by Robin | Dec 10, 2011 | Chattanooga, Christmas, Family, Favorite things, Personal
The holiday season Chattanooga is bursting with so many wonderful, local things to do, it's hard to pick and choose. If you live in or near the Scenic City, might I suggest a few things on my radar this weekend? Miss Chatty Crafty & her band of...
by Robin | Dec 3, 2011 | Christmas, Faith, Family
He slipped in sideways between the closing elevator doors, as if he were late to a meeting; he pressed the "5" without looking. But it was evening, and baggy pants and faded navy hung on his tall, slim frame…and his stealth entry stiffened the...
by Robin | May 18, 2011 | Advice, Christmas, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
The BEST list of high school/college graduation gift ideas for guys and girls I’ve seen. And…you don’t have to click through an annoying slide show to see everything! List below is updated for 2020 and for an even MORE extensive list of vetted...
by Robin | Dec 28, 2010 | Chattanooga, Christmas, Favorite things, Personal, Photos, SNOW, Weather, Winter
As a snow-deprived Southerner who finds kittenish delight in even the slightest of dustings, I understand mine is a short-sided view. Where I see beauty and wonder and fun, friends north and west of me see dread and danger and imposition. I suppose...
by Robin | Dec 26, 2010 | Chattanooga, Christmas, Family, Favorite things, Mom stuff, Personal, Photos, SNOW, Weather, Winter
Christmas 2010 will be The One I remember decades from now–the year I celebrated my first white Christmas….and it just occurred to me there are no pictures WITH ME IN THEM documenting this monumental occasion! Then again I was being...
by Robin | Dec 24, 2010 | Celebrations, Christmas, Personal, Photos, Winter
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will...