Day Two Hundred Five 2012

Today was back to school for the kids in our county—a two hour registration day. Grandkids Shelby and Elijah hung out with me after that, and we headed to Ocha for a rice and spicy chicken lunch, along with hubby Neil and daughter Holly. While we ate, we had a front row seat watching the city workers lay asphalt at the intersection of Tennessee Tech University and Ocha Thai Deli. Actually, I think it is Seventh Avenue and some other street whose name I can’t remember getting a makeover before college students return for classes. Hot, dirty, smelly work in this summertime heat. Makes me appreciate even more the ride over a nice smooth street.

Day Two Hundred Eighty Eight 2011

Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Stops in Cookeville, Tennessee, For A Rally At Tennessee Technological University




















Neil and I took advantage of a rare opportunity this morning to hear a presidential candidate speak in person. Mr. Herman Cain was invited to speak by Tennessee Technological University’s chapter of  College Republicans here in Cookeville, Tennessee.  Mr. Cain stood on the steps of Derryberry Hall and spoke for about forty-five minutes to a pretty good sized crowd. He has a deep commanding voice and a ready smile and he seems like a genuinely decent man who cares about his country. I haven’t paid much attention to the recent conservative candidate’s debates, but I’ve formed opinions already about who I like and don’t like. Mr. Cain, who is a business man and not a politician and who, by the way, is very charming and intelligent,  said everything a conservative wants to hear. I liked what he had to say and I liked him very much. I’m thankful we had this opportunity to see and hear him in person, and I plan to follow his campaign more closely in the coming weeks. I wish him a lot of luck and safe travels. Election day is still so far away.
Here is a link if you want to know more about Mr. Cain.    http://www.hermancain.com/about

Day Three Hundred Forty Six

'Curious Testament'
Ian Mabry's BFA Senior Exhibition in Clay
Appalachian Center for Craft
Smithville, Tennessee

My nephew Ian Mabry with one of his amazing clay sculptures. I've always known he is a talented artist from the time he was a little boy. He is an art major at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee, and will graduate December 19. He created these clay sculptures for his thesis. I can't begin to express how impressed I am by his talent and how proud I am of him and his accomplishments. I know he sold at least two of his pieces this evening at his exhibition. His work is on display until December 14 in Gallery One at the craft center. Congratulations, Ian!