Slammed Nashville…” “The word ‘widespread’ doesn’t even begin to cover the amount of damage we had,” said Scott Unger, meteorologist-in-charge at the National…
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August departs in a dreadful deluge. But September arrives – I hope, I believe – with hope and hustle, even in times such as these. September strides in with energy and eagerness, industry and effort. Today’s post features one book,…
Why do we go to the Symphony, the Ballet, the theater or any other arts performance or institution? The National Endowment for the Arts asked. “I expected to hear that it is because someone loves a particular form of art,…
Everyone I know is working on their fall calendars right now. Today’s post features some hot happenings for yours, Nashville readers! 1. Salon@615 has an incredible lineup of authors speaking this fall, many of them at Nashville’s Downtown Public Library but several of…
One idea for 2016 is to play it safe. Keep on doing the same things you’ve always done well. Eat at the same restaurants. Hang out with the same people. Maybe even re-read a few of your favorite books. Or…
Lately I’ve been sitting on the back porch at dusk watching the bats emerge. First I’ll see one or two skittering high above, then six or eight will appear as if out of thin air. After that, I lose count;…
August wore me out with her pushy back-to-school demands. September instead is my gentleman caller, inviting me out for some lovely and inspiring fall evenings. Why yes, September, I’m available! I’d be so delighted to join you for one of…