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  • Daring Driver

    Number of comments: 3
    I've lived a conservative life by many standards, but today I've decided to do something a little insane.

    I'm trying to renew my vehicle registration on the last day of the month.

    (Insert crazed laughter)

    It hasn't been a conscious decision, exacly; the renewal notice just languished [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:15pm EST
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Makeover

    Number of comments: 3
    I get a makeover tomorrow!

    My friend Jessica, who has worked in the fashion industry for several years, is going to survey my wardrobe and then take me shopping to infuse some style into my life.

    I've always struggled in finding the knowledge and patience to dress well,' [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:14pm EST
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Dear Inventors,

    Number of comments: 5
    I would like an alarm clock that taps into my sleep patterns and wakes me after a perfect interval of sleep.

    Say I want to nap for about 30 minutes. Perhaps I am open to sleeping for as little as 20 minutes or as much as 45 minutes, depending [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:26pm EST
    by Christy Nicholson

  • To Be Known

    Number of comments: 2
    I was very, very excited to discover The Introvert's Corner, a new column by Sophia Dembling on Psychology Today's website.

    I doubt I would have bothered to read anything from Psychology Today if I hadn't noticed a link posted by a Twitter friend. "The inside scoop on'" [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 12:01am EST
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Halloweenery

    Number of comments: 9
    The whole Halloween thing is weird. I loved Halloween when I was a kiddo. I loved dressing up in a costume, and I loved eating candy. And yes, I still love both of those things.

    Everybody I knew went trick or treating. We received admonitions to check our candy [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 10:35pm EST
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Transitions

    Number of comments: 2
    Closed is such a funny word. Closed. Closing. closed. If I type it enough it starts to look incorrect, like maybe it should be "clozed" or "cloased."

    Today is the last day of ghia, my store. I'm going to concentrate on being a full-time mom for awhile. Actually,' [...]
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    Posted: October 31, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Calling Control -- Come In, Control

    Number of comments: 3
    For much of his short, little life, Ian has been on medicine for acid reflux. Originally I hated the thought of giving my baby medicine, but it provided him such relief that I learned to be grateful for the option.

    The medicine is supposed to be given four times [...]
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    Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Stroller Struggle

    Number of comments: 6
    My little guy has become a tall guy, and he's about to outgrow his infant carrier. Thanks to the generosity of family, we already have our next car seat. However, the search is on for a stroller.

    Paul and I are both leaning towards a Maclaren Volo. I'm embarrassed [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2009, 7:39pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • A House Too Quiet

    Number of comments: 1
    The house is too quiet. Ian and I are here, with Cameron keeping watch in the backyard. But the house feels a bit empty.


    Loa the kitty is at the vet. I took her to the vet last week after she started drooling, but they [...]
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    Posted: October 19, 2009, 1:38pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Contribute 2009

    Number of comments: 0
    As pointed out by Nashvillest, this weeks is Contribute 2009, an effort to encourage consumers to support local businesses. If 100,000 people spend $50 at a local business this month, that's $5 million going into small businesses across the country!

    Sounds like the perfect excuse for Castrillo's Pizza [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • GTD

    Number of comments: 7
    Okay, ladies, what's your secret? Does an army of house elves clean your house every night? Do you plop your kids in front of a TV so you can fold laundry? How do you keep your home up and running AND find time to remember your name?

    When I' [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 11:58pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • The Book Not Taken

    Number of comments: 4
    Two books diverged on a library shelf....


    I went to the library the other day to find some new reading material. Since I'm pumping milk for Ian, I spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, and books are terrific distraction. I've been reading a guilty pleasure [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Kroger Care

    Number of comments: 6
    It's been a rough day. Nothing terribly bad happened, I'm just very tired and a little lonely. Little guy seems to have his first cold, and I'm afraid I might be in for a rough night. Our family was going to check out a new church community group tonight, but' [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 10:32pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Diving into the Healthcare Debate

    Number of comments: 3
    So the U.S. healthcare system has some issues. Something needs to change. But what?

    I'm pretty lucky as far as insurance and health issues go. I've always had great insurance policies through work or parents or husband, and I don't have any major health issues.

