Tammys Corner

Having a daughter who graduates from high school in just a week, I, along with her and all the graduates and guests of graduates, are listening to a week full of advice on what these young people can expect during this next phase of their lives. I’m hearing a lot about the importance of planning [...]

If you’re like me, every once in awhile you look into your closet and think….”I’m tired of my clothes. Nothing here is exciting me.” Yeah….your relationship with your clothes is kind of like your relationship with your husband or boyfriend. It can get dull without shaking things up every once in awhile. And….kind of like [...]

Everyone who knows me knows one thing in particular about me. I love aprons. I love retro clothing. Apparently I’m not the only one. Both are becoming trends. There has been a lot of debate about what this trend says about society, and in particular what it says about the state of the women’s movement. [...]

The American Cancer Society hosted its annual fundraiser gala, “Denim & Diamonds”, Saturday night at the Holiday Inn. It was a great event, and I certainly was proud to play a role in it. One of the things I found interesting in seeking donation of items and services from area businesses was the opinions of [...]

I definitely want to see this. She is a fascinating woman, and I would have to say one of the best American authors of all time. She may not have been prolific, but she definitely was profound.   PBS’s ‘Hey, Boo’: The eternal mystery of Harper Lee     Hilderbrand Diamond Company Share this:FacebookStumbleUponDiggEmailReddit

Everyone has a favorite color. If you’re around children very much, you’ll find that one of the first things they’ll ask another child when getting to know them is, “What’s your favorite color?” The cool thing about this is that young children are unaware of societal expectations, so they always give honest answers. I thought [...]

I was very intrigued by the discussion going on locally about Hillview School and the Neelyville Public School System. The Neelyville R-IV system is looking at passing an 86 cent tax levy increase to improve the school system, raising $4.5 million to improve the district’s buildings. The plan includes closing Hillview, which now houses Neelyville’s [...]

I am going to try to do the impossible. I am going to give you crucial information in this very column that has been found in volumes of scientific data, and even more importantly, in thousands of fitting rooms around the world. I am going to give to you the secrets of the jean-etic code…..how [...]

One of the coolest things about technology is that it has put us all in touch with one another. Whether it’s an important piece of news happening around the world, or something happening right here in town, you can know about it immediately because of the internet. That is pretty amazing when you consider that [...]

There is no doubt, spring is just around the corner. I’ve even got a couple of daffodils blooming in my yard already. I’m noticing a little budding on some of my trees. Some will say it is too early for that. Some will say nature is getting ready to play a cruel trick, taunting us [...]