It’s that wonderful time of year when we can celebrate the holidays with our family and friends. A time when we look forward to family gatherings, and good food and good fellowship. But with all that anticipation of good times, comes the inescapable task of preparing your home for the holidays. Cleaning, preening, and putting up [...]

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Why take stretch classes? “A good goal is like a strenuous exercise – it makes you stretch.” Mary Kay Ash Pilates has been a very good friend to me over the last five years.  And Pilates Chattanooga is where it all begins.  Since their move to Warehouse Row, they have grown and improved (if that’s possible). [...]

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Eve Oldham Tendrila

I ran into an old friend a few days ago at an American Advertising Federation luncheon at the Chattanoogan.  Her name is Eve Oldham.  Eve is a very famous artist, and an awesome person. Although very lovable, she doesn’t pull any punches, and tells it like it is.  She has that reputation. Eve may be best [...]

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A short video about downtown Chattanooga, during the outdoor event called River Rocks. There are many places to eat and visit, including the Tennessee Aquarium, the Imax theater, Coolidge Park and the Art District, all within easy walking distance. Pass a pleasant day in Chattanooga.  Great eateries, constant events, and beautiful scenery all make Chattanooga a destination [...]

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Family Table – An East Ridge Locally Owned Restaurant

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Every week various members of my family gather at a restaurant for breakfast.  I have been doing this for over 25 years with my mother, and now several others have joined in for this once-a-week morning ritual. This week we tried a new restaurant in East Ridge, TN.  It’s called the Family Table.  After eating breakfast there [...]

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Pasta Italia – Flavor In Every Bite

Recreation
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The following is a short review of Pasta Italia. There are some things I just have to write about.  And a good meal happens to be one of them.  I mean an exceptionally good meal. Like the one we enjoyed at Pasta Italia. Pasta Italia is relatively new to Chattanooga.  Located in the lower section of [...]

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A Day Trip From Snowshoe, WV to Monterey, VA

Nature
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Snowshoe is such a beautiful place, yet sometimes I want to see what else is nearby.  So this morning I got a hankering to go eat at a very local restaurant.  I Googled “hamburger restaurant” and went to a Google map of the area.  I could see several restaurants nearby.  I wanted one about an [...]

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The Burning of the Bagels

Pause and Ponder

The dawn of a new morning at Snowshoe Mountain.  Away from home and all the nagging duties there, I awoke with a sense of relief and relaxation.  First thing to do is open the sliding glass door and feel the wonderfully cool air and enjoy the peacefulness of a brand new day.  That’s the kind of obligations [...]

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A Pictorial Tour of Snowshoe In The Summertime

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Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia is best known as one of the best skiing resorts in the Eastern United States.  It is also a wonderful destination in the summer.  Many of us would like to escape our daily routines and relax for a while and collect our thoughts. This summer many people just want to [...]

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Going to Snowshoe, WV?

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It’s hot.  And sometimes you may wonder how you can escape this irrepressible heat. That’s the way we felt a few days ago, so we decided to escape to Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia. It’s a nine hour drive from Chattanooga, but oh, is it ever worth it.  The weather was wonderful.  And lots of activities going on, [...]

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  • Pasta Italia – Flavor In Every Bite