    The whole system' [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2009, 10:48pm EDT
    by Christy Nicholson

  • Sharing the Road

    Number of comments: 2
    On a recent sunny day I was out running errands. I watched people walking their dogs and whizzing about on their scooters, and I had a moment of gratitude for my awesome neighborhood. Suddenly, I saw a cyclist whip his bike around the left side of a car at a [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 5:18pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Travel Travails

    Number of comments: 5
    So a couple of weeks ago I left my new-mom cocoon and took Ian on his first big trip. We decided to accompany Paul (a.k.a. Daddy) on a business trip to Texas.

    However, I was terrified. What if I forgot something? What if Ian got sick? What if [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 6:59pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?

    Number of comments: 10
    So I'm trying to figure out what my "mommy" hairstyle will be.

    I had visions of letting my hair grow out during pregnancy so that I would have long, luxurious princess hair when my baby was born. However, I failed to consider that a)cutting my hair short at the' [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 2:23pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Anti-Advice

    Number of comments: 2
    After the last post, a good friend asked me why I am so anti-advice. I think that's a great question, so here's a shot at answering it coherently:

    I don't think I am anti-advice as much as I am anti-unsolicited advice. I think that view comes from a desire' [...]
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    Posted: August 22, 2009, 11:51am EDT
    by Christy

  • Singing

    Number of comments: 3
    Does everyone sing to their kiddos this much? Pre-baby, I heard lots of friends sing to their babies, and my mom and mother-in-law both mentioned singing to their children. However, the past four months have taught me the amazing power of song. I mean, really, we should bottle this stuff [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 12:29am EDT
    by Christy

  • Surrendering to the Mommy Blog

    Number of comments: 5
    I was determined that this blog would not be a mommy blog. I wanted to write about all sorts of things, including motherhood, to keep it relevant to all my readers.

    But as it turns out, if I don't write about mostly mommy stuff, it won't be relevant to [...]
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    Posted: August 19, 2009, 11:59pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me

    Number of comments: 4
    Before I delivered my baby, I received lots of helpful and not-so-helpful advice about motherhood and parenting. Now, four months out, I've found a few things I wish I had learned waaaaay back at the beginning of this crazy ride.

    1. Two-week-old babies are more portable than four-month-old babies.' [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 11:25pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Oh, the old East Nash listserv is back.

    Number of comments: 0
    Just realizing I never updated about the East Nashville listserv. Google restored it, and all is well. [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 11:24pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Listserve Update

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    A new listserv has been created over at Yahoo Groups.
    From Laura Creekmore:

    EAST NASHVILLE LIST UPDATE
    Join the list now by sending a blank email to eastnashville-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or by visiting the group
    home page: [groups.yahoo.com].

    More details over at Fixin' Supper.[...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 6:57pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Farewell to the East Nashville Listserv

    Number of comments: 2
    Google deleted the 3000 member East Nashville listserv this morning.

    Several years of banter, service references, acts of kindness, and community announcements are gone.

    Laura Creekmore, the listserv founder and moderator, is working to she if she can restore the list or at least create a new one. [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2009, 1:24pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Quiet

    Number of comments: 1
    Everybody's asleep but me.

    Boy, this keyboard is clackety.

    In a few minutes I'll be waking Ian for his last feeding of the night. I hate to wake him -- he's had trouble falling asleep today -- but this last feeding helps him sleep through the night.
    [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Things I'm Learning

    Number of comments: 4
    I'm learning some very important things in my first few weeks of motherhood.

    1. Laura Creekmore was right. Don't ever try Pampers, because you will realize they are the best diapers and then will be stuck buying them forever. Actually, I use cloth diapers whenever they are clean, [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 10:26pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Mommy Blogger

    Number of comments: 4
    So, I have a little boy now.

    That is SO WEIRD!

    Nine months apparently wasn't quite enough to prepare me.
    Being pregnant wasn't weird, but actually having a little person who is depending on me -- yep, that's weird.

    Look at 'em. He is such a cutie:
    [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 6:53am EDT
    by Christy

  • Looking forward...

