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I joined about 30 hikers had full moon fever July 22, 2013, as members of the Nashville Hiking Meetup joined Michael Hughes of Mountain High Outfitters for the July f ull moon hike at Edwin Warner Park..Jack and Shelby sat this one out since Jack was recovering from surgery, but it was the first full moon hike where I had not been scheduled to work in months, so I left the doggies at home and sat out on my own to meet the other hikers. Read the article at: Full moon hike provides unique exercise opportunity for hikers - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

Jack the puppy had a new nickname this past week following being neutered and having 4 baby teeth extracted. He had to wear a Cone of Shame for a week so I dubbed him "Little Cone Head." He had  his cone removed this afternoon so he is happy to be a free puppy again.

More Ways to Experience ABC's 'Nashville' as Season One Comes to DVD  For all you fans of ABC's hit television series "Nashville" who have been suffering serious withdrawal symptoms since the season finale there is good news! You will soon be able to bring Deacon Claybourne , Juliette Barnes, Rayna Jaymes, Scarlett O'Connor, Avery Barkley, Gunnar Scott and Teddy Conrad home with you when all 21 episodes of "Nashville Season 1" come to DVD on September 17, 2013 Read more at: More Ways to Experience ABC's 'Nashville' as Season One Comes to DVD - Yahoo!

Hooray for the red, white and blue! The 4th of July is here! Rain or shine, it's the day to be patriotic and to thank God for the freedoms we still enjoy in America. To  help you celebrate this patriotic holiday, here is a selection of articles for your Independence Day reading enjoyment. Celebrate America's Birthday -- Independence Day! Have a Happy 4th of July!   July 4 is is185th day of the year (186th in leap years), but it is much more than that to Americans. Read more at: Have a Happy 4th of July!- Squidoo   Top Ten WWII Movies for 4th of July, Patriotic Celebrations & Military Events My Top Ten list of World War II Movies for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Flag Day and other patriotic holidays Article at: Top Ten WWII Movies for 4th of July, Patriotic Celebrations & Military Nashville 4th of July Celebrations and Patriotic Events in Middle Tennessee There are many...

Christian artist/producer Buddy Miller to replace T-Bone Burnett on "Nashville" - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Local Americana and gospel music veteran artist/producer Buddy Miller has been named as the replacement for departing ABC's "Nashville" music producer T Bone Burnett, also a legendary Christian music icon. Burnett will not be returning for the second season of the series due to an overwhelming schedule

For those who have somehow missed my numerous references to the show "Nashville" on ABC, I have been privileged to work on several episodes as an extra, starting with the pilot episode. Usually I am "Blur on Bridge" or "Blur in Audience" or more often "Dark Space Where Nothing Can Be Seen in Audience." However, twice I have actually seen myself on camera. The first time I got some screen time was in a restaurant scene in "Chicago" (actually Sambuca in Nashville) where Watty and Rayna are talking about how Rayna should hire Scarlett. As the camera pans to Rayna's table, I can clearly be seen for a couple of seconds at a table near them. The second time was at the "CMA Nominees Party" on board the General Jackson. While my face is not seen, the back of my head and neck and my side braid can be seen pretty clearly. My friend Sheila sent me this screen shot to prove it!   I can be spotted in the lower right...

My father, Col. Wm. A. Darden Happy Father's Day! You dads will never know the impact you have on your children, because they won't tell you while they are young.  However fathers play such an important role in their children's lives, and when we are older, we realize what a friend we have had in our fathers. Here is a selection of Father's Day articles, puotes, poetry and more to help celebrate dads and the men who serve as father figures. Father's Day Articles A Brief History of Father's Day Four United States Presidents had a hand in establishing Father's Day: Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Lyndon B. Johnson and President Richard M. Nixon. Read more   Have a Happy Father's Day! Our fathers do so much for us besides helping to bring us into the world. Most fathers have a hand in providing for their children, and helping to raise the... More at: Have a Happy Father's Day! ...