tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61826740448270163292024-03-16T10:15:31.043-05:00Life Perspective: Reviews & MoreKathryn Darden is a writer, publisher, poet, author, pet owner, movie-goer, hobbyist, traveler, skin care junkie and Christian. She has written several books, had poetry published in numerous anthologies and journals, and has an opinion on almost everything - some of which she will share here!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.comBlogger1679125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-49072122116271948252024-03-16T10:12:00.005-05:002024-03-16T10:14:57.438-05:00Life, National Geographic Have Jesus Issues on Newsstands At your local Michael’s newsstand, between Taylor Swift, decorating and crochet magazines, you can spot three publications focused on Jesus and faith.Both Life and National Geographic have reissued previous issues about Jesus while a new publication called “Everyday Faith” is also available. Find out more: Life, National Geographic Have Jesus Issues on NewsstandsKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-56867573725994333052024-03-12T16:54:00.005-05:002024-03-12T16:57:54.537-05:00St. Patrick’s Day 2024 Faith and begorrah! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! Pull out your shamrocks, your Kelly green attire and celebrate all things Irish ☘️ Here are some articles and poems to help you get the most out of Saint Patrick’s Day 2024 Quotes for Saint Patrick’s Day from the IrishQuotes About and By the Irish for Saint Patrick’s DayRead moreWho Was St. Patrick?Who Was St. Patrick? Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-28289445315758017022024-02-13T19:04:00.007-06:002024-02-15T14:34:06.732-06:00Valentine’s Day 2024–Articles & More Valentine’s Day is here again! Will Valentine’s Day 2024 be any different than past years? Here is some Valentine’s Day reading to help you make the most of the celebration of love and romance by focusing on real love Valentine’s Day 2025 ArticlesRomance Back for Valentine’s Day with Karen Kingsbury’s Someone Like YouTickets are on sale today – Valentine’s Day – for Karen Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-31382511641010497412024-02-11T08:48:00.010-06:002024-02-11T08:57:06.138-06:00February 2024 Christian Activities Music Notes with Michael W. Smith, Gloria Gaynor, Matthew West, More~ CA Music Notes: What’s going on inside the music industry in February 2024? Read on to find out, featuring Michael W. Smith, Gloria Gaynor, Matthew West, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, We the Kingdom, Katy Nichole and more! ~ FebruaryT.G. Sheppard & Kelly Lang Drop ‘You’re Still The One’ In Time For Valentine’s DayT.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang ‘You’re Still The One’ Country Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-33243958130495510612024-01-17T12:40:00.006-06:002024-01-17T12:40:48.969-06:00Beware Overdrive Viral ScamAbout a month ago, of the influencer companies that I do articles and reviews for recently carried several listings from a company called Overdrive. Overdrive promised to pay people to sign up on their site to share acceptable links with the promise of payment for signing up as well as future pay for any links that are shared. The influencer company I write for has rules: before we do any Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-38250186381687728332023-12-20T22:22:00.012-06:002023-12-20T22:37:52.977-06:00Canyon Star TV Offers Christmas Programming ~ Tis The Season At Canyon Star TV For The Best Holiday Programming: Shows, Movies And Music Videos ~Featuring an array of diverse and engaging shows catering to a wide range of interests, Canyon Star TV continues to add the highest level of family-friendly television programs. Just in time for the holiday season, subscribers can enjoy thousands of hours of wholesome entertainmentKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-20635421887709532202023-12-05T21:21:00.008-06:002023-12-05T21:29:51.611-06:00T. Graham Brown Releases 'Santa's Got His Baby Something Good' ~ T. Graham Brown's Live Wire: The Songs of Christmas on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58, Continues Wednesday, December 6 at 10/9c ~CMA Award-winning and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter T. Graham Brown unveils his latest musical gift for the holiday season with the release of "Santa's Got His Baby Something Good." Timed perfectly for the festive celebrations, thisKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-62759552025399700282023-11-27T20:19:00.004-06:002023-11-27T20:31:01.381-06:00Survey: 2023 Holiday Decor Trends’Tis the season to turn your home into a candy cane kingdom, gingerbread castle, or winter wonderland — with or without the snow.With the holiday season upon us, LawnStarter just released its 2023 Holiday Decor Trends report.We surveyed U.S. adults about their plans