Yearly Archives: 2007

Suddenly, impeachment hearings are looking like a strong possibility

Kucinich, by bringing his Cheney impeachment resolution to a floor vote in the House, has shaken up the politics of impeachment, and looks like...

Christmas on the Cumberland brightens Riverwalk with a million holiday lights

Along the Riverfront, workers are busy stringing more than one million lights through the trees, preparing to illuminate Christmas on the Cumberland, Clarksville’s walk-thru...

Dream Act defeat closes path to citizenship; ‘dropout factories’ fail Hispanic students

For some minority youth, 'dropout factory' high school doom is bolstered by the U.S. Senate's push away from the Path to Citizenship. A recent...

Wildlife panels at Burgess Falls State Park to detail Tennessee ecology, wildlife

Tennessee plays habitat to much wildlife in the form of mammals, amphibians, fish, insects, trees, shrubs and plants. State Natural Areas are dedicated to...

SSA funding increase coming up for vote

Last week, key members of the House of Representatives and Senate met as conferees to reconcile their respective versions of the appropriations...

Peach Cobbler: ‘Scrumptious’ family fare with festive holiday style

This week, I thought I would share something that everyone can enjoy. Below you’ll find a recipe for a delicious peach cobbler. This recipe...

Halloween and “Fight or Flight” response

Trick-or-treating at my friend Heidi’s house featured tall husband Lonnie dressed as the grim reaper, standing by the grave display in their yard. He...

‘New Sanctuary Movement’ emerges with hope, shelter and support for immigrants

One of the hymns in the evangelical tradition states our desires well with these pleading words: "Receive us again ..." Our society is experiencing a...

City’s former First Lady Patsy Trotter passes

On Friday, November 2nd, Patsy Trotter, wife of former City Mayor Don Trotter died. Mrs. Trotter was a lifelong educator who was devoted...

Cook’s Corner: Festive Roast Chicken Salad

Though Chicken Salad is usually considered the stuff summer sandwiches are made of, this variation on the familiar is a perfect and colorful addition...

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