Thanksgiving Story

LINK - This one will bring tears to your eyes! It's about New Orleanians who've now made their home in Iowa.

Archaeology and the Bible

LINK - Prof. Claude Mariottini of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary comments on an exciting archaeological discovery that shows Goliath was a real giant! You wonder why the scoffers scoff when discoveries like this continue to be made.

Carnival of History XX

It's here.

New Tool for Conservatives

LINK - A librarian I know from the Association of Christian Librarians has developed a very useful site for conservative research. I'm quite impressed with his accomplishment!

Nectar Soda

LINK - Over at Emeril's blog, Lorin tells a little about the history of the New Orleans drink Nectar Soda.

David McCullough's 1776

LINK - Mark over at Right-Minded has given a glowing review to David McCullough's book 1776.

Jack the Ripper

LINK - Dick Eastman reports that DNA may be used to solve the case once and for all. Apparently an Australian firm plans to check the saliva that was used to lick the postage stamps sent to police. Dick links to the story in the Australian newspaper. I'm a little curious to know if Patricia Cornwell's theory is correct.

IRS Chocolate Layer Cake 1040

LINK - This is hilarious. (via Conservative Cat)

Barn

Behind the Talbott post office.

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Behind Talbott post office. I drive by this view every day!

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Up close!

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Next to the old Butler-Blanc Gym.

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Looking down Russell Avenue in Jefferson City.

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This tree is between the old Butler-Blanc Gym and the art building.

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Look at all the colors!

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This tree is beside the Baker Building at Carson-Newman!

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This tree is right outside my office window!

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The leaves have just been gorgeous this fall here in East Tennessee. This photo is looking from the Carson-Newman College campus in Jefferson City down George Street.

You May Be from Ohio If . . .

LINK - Hugh Hewitt offers this Foxworthy treasure. As a Tennessee Vol, I can relate to the "orange."

Shull Cemetery Photo

LINK - Marie Freeman over at Blue Ridge Blog has a great photo of the Shull Cemetery. This is one of my favorite photo blogs.

Rosa Parks' Ancestry

LINK - ProGenealogists has placed Rosa Parks' ancestry online. (via Dick Eastman)