A Renewal in Flowers and Trash

April 24, 2009

When the daffodils and forsythia punch their bright flash of yellow flowers through the winter gray my spirits lift, and the spring bug bites.  Old hyacinth friends pushing up through the dirt promise purple-blue flowers and brim with a fragrance that is, for me, the essence of springtime. It is a time of renewal.  Perennials use the strength [...]

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Straight From the Horse’s Mouth: It’s Time for a Friendly Competition

March 25, 2009

I’m a member of the Martin Business Association and serve on the activities committee.  It is easy to be involved when there are such great events in our town.  This one is almost here.  Wait, let my friend, Adonis, tell you all about it: Howdy. The UTM 41st Annual Spring College Rodeo is slated for April 16-18.  The Martin Business Association is jumping in [...]

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Can’t Find the Street Sign? Look Up.

March 18, 2009

Anyone want to take a stab and caption this photo? It was a normal day. Tim and I were driving back from showing a home to a client. At the intersection of Hamm and Hyndsver Road, it struck. An alien sign was right here on the outskirts of Martin. Air mail, duck crossing, giants—these thoughts crossed [...]

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Time For A Pub Walk?

March 16, 2009

Take a walk in the downtown district Tuesday night. The weather is forecasted to be beautiful with temps in the high 50′s to low 60′s at 6 p.m. moving down to a little cooler temp around 9 p.m. If the sky is as crisp and clear as it was on Monday afternoon, we are all [...]

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Could the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit Help You?

March 15, 2009

Are you interested in finding out more about  the new First-Time Homebuyer Federal Income Tax Credit? There is a great consumer guide in my blog on Trulia.com.

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss. Weldon Public Library Hosts a Party!

March 2, 2009

Join in the celebration today at C.E. Weldon Public Library! It is Dr. Seuss’ birthday–he would be 105 today. Here are the details: Come and Go Birthday Party Monday, March 2 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. C. E. Weldon Library, 100 Main St., Downtown, And it is for all ages. According to the Director of Children’s Library Services, Sabrina Exum, [...]

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Roadside Surprise

February 20, 2009

Puttering down a backroad in Martin today, I couldn’t believe the color spreading before me.  What a joy to discover the flash of yellow peeking out from the drab brown hillside.  There is a bit of spring in Weakley County.

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What’s Your Plan of Action For Valentine’s Day?

February 11, 2009

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? If you want to stay in Martin on this loveliest of holidays,  I believe you need to adopt an attitude of making things happen.  Your fun is up to you.  Would you like a little help?  Here is my plan for spending Friday and Saturday of Valentine’s weekend right here at home. Friday Night: Begin With Words Go [...]

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A Welded Christmas Tree? MBA Christmas Tree Competition.

December 14, 2008

Have you ever seen a welded Christmas tree?  It looks straight out of Dr. Suess’ The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.  It was one of 14 entries in our recent Martin Business Association’s “Christmas Tree Competition.”  Held in honor of the inaugural year of our new 20 foot city Christmas tree, the competition sprouted from a small [...]

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Holiday Lighting Celebration… Another Use for Sailboats!

December 8, 2008

Just when you figured out about everything you could do with your sailboat, a competition comes along.  And, if you know anything about sailors, they can’t pass one up. Lighthouse Landing, in Grand Rivers, KY is just a quick hour drive from Martin, and our home away from home.  Marina owners, Marty and Brenda Colburn, [...]

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