I have often thought of Jennifer as someone who flows with change, but after talking with her I realize she is so much more than that. Jennifer Crunk is a gladiator at heart. She really isn’t one to fight, but…
We Are LaVergne
We Are LaVergne: Stacy Beyrodt
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Life is mostly froth and bubbles, Two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s troubles, Courage in your own. Stacy Beyrodt had originally heard this Adam Lindsay Gordon poem when Princess Diana said it on a mine-sweep mission. It resonated…
We Are LaVergne
We Are LaVergne: Judy Roberts Lancaster
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Five years ago, I began a series called “We Are LaVergne” to feature residents and and others who either live here or make a strong impact on our city. I am proud to reintroduce “We Are La Vergne (2.0)” to our readers!…
Activities & Events, Family, Kids & Pets
WOOF! Bark in the Park on Saturday
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The city is hosting its first ever “dog show” on Saturday, November 7 to see who is top dog. Proceeds will go to the Christmas for Children and Seniors program which aids hundreds of children, families, seniors every year around…
Because I Can
It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey
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About a year and a half ago, I had the privilege of speaking at the grand opening of the new playground in Lake Forest Estates. I talked that morning about the lessons I learned on the journey to get us…
Because I Can, Editorials, Elected Officials, Random Stuff
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…