for decking the halls (and yard), including holiday budgets and Christmas tree preferences.See some key stats Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-66564850156010296512023-11-20T20:56:00.007-06:002023-11-27T20:54:45.248-06:00 Christmas Articles, Events and More 2023 Christmas is coming up with all the joy, frustration, and spiritual connotations it brings. Here are some articles and events to get you in the mood, and more will be added as the holiday draws near. Top 29 Spiritual Christmas Carols~ Putting the reason back in the Christmas season ~ We don’t know exactly when Jesus was born, but the decision was made to celebrate His birth on Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-85308120175488385922023-11-14T20:28:00.006-06:002023-11-23T12:51:10.021-06:00Thanksgiving 2023: Articles, Events & More Thanksgiving 2023 in Nashville~ Make Plans for Thanksgiving in Nashville ~ Thanksgiving 2023 is only one month away! Why not make your holiday stress-free with a delicious dinner with all the fixings from a signature Nashville restaurant? Reservations will go fast so make plans now. Thanksgiving 2023 Activities Looking for more things to do? Special Thanksgiving 2023 events in Nashville Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-66775302028137530512023-11-11T02:31:00.002-06:002023-11-11T18:27:58.089-06:00Veteran’s Day 2023 November 11, 2023, marks the annual celebration that honor’s America’s veterans. To commemorate the service and sacrifice of our veterans, here is a collection of articles about Veterans Day, as well as patriotic history and poetry. Happy Veterans Day!Veteran’s Day ~ Patriotic Articles for Veteran’s Day 2023 ~Veterans Day: Veterans Lit the Torch…Making sure Veteran’s Day does not get Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-30384275809902073432023-10-17T00:50:00.002-05:002023-10-17T00:50:23.451-05:00Ghostbusters Top Pick in America’s Popular Halloween Movies With Halloween approaching, USDish’s provided their third annual report on every state’s favorite kids’ Halloween movie. What better way to celebrate ~spooky season~ than to embrace your inner child in the comfort of your own home?Go ahead, curl up on your couch with a bowl of candy (or brains), and check out one of these creepy classics! Most popular classic Halloween Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-80279293901172934242023-10-13T16:47:00.013-05:002023-10-17T00:51:06.832-05:00Most Popular Classic Halloween Movies by State [2023]As the leaves transform and the Halloween season comes creeping in, there's an undeniable charm to fall that awakens our inner child. This season is incomplete without a Halloween movie lighting up the screen.USDish’s latest report uncovers the top kids' Halloween movies in each state. You may be surprised which classic takes the “most popular” title. Extra spine-tingling Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-38889681789340404742023-09-21T15:30:00.004-05:002023-09-21T16:36:12.893-05:00List of Sites that Offer Free Online Games for Kids~ Free Teaching Games to Entertain Kids Online ~Entertaining kids can be a challenge, especially when they are sick or on vacation, stuck at home or in a hotel. Sticking children in front of a television is one option. But there are better opportunities for entertaining kids. There is a wealth of free games online designed to entertain young ones and stimulate their young minds. So consider Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-5830166316611318812023-09-15T22:36:00.008-05:002023-09-15T22:46:27.665-05:00World-Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Annual Birthday Bash To Take Over Downtown Nashville Sun., Sept. 17 The World Famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Music City’s legendary honky-tonk, will celebrate its 63rd birthday in downtown Nashville on Sunday, September 17th. As part of the celebration, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge will feature entertainment on the outdoor Broadway stage throughout the day starting at 11 a.m. A FREE star-studded concert that is open to the public.Featured Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-82765576250499325602023-09-05T18:23:00.065-05:002023-09-08T12:25:00.111-05:00My First-Hand Experience with COVID, Sept. 2023~ My first-hand experience with COVID: what worked and what didn’t. See Takeaways at end of article. ~ Day 1 with COVID (Monday, Sept. 4)On Monday, I had a very, very mild rasp in my throat, so mild I wondered if l was really experiencing it. After work, I came home and worked on trimming some branches that have fallen in my front yard and hauling them down to the foot of the hill—stuff you Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-71765395370731495872023-08-17T01:49:00.027-05:002023-08-17T15:28:36.569-05:00The Untold Harm of the "Transgender" Movement on Wives and Families The burgeoning "transgender" movement in the United