I am a student of journalism. I have been for some time now. Do I want to be a journalist? Absolutely! Why? Because I am truth seeker. I have always been the one to ask questions. Once in a job, I was told I ask TOO many questions. I knew from that day on that... Continue Reading →
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
Today is the last day of the year. 2016 is now behind us. What a year it has been!! Wow!! I couldn't even begin to put into words how much went down for me in 2016. There was some incredible highs and some VERY low lows, but I am thankfully able to say that I... Continue Reading →
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas. I often say how depressing this day is for me. On my Timehop today there were so many past posts about how much I hate the day after Christmas cuz it just seems so void to me. It's like all the hype and excitement is just over. Someone said to me... Continue Reading →
My People Fund – DollyWood Foundation
I have been posting a lot about Gatlinburg and what has happened in Tennessee and across the South with wildfires. For several reasons. One and mainly because I love the south and I love these places. Also because I want to keep it fresh on people's minds since the media isn't covering it as much... Continue Reading →
Smoky Mountain Memories – Dedicated to the People of East Tennessee
I am not from Tennessee. However, I have visited there MANY times. I love the state so much! When I was in high school we would attend the Extreme conference in Gatlinburg every winter. I haven't been to visit in recent years, but it doesn't take away the special place that East Tennessee hold in... Continue Reading →
National Media & Gatlinburg
I have to say I am frustrated and saddened by the lack of coverage in the national news about what has been going on in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Just because it doesn't involve terrorism or politics it is STILL a devastating tragedy just like those things are. Thousands of people lost everything. People... Continue Reading →
Welcome October
The month of October is one of my most favorite months in the year. It's also one of my least favorite months of the year. Over the past few years the month of October has been a month of lots of change for me. Sometimes good and sometimes not so good. But always change. Interestingly... Continue Reading →
A Time of Healing
It has been almost one month since my life became a time of stress, uncertainty, and hesitation. This is why I took a little hiatus. So much was going on and we needed some time to heal. It is still going on, that's for sure, but now is a time of healing. A month ago,... Continue Reading →
#ORLANDOSTRONG
The City Beautiful. I have lived here for almost five years. It has become my home. NEVER thought I'd say I live in the city which is now home to what is the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. The largest terror attack since 9/11/01. What a statement. What a week for Orlando. Three tragedies... Continue Reading →
