As the mom of two marvelous, malodorous, fuzzy, four-legged beasts (some like to call them “dogs”), I can offer keen insight on the joys of being a pet owner. No matter how stinky or slobbery my boys get, I cannot imagine my home without their thundering presence. Recent studies have shown the mental and physical [...]
Who says you need growth hormones and pesticides to produce awesomely huge veggies? Our first cucumber is a bit deformed, but since it came from our office garden, we’ve all agreed we love it anyway. Tweet
Hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th! I spent much of my day standing in line, working on a really good sunburn, and eventually succumbing to Nashville’s brutally hot temps. For what, you ask? All for the sake of a very worthy food-related event: the third annual Hot Chicken Festival. The day is [...]
If you’re in the mood to change things up a little this Fourth of July, you are in luck my friend. There seems to be no shortage of “alternative” celebrations throughout the weekend leading up to the Fourth (which is on a Monday this year). While we’re not opposed to sparklers and parades and all [...]
Tradition rules this year’s patriotic celebrations on July Fourth. Around the country, folks are kickin’ it old school with fireworks, picnics and outdoor concerts to commemorate our country’s day of freedom. Because the Fourth falls on a Monday this year, many towns and organizations are partying all weekend long—we don’t see anyone complaining about that! [...]
Summer was made for gathering and visiting with friends, family, and loved ones. Movies and picnics are two of the most time-honored ways we spend days and nights together in the summer months. Combining these two activities is one way to make any summer evening memorable. Tweet
If we at Eviesays are about anything, we’re about bringing people together. I write this blog to highlight some of the more interesting and offbeat events posted by our users because I find it fascinating how the people of this country find ways to come together. Usually the list has a theme like “photography” or [...]
Image courtesy of The Nashville Scene As the South’s death toll from this week’s tornadic activity continues to rise, members of the Eviesays team here in Nashville remain glued to their online news source of choice. Although our particular town was lucky this time, many of our neighboring cities and states experienced widespread devastation. Amidst [...]
It’s no exaggeration to say that we are utterly obsessed with the upcoming royal nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton. We’ve already set our alarms for 2:50 a.m. CST this Friday (coverage begins at 3:00 a.m., need that 10 minutes to mentally prepare for the inevitable awesomeness. Oh, and fix a snack too). While [...]
Hoppy Easter! Have a great holiday weekend. Search to find egg hunts, religious services, or an outrageous bunny bash in your community. Tweet