    Number of comments: 5
    So I'm sitting in the waiting room at Baptist Hospital, waiting to be induced. Apparently it's a busy night, so I may be waiting for awhile.

    I've been very grumpy and tired this past week. It was hard to cope with all the phone calls and e-mails asking how' [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2009, 7:14pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Bzz Agent Review: Chili's Guiltless Grill

    Number of comments: 1
    Hey, there, readers!

    In honor of St. Paddy's Day, we're going to talk about Chili's. And what does Chili's have to do with St. Patrick's Day? Absolutely nothing, except that it is a good place to hang out with friends, so you can go there if you are wanting' [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2009, 11:36am EDT
    by Christy

  • CONTROL FREAK, or Why I Don't Like Airplanes

    Number of comments: 1
    As Paul pointed out the other day, one of the most stressful things for us right now is wondering when the baby will arrive. I mean, it's a good stress, a happy stress, but still.... nothing like the possibility of becoming parents at any moment to remind us how' [...]
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    Posted: March 14, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Cheater

    Number of comments: 1
    Instead of writing my own blog post today, I'm going to cheat and link to a few other posts that I really like:

    I appreciate the spiritual honesty Lindsay Ferrier has been sharing over at Suburban Turmoil. It must be hard to be that vulnerable, but I think' [...]
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    Posted: March 13, 2009, 2:51pm EDT
    by Christy

  • The Day Approaches

    Number of comments: 4
    Three weeks and two days until my due date, and the doc says I may not go all 40 weeks. Woohoo!

    I've spent the past couple of weeks eating, trying to sleep, and working on my business taxes. I'm hoping to finish all the business stuff before baby arrives [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 9:07pm EST
    by Christy

  • Scanning for Lifeforms

    Number of comments: 1
    Yeah, so I totally abandoned the blog this month.

    Everything I do seems to take so much extra time these days.

    As my due date draws closer (less than 8 weeks!) I am starting to obsess more and more over getting everything ready. I need to get the [...]
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    Posted: January 31, 2009, 11:38pm EST
    by Christy

  • Things Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman

    Number of comments: 5
    Now that I am entering my seventh month of pregnancy, I've experienced the social awkwardness of pregnancy that so many moms mention. Fortunately, no strangers have touched my belly yet -- that's good, because I don't want to start my criminal record now. I have had a lot of tummy-touching' [...]
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    Posted: January 01, 2009, 4:04pm EST
    by Christy

  • Spouse 2.0 Day

    Number of comments: 1
    A couple of days ago my friend Jaxn twittered a link to Spouse 2.0 Day. Based on the name, I first wondered if this was a holiday to celebrate polygamy or second marriages or something. To my delight, I found that it was something much, much better -- [...]
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    Posted: December 12, 2008, 10:40am EST
    by Christy

  • News

    Number of comments: 0
    This stinks:
    Canada Allows Killing of Over 500 Narwhals
    I really like narwhals. On my awesome list, they are right below cats, otters, and owls.


    This is cool:
    More Than 1,000 Participate in Project Homeless Connect [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2008, 9:45pm EST
    by Christy

  • Thoughts on TV, Caffeine, and Patriotism

    Number of comments: 3
    Cable/satellite TV is going to be so dangerous for me. Now that we have a TV that gets good broadcast reception, I keep finding fascinating programs on NPT at ridiculous hours of the night. (More about the TV later.)

    I still can't have caffeine late at night. Even a' [...]
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    Posted: December 01, 2008, 12:39am EST
    by Christy

  • Sci Fi Night, Discounts, Coat Drive: Fun with the Preds

    Number of comments: 2
    So this Saturday is Sci Fi night at the Preds game. A friend of mine will be there as a semi-professional costumed character. I'm trying to decide if I want to dress up.

    I am a really big geek and have never done the dress up thing, so normally' [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2008, 8:00pm EST
    by Christy

  • Dreary Day

    Number of comments: 3
    Days like today make me think I should be a writer. There's just something about dreary, rainy days that make me feel like there is a meaningful story in me, just waiting to be written.

