This past Thursday marked the two year anniversary of my husband’s lay off. You have no idea what a milestone that is in our lives. More than half of our marriage, we have been on the journey of uncertainties from this event. The choice that a few men at a small company made have affected every day of our lives … Read More
Music Appreciation 101
Music is something I can either go a really long time without getting into or something that spurs me on to play a D.J. in the car jamming to tunes that make me believe that I truly have a voice like the late great Whitney Houston. (I do not. I really probably sound more like a cross between William Hung … Read More
Culture in Nashville
The Adventure Science Museum http://www.adventuresci.com/ We often saw the pyramid to the Adventure Science Museum light up in bright, fluorescent colors at night as we would drive by. When we learned that we were moving away from Nashville, I insisted that we visit the museum so we could finally see what was on the inside. We beheld amazing planet exhibits … Read More
Going Historical in Nashville
The Belle Meade Plantation http://bellemeadeplantation.com/ For Civil War buffs and horse lovers alike, this home is a must to visit. You can still see evidence of cannonballs from the Civil War in the home. As a breeding plantation for thoroughbreds, the threat of stolen horses became real, thus inspiring a slave to rotate them in fields all over middle Tennessee … Read More
YUM Nashville Part 1
YUM Bacon and Caviar (B&C) Barbecue http://baconandcaviar.com/ I worked as a Church Administrative Assistant when we lived in Nashville, so I frequently needed to cater one event or another. Our Worship Pastor recommended B&C to me. After one bite of their barbecue, I was hooked. I’m from Western North Carolina and I’m a Barbecue snob. Don’t ever try to give … Read More
YUM Nashville Part 2
Music City Flats http://www.musiccityflats.com/ While we lived in Nashville, this restaurant went by a different name: Urban Flats. I’ve been told that it is even better than before, which is hard for me to imagine. I don’t see exactly what we used to order on the menu anymore, probably because of the fact that it was a secret combination of … Read More
YUM Nashville Part 3
GiGi’s Cupcakes http://www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/nashvilletennessee A couple years ago, cupcakes were the biggest fad. One of the steady businesses that has stood tall in a rocky economy is GiGi’s Cupcakes. Everyone needs a happy little moment of escape in this world we live in. Why not escape with a cupcake? Like a Boston Crème … Read More
Shopping in Nashville
Anthropologie http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp I’m just throwing this one in there for fun, because, well…it’s my favorite store ever! I always enjoy seeing these stores in various cities because they all seem to be unique. If you want to leisurely shop, there are some other great shops down this street including some great boutiques, a Merrell store, AND another one of my … Read More
Experience in Nashville
The Franklin Theatre http://www.franklintheatre.com/ When you see the dazzling sign in front of The Franklin Theatre, you feel like you’re about to step back into yesteryear. This Theatre has a lot of love that has been poured into it to get back up and running. You can enjoy great classic movies, plays, concerts, and listening to various speakers here. Check … Read More
Story
It’s been awhile since I’ve tickled the blogospherekeys. However, I’ve had a lot of thoughts swirling throughout my brain about wondrous things God’s been doing in our lives. It all boils down to one word: story. I’ve never been so utterly aware of the fact that I am a character in a very intricate plot as I have been of late. … Read More