I talked about the need for community assessment and feedback in the first fresh ideas column. What is it that citizens really want? What can be done to address those needs? How do we get to the point where decision-makers pay…
Category: Random Stuff
This is the stuff that’s been uncategorized!
A Brave Young Man
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I learned earlier today from the Daily News Journal that 24-year old La Vergne resident Brandon Brewer lost his battle with Hirschprung’s disease. I wrote about him on my personal blog in 2007 and wanted to share his story to honor…
A Letter to the Mayor on Lessons in Accountability
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Dear Dennis Waldron, It’s not about where you shop. It’s not about who you dine with. It’s not about where you buy water. It’s not about ‘the paparazzi.’ It’s not about having a city phone v. a personal phone. It’s…
Being A Community Shouldn’t Be So Hard
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If You Want Biblical Reference, I’ve Got That Too
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Have you ever felt disappointed and inspired at the same time? I have. Really recently, in fact. That kind of juxtaposition of emotions is both exhausting and compelling. I have been so emotionally exhausted that it’s taken me a week…
Project Feed
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La Vergne Middle School is planning to feed the community. This Tuesday from 3:45-6:00 PM, in the cafeteria. Come out and be a part of the community. The cost is free! Click the link to open the PDF(requires acrobat reader)…
Vote for La Vergne High
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La Vergne High School is participating in State Farms “Celebrate My Drive Campaign” and they’re asking for our help! Simply go to the link Celebrate my drive and click on the make a commitment link to find La Vergne High School(best search by…
Whatsoever You Do To The Least of My Brothers, That You Do Unto Me
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At the two back-to-back Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings just past, we heard some mighty loud poor-mouthing. We heard that people who live in apartments are only there because they can’t afford to buy homes and we know what…
How Much Can We Really Do to Keep Children Safe From Predators?
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We are mere days away from the official start of summer and there’s a new place to play in LaVergne. Many volunteers worked very hard in the scorching heat to build the Lake Forest Playground. A ribbon cutting ceremony will…
Laughing In LaVergne
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I’ll be the first to admit it. I laugh a lot. Like, a LOT. I am also the person you hear in the back of the church, giggling. My very most favorite thing to do in this world is laugh.…