    Of course it would be full of angst. Somehow dark, troubled writing feels like' [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2008, 11:56pm EST
    by Christy

  • Music Geekiness

    Number of comments: 0
    On the way home from a mini-vacation this weekend, Paul and I listened to Let Them Eat Cake on WRVU. I'd heard and enjoyed the show before then, but yesterday was the first time I really took notice of it.

    The fabulous DJs had programmed a mix specializing' [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2008, 9:41am EST
    by Christy

  • Expectations

    Number of comments: 2
    I really do want to blog more, but I put so many expectations on myself for each post that am paralyzed by perfectionism.

    I want to write a thoughtful rant (oxymoron?) about how the road can be shared among pedestrians, bikers, and drivers. So far, though, I haven't had' [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2008, 7:27pm EST
    by Christy

  • Buying Baby Stuff

    Number of comments: 4
    Wow, there are so many options for baby items! Paul and I started our registry this week, and some of the options are overwhelming!

    I tend to be a minimalist in my decorating, so I am having a hard time coping with the idea of my house being cluttered [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2008, 9:43pm EST
    by Christy

  • New President

    Number of comments: 0
    This is a rather silly video, and it's quite old. However, it makes me smile.

    Congratulations on winning the election, President-Elect Obama!

    ' [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2008, 10:27am EST
    by Christy

  • A Cat's Tale

    Number of comments: 2
    Cats are strange animals. I think this particular one has been so coddled and spoiled by me that she developed a few extra eccentricities.

    This morning I go downstairs to feed the dog. I don't bother to latch the door to the stairwell all the' [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2008, 7:17am EST
    by Christy

  • Online Mary Kay Party!

    Number of comments: 0
    So today I'm hosting an online Mary Kay party. Online parties aren't nearly as fun as real parties with samples and such, but they save time and gas, so I thought I would give it a try.

    If you are into that sort of thing, or want to try [...]
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    Posted: October 14, 2008, 2:05pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Gratitude

    Number of comments: 0
    Wonderful happenings this past weekend, and I am so grateful for everything.

    On Friday I got to hear our baby's heartbeat for the first time. Hurray!

    Saturday was a yard work day, and my parents came to our house and helped us create fabulous landscaping for the yard.' [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2008, 8:08pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Thoughts and Musings

    Number of comments: 6
    Haven't blogged much lately, because most of my entries would have involved how sick and/or tired I feel. Paul and I are expecting a baby blogger sometime next March, so I am learning the ups and downs of a first-time pregnancy.

    I don't want my blog to turn into [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2008, 1:04pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Pet Celebration at Moss Wright Park!

    Number of comments: 3
    Today is a great day to help out some homeless animals, especially if you live in the Goodlettsville area.

    No-kill shelter Freedom Farm is holding their annual Pet Celebration from 10am to 3pm at Moss Wright Park in Goodlettsville. Admission is free, and there will be live music and [...]
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    Posted: September 20, 2008, 8:34am EDT
    by Christy

  • Preds Day at the Zoo, plus more fan fun

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    Tomorrow is Nashville Predators Day at the Nashville Zoo. From 1pm - 5pm there will be games and giveaways, including a giant obstacle course. Predators mascot Gnash will be there, and players Jordin Tootoo and Ryan Jones (new prospect/rookie) will meet fans from 2pm to 3pm.

    Print out [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2008, 6:47pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Pet Safety in Hurricane Season

    Number of comments: 0
    I live nowhere near the coast, so this post (fortunately) is not based on my own experience. It does, however, stem from my own feelings after seeing secondhand and thirdhand the suffering of pets in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

    I know it must be tough for pet owners [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2008, 11:09am EDT
    by Christy

  • I'll be at CRAFT this Sunday....

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    I'll be with ghia at CRAFT: a creative community this Sunday, September 7. We'll be behind the Lipstick Lounge in East Nashville from 11am to 5pm. Stop by and say hi!

    Woodland Street at 14th Street
    Nashville, TN 37206 [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2008, 4:00pm EDT
    by Christy

  • The Things I Will Do for Money...