States shows no signs of being curtailed yet. Every time one visits social media...or just about any media...there is a plethora of propoganda promoting the "transgender" lifestyle. However, any comments or articles that seek to point out the numerous health, psychological and emotional problems with this movement and lifestyle are Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-3567511953250799042023-07-29T15:09:00.010-05:002023-09-04T19:57:51.734-05:00The Barbie Movie: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly The new Barbie Movie is in theaters. While the media and critics are gushing about how great and relevant the movie is, others have a different take on the movie. Here are three articles that cover the hype as well as what the critical thinkers are saying about the 2023 Barbie film. Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Barbie Movie.Why Some People Hate the New Barbie MovieKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-68463176259785211572023-07-28T01:42:00.002-05:002023-08-09T18:58:17.978-05:00Trapper Jack Wildlife Removal ReviewPhoto of squirrel by Shane Young for UnsplashEarlier this year, I contacted Trapper Jack about a hole in my soffit caused by squirrels and another small hole in a different spot. I have no issue with the man they sent out, but the price quoted was 3 times as much as the person who referred me thought it should be. I went ahead and paid the 50% deposit, and they put 2 traps on top of my houseKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-87660165074236242942023-06-26T23:50:00.010-05:002023-06-30T18:37:58.209-05:00Red, White & Blue: Articles for July 4, 2023 Hooray for the red, white and blue! In honor of America’s 247th birthday, here are some articles, poems and patriotic trivia to help you celebrate the 4th of July, 2023, in style.Patriotic Trivia~A fun lesson in history through patriotic trivia~ ~ Patriotic holidays like Flag Day and the 4th of July are a good time to enjoy a little patriotic trivia! Here are a few fun patriotic facts Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-14329805316416250852023-06-18T13:38:00.012-05:002023-06-18T19:30:00.006-05:00Why Are Negative Posts About China Blocked on Blogger? I recently had a very bad experience with a clothing manufacturer whose ads all said the company was based in the United States. The promo posts told the story of a mom and pop operation who made all their unique clothes by hand but were closing their doors to spend time with their grandkids.I liked the pictures of the clothes, prefer dealing with US-based companies and was touched by theirKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-62075213955827496502023-06-06T18:48:00.010-05:002023-06-11T21:22:13.649-05:00Articles for Flag DayToday we honor the 79th anniversary of D-Day, when American and Allied troops stormed the beach at Normandy, and Flag Day 2023 is right around the corner, falling on June 14 every year. To help celebrate both occasions, here are a few articles about Flag Day.What Is Flag Day?~ What is the history of Flag Day in the U.S.? ~ What Is Flag Day? Let’s hear it for the red, white and blue! Flag Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-83873499831266675862023-06-05T15:11:00.000-05:002023-07-29T15:13:55.824-05:00Why I Turned to Art Later in Life May FlowersWhy Take Up Art Later in Life?People have asked me why I took up art later in life. What made me think that after a lifetime of not being able to draw simple shapes, that I could take up painting now? The answer is both simple and complex. The simple answer is: I desperately needed something positive and joyful in my life. But the story is a bit more complicated.I have always Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-81793734224185045982023-06-03T16:57:00.007-05:002023-06-03T18:09:54.641-05:00More Art by Nashville Artist Kathryn DardenI have continued with the painting, learning my new craft and enjoying capturing images that are meaningful to me on convas. This one is titled "Mountains May Be Moved Into the Sea" and is inspired by similar Bible verses. This one is "Sun Through Trees," a study of how the light of the setting sun effects colors and the appearance of objects around it. Both were challenges to get me Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182674044827016329.post-42674618672366726282023-05-13T21:06:00.007-05:002023-05-13T21:38:36.762-05:00Mother’s Day Articles & Poems for 2023 Top 10 Bible Verses for Mother’s DayMay 13, 2023~ The top ten Bible verses about mothers for Mother’s Day ~ Mother’s Day is almost here—that special day when we remember our mothers with cards, gifts and flowers, and the best gift of all—our time. As one who has lost my mother, I can say that even a mother who brought her share of problems to the table is…Read moreNotable Quotables: Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184992785911535419noreply@blogger.com0