    Number of comments: 0
    So, super-cool geek chick Alison twittered about winning money from Sitening. I scrambled over to their SEO blog and found that the first 5 people who link to their 100th post get a $15 Amazon or iTunes gift card. I am SO there.

    Looks like all it takes [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2008, 4:34pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Off the Record

    Number of comments: 1
    So, apparently I haven't felt like blogging lately. Mostly, I've been really busy with this. Kinda busy with this. And then there are these guys, who are great but constantly causing trouble.

    If you need some great reading material, though, check out this article [...]
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    Posted: August 06, 2008, 2:13pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Blogging as Procrastination

    Number of comments: 1
    I used to think I had insomnia. Then I discovered that whenever I couldn't/wouldn't sleep, I was just procrastinating. Not procrastinating going to sleep, but avoiding whatever was going on the next day. The theory is this: If I don't go to sleep, then I won't have to wake up [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2008, 11:49pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Buy stuff!

    Number of comments: 2
    Hey, readers, time for a little self-promotion.

    This Saturday, June 28, I'll be at CRAFT's Summer Extravaganza with ghia. You should check it out. There will be dozens of local artists peddling their fabulous work, plus a cookout to benefit East Nashville Cooperative Ministry.

    I'm supposed to receive' [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 4:23pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Let's Be Neighborly

    Number of comments: 0
    When I worked downtown, I used to wish I had a card with a list of resources for people down on their luck. I didn't want to give money to panhandlers, but I did wish for ideas to help people who needed a way out of their situation.

    Two' [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2008, 10:24am EDT
    by Christy

  • Life Update

    Number of comments: 1
    My blogging seems to come in bursts. In fact, I'm writing several blog posts today (June 19) and then scheduling them to post once a day so I don't clog anybody's feed reader. But that's okay. As long as I keep the crowd happy. Or indifferent.

    [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2008, 9:27am EDT
    by Christy

  • Tales from the Sportsplex, Part 2

    Number of comments: 1
    So after last week's skating lesson I saw Six again.

    Six: [skating up to me] Hey, you're wearing hockey skates! I'm wearing hockey skates, too.

    Me: Yes, I think I met you last week. Tootoo is your favorite player, right?

    Six: Yup! [skates off]

    5 [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2008, 9:09am EDT
    by Christy

  • Show and Tell

    Number of comments: 5
    Got two fun packages in the mail recently.

    First, my sis-in-law Becca sent me SOAPS OF AWESOMENESS.

    Actually, they're from Hydromissions, a company working to provide clean water in developing countries. Proceeds from the soaps fund their mission.

    Not only is the [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2008, 10:22pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Tales from the Sportsplex

    Number of comments: 4
    So I was practicing at the Sportsplex tonight, and a little boy skates up to me.

    Six-year-old skater: Do you cheer for the Predators?

    Me: Yes, I do. Do you?

    Six: Yeah, I like the Predators.

    Me: Yeah, they're great.

    Six: What number do you [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Sew Retro

    Number of comments: 0

    I found a gem this weekend digging in the free bin at McKay's.

    I already love the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook; it's been invaluable as I try to figure out how to cook, how long veggies stay fresh, and how to substitute [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2008, 2:05pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Dear You

    Number of comments: 4
    To the person who threw a Burger King cup in my yard,

    You forgot to peel the Indiana Jones thingies off your cup. You know, the sweepstakes thingies. So I'm going to use them.

    I hope I win a million dollars and you read about it on the [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 10:19pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Something to Blog About

    Number of comments: 0
    Haven't felt like blogging much lately. I think that means it's time for a meme. 'Cause it will stimulate my creativity and writing skills. Or something.

    Amy tagged me for this on Facebook a few days ago, so I'll give it a shot.

    i am: grumpy
    i [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2008, 5:52pm EDT
    by Christy

  • About those Preds....

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    So, are you planning to buy season tickets for the Predators next year? You were? Oh, good! Can you do me a favor?

    If you are going to buy new season tickets next year, and the crazy hockey musings from Paul or me have inspired you, we [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2008, 11:58am EDT
    by Christy

  • Hemp, Hemp, Hurray!

    Number of comments: 5
    So, I ordered some new products for ghia. I've found a couple of fair trade companies that provide awesome products at very affordable prices. That's a hard thing to do when avoiding unethical manufacturing processes (sweatshops, child labor, etc.).

    I've been trying to expand my inventory of items [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2008, 3:12pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Team Player

    Number of comments: 5
    An interesting side effect of my hockey fandom is an appreciation of team sports.

    I never played sports when I was a kid unless forced into it by a mean gym teacher. My brother was quite good at several sports, and I wanted nothing to do with them after [...]
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    Posted: April 24, 2008, 4:50pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Christy's Household Truths

    Number of comments: 5
    One of my favorite blogs has posts about "Household Truths" from time to time. The posts generally provide pithy insights on the ins and outs of household management.

    I've discovered my own household truth this week.

    A household area in chaos will remain chaotic and accelerate [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2008, 2:04pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Bzz Agent Review: Chili's Smokehouse Bacon Burger

    Number of comments: 3
    I have a logjam of blog posts in my head. I keep procrastinating writing this review, but I don't want to post anything else until I finish this. Thus, no posts for two weeks.

    So, a few weeks ago I got an invitation to join the Bzz Campaign [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
    by Christy

  • I Judge You By Your E-Mail Address

    Number of comments: 6
    I have a confession to make. Sometimes I am a very judgmental person. And there is nothing that brings out my judgementallyness more than your e-mail address.

    Oh, yes, my friends. It's true. Your e-mail address reveals much about you.

    @aim.com - You have an AIM e-mail address? [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2008, 11:00pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Miscellaney

    Number of comments: 1
    Hola, my friends.

    Hope you are having a good week.

    I'm pretty good. Lots to do. Taxes, new ghia inventory, other stuff.

    Right now I'm re-training Cameron so that we can walk without him pulling me down the street. It's very slow work, but I'm [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2008, 11:21am EDT
    by Christy

  • Hockey Heartache

    Number of comments: 0
    It's a frustrating time to be a Preds fan.

    Hubby's work gave him free tickets to the game against the Capitals Tuesday night. Sigh. I don't think I've ever heard Preds fans boo their own team that much. The first period was really bad. They played better in the 2nd [...]

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    Posted: March 20, 2008, 9:30pm EDT
    by Christy

  • Shoulds

    Number of comments: 1
    Some days I wonder if I should be blogging more about my experience as an entrepreneur. A couple of people suggested that when I first started this endeavor. Honestly, though, by the time I have solved a problem, I really don't feel like blogging about it. I'm just glad it's [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2008, 11:01am EDT
    by Christy

  • That WordPress site....

    Number of comments: 1
    Thanks to everyone who advised me concerning WordPress as an engine for a non-profit site. I created the site, and it fits the non-profit's needs. The staff is learning how to add content, and it looks much better than the HTML site I originally created.

    I added as [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2008, 11:54am EDT
    by Christy

  • East Nashville Eats

    Number of comments: 1
    There have been some tasty developments in East Nashville as of late:

    Calypso Cafe -- Yes, the awesome Calypso finally has crossed the border, er, river. I'm excited about their new location attracting downtown business folk to the Eastside for lunch.

    MadDonna's -- After months of [...]
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    Posted: March 13, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
    by Christy

  • For a Good Time, Call 770-PUCK

    Number of comments: 2
    FREE FOOD:
    So, do you have your tickets for the March 11 Preds game? That's free food night at the Sommet center, and all fans will receive a voucher for a free hot dog and soft drink. Plus, there will be popcorn through the first intermission. Hockey + free [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2008, 8:45pm EST
    by Christy

  • Gig!

    Number of comments: 6
    So, I have my first jazz gig Tuesday night.

    Several students from the Nashville Jazz Workshop will be performing at Edgehill Studios Cafe on Tuesday, March 4. We'll be there from 6:30pm to 9pm.

    I've taken two classes at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, and I've had a lot [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2008, 9:31pm EST
    by Christy

  • Blind Puppy Needs Your Help!

    Number of comments: 2

    Now that I have your attention . . .



    We had quite the crisis on the East Nashville list-serve last week. Someone posted that A BLIND PUPPY HAD BEEN REPORTED MISSING!!! OMG PONIES!!!1!!!11!

    There were offers of help pouring in from [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2008, 9:32pm EST
    by Christy

  • A Collection Apart

    Number of comments: 3
    When I was a little kid, I had a collection of collections.

    At various times (and sometimes all at once) I had collections of keychains, stickers, erasers, stuffed animals, stamps, coins, and plastic bags.

    That's right, you heard me. Plastic bags.

    I've been thinking about my collections [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2008, 10:34pm EST
    by Christy

  • A Fishy Discovery

    Number of comments: 7
    A year and a half after we added an aquarium to our home, the cat has finally discovered the fish. It's their own fault, really.

    The first 18 months of fish ownership passed mostly without incident. We started the tank with black tetras, added some bala sharks, and threw [...]
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    Posted: February 11, 2008, 4:00pm EST
    by Christy

  • Blah blah blah, me me me, blah blah me me me

    Number of comments: 2
    Yes, I have been tagged for the "seven random facts" meme by nashbabe and My Time Wandering. Here goes:

    Rules: Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you. Post the rules on your blog. Post 7 random or weird facts about yourself on [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2008, 10:40pm EST
    by Christy

  • Pressing Questions

    Number of comments: 5
    I've been working on a simple website for a local non-profit. They didn't have a web presence, so I threw together some HTML and made a small site, 5 or 6 pages. It works for now and is a decent way to communicate the basics: history, services, hours, location, etc. [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2008, 12:03pm EST
    by Christy

  • I Am More Than the Sum of My Parties

    Number of comments: 2
    I am having a Mary Kay party next week, and no one is coming.

    Okay, that's not fair to the couple of people who are attending. They are pretty cool people, and I know we'll have fun.

    But I'm bummed that so many people can't come.

    I [...]
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    Posted: January 25, 2008, 11:39pm EST
    by Christy

  • The Preds Are Pretty Good, and Other Things You Should Know

    1. The Preds are pretty good right now. Yes, they have had some major rough spots this season, but right now they have a great shot at making the playoffs. (I believe this is because I took all the Preds off my fantasy NHL roster.) So if you go to [...]
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    Posted: January 25, 2008, 11:23pm EST
    by Christy

  • Heath Ledger: Why It Matters

    Number of comments: 1
    Like other bloggers, I was surprised by my reaction to Heath Ledger's death. Upon reading the news stories, I felt a profound sense of sadness.

    I have never seen a Heath Ledger movie. In fact, I didn't even know who he was until a couple of weeks ago [...]
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    Posted: January 24, 2008, 12:37am EST
    by Christy

  • Happy FunDay to Me!

    Number of comments: 1
    So, my birthday happened while I was on the cruise....I was in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico that day.

    This past Saturday was good make-up birthday, though.

    Ariana and I went to the Nashville Women's Ice Hockey League open house that afternoon. Ariana is [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2008, 10:08pm EST
    by Christy

  • On the Pit Bull Ban . . .

    Someone posted on the East Nashville list-serve this afternoon an e-mail from Bless the Bullys stating that Senator Kilby's goal is not to ban pit bulls. According to the e-mail, the legislation was introduced to call attention to the problem of irresponsible dog ownership.

    From BlesstheBullys.com:

    I [...]
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    Posted: January 19, 2008, 12:03am EST
    by Christy

  • Saving the World, One Haircut at a Time

    Number of comments: 1
    So, the awesome peeps at Cognito Salon have a "Fun Friday" event each week. Sometimes they have a particular theme, sometimes they order lunch from a cool restaurant....

    I just got this e-mail from them about this week's event:

    For our Friday fun this week at Cognito, [...]

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    Posted: January 16, 2008, 10:24pm EST
    by Christy

  • What I Did on My Winter Vacation

    Number of comments: 4
    • Climbed to the top of a Mayan ruin.
    • Got stung by a jellyfish.
    • Saw monkeys in trees.
    • Ate raw octopus


    As for things I did not do, I did not get seasick on the cruise. And for that I am thankful. [...]
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    Posted: January 15, 2008, 11:50am EST
    by Christy

  • Can't Sleep, Clowns Will Eat Me

    Number of comments: 5
    Hello, blog. I'm sorry that I've been neglecting you. I've meant to write you several times, and now I have backlog of blog entries in my brain. Perhaps that is why I am so congested today.

    2008 is off to a rollicking start. I have a cold. I was [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 12:13pm EST
    by Christy

  • Par-tay

    Number of comments: 2
    Remember, the ghia gift party is tomorrow! Stop in and buy some great gifts!

    Day: Wednesday, December 19

    Time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm

    Location: A lovely home in Inglewood (East Nashville)
    Located at the intersection of Stratford and Shelton, 37216
    [...]
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    Posted: December 18, 2007, 9:35pm EST
    by Christy

  • ghia update -- busy bee edition

    So it's my first holiday season as a business owner. As a result, I have been neglecting my friends, my dog, my health ....

    Well, not entirely neglecting. I've learned a lot in the past year, and a big part of that is how to take care of myself [...]
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    Posted: December 07, 2007, 9:00am EST
    by Christy

  • Bzz Agent Review: Listerine Whitening Strips

    Number of comments: 6
    I'm going to be really honest with you. I had a hard time getting excited about this product. Maybe it's because I don't use teeth whitening strips as often as I chew gum, but I just wasn't motivated to share my thoughts about this product.

    Two important things [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2007, 9:01pm EST
    by Christy

  • Beauty Tips for the Holidays

    Number of comments: 6
    Okay, ladies. I'm definitely not an expert, but I figure I have a bit of street cred on the beauty front due to my brief stints as a performer and makeup consultant and my current occupation in the fashion industry. Straight from my research, classes, and personal tribulations [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2007, 8:50pm EST
    by Christy

  • The Hair Dilemma

    Number of comments: 1
    To cut or not to cut? That is the decision looming on the horizon for me. My hair is the longest it has been in several years, and I am trying to decide what comes next.

    I find that my inner fairy princess is battling my inner cool kid. [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2007, 11:42pm EST
    by Christy

  • Sacrifice for the digital experience

    Number of comments: 4
    Why on earth would anyone write a song that mentions someone's water breaking? Ewwwww. I guess people write songs about everything, so the real question is, why would someone record it?

    I heard the song last night at the movie theater while waiting for Enchanted to start. My [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2007, 8:47pm EST
    by Christy

  • Preds Rally Today at 11

    Number of comments: 1
    The new ownership of the Nashville Predators is holding a rally and press conference at the Sommet Center this morning at 11am.

    Paul McCann explains why you should go:
    Rally!!! at HockeyBuzz.com [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2007, 9:01am EST
    by Christy

  • Spend, Spend

    I hate spending money.

    Apparently I have some cheapskate gene in me somewhere that makes it inordinately hard to spend. Sometimes that's a good thing. I like not having to battle credit card debt and impulse buys. But sometimes my cheap gene gets in the way when I really [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2007, 10:20am EST
    by Christy

  • Thoughts for November

    Number of comments: 1
    • Haven't been into blogging much lately. Not sure why. Just busy, I guess. When I get very busy and/or stressed, I often lose the introspection that makes for good blog posts.

    • The Preds are winning again. Good stuff.

    • I'm a bad kitty mom. I have a Kaboodle [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2007, 7:39pm EST
    by Christy

  • Halloween Update

    Number of comments: 1
    So far on my Halloween poll, the winning option is me giving out bouncy balls or some other non-food items to trick or treaters. That's good, because that's what I decided to do anyway. :-) Mel had some mini-tubs of Play-Doh that she wasn't going to use, so [...]
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    Posted: October 27, 2007, 10:03pm EDT
    by Christy

  • To Treat or Not to Treat

    Number of comments: 5
    All Hallows' Eve approaches. Neighbors are hanging plastic skeletons on their doors, and I took my dog to a Halloween party at Red Rover tonight (gotta love East Nashville).

    I'm trying to decide what to do for Halloween this year. I loved Halloween as a little kid. Being [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2007, 9:01pm EDT
    by Christy
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