Fun Seminar Aimed At

March 1 - 15, 2009 Decorating “Addicts”

by Nancy W. Brown
3 Green 101
Whether you carry paint chips in your
4 Calendar of Events purse or simply hunger to know the top
10 decorating mistakes, you’ll enjoy this
4 Sudoku day-long seminar coming to Nashville on
March 21. Professional interior redesigner
5 Classifieds and instructor Carol Bass, MPT, calls it
a day of “fun, food and the fundamentals
5 Recipe of decorating.”
Animated and witty, Bass plans her
6 Interior Design seminars to be “a fun girls day out. We
play games. We eat great food. And most
6 Help! I’m Shrinkin’ importantly, you leave with lots of good
information.” Not to mention the chance
Dr. Steve Olivas to win some very nice doorprizes and
lunch with professional redesigners.
7 Hickman Happenings Designed for do-it-yourself (DIY)
homeowners who want to learn such
8 Run on Jane fundamentals as finding your own
style, the power of proper placement,
9 BOOST Your Life www.addictedtodecorating.com
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9 Kar Kare Tips
10 Boomers Advice Girls - March 11-14
Boys - March 18-21
OVC, A-Sun basketball
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12 Bright Spots with Nashville skyline
Sawrie Becker March 5-8
By Randy Weiler
13 Mommy Talk Lipscomb University
Nashville will be all things basketball the next few weeks and
beyond. That’s why they call it March Madness.
13 Councilman’s Corner The city will play host to Ohio Valley and Atlantic Sun
Charlie Tygard Conference tournaments for men and women, with the winners
advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
14 Take Your Best Shot March 3--7 The A-Sun tournament will be held March 5-8 in Lipscomb
Sommet Center University’s Allen Arena. Three-time defending men’s
Kaye Ivanoff, RN champion Belmont will be challenged by Jacksonville, East
Tennessee State, Mercer and the host Bisons. On the women’s
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Real Estate Today
$8,000 Tax Credit for
First Time Home Buyers
by Karen Roach
I previously wrote that
the Senate had proposed
legislation which called
for a $15,000 tax credit
to home buyers. The
$15,000 tax credit did not
get put into the Economic
Stimulus Act, but an $8,000 first time
home buyer tax credit was passed in this
act.
Here are a few things you need to know
about this tax credit:
• The credit is equivalent to 10% of the
purchase price of the home or capped at
$8,000. Unlike the previous $7,500 home
buyer tax credit, this one does not have to
be paid back.
• A first time home buyer defined for
purposes of this legislation is someone
who hasn’t owned a principle residence
for three years before buying a house.
• This credit is only for 2009 buyers
only. The purchase has to be made on or
after January 1 and before December 1,
2009.
• The tax credit is subject to income
limitations which are: single buyers need a
modified adjusted gross income of $75,000
or less to qualify for the full credit, and that
is $150,000 for married couples. People
that earn more than these thresholds may
be eligible for reduced credits.
• This tax credit is “refundable,” which
means qualified buyers can take advantage
even if they do not have much of a tax
liability.
• Buyers have to own the home that they
purchase for at least 3 years in order to
capitalize on the credit. If they sell the home
before 3 years, they will have to return the
credit to the government.
There are a lot of changes going on the
housing market and I would love to assist
you with any of your real estate needs. Please
feel free to call me at 615.495.9934 or you
can email me at Karen@AvenueRealEstate.
com.

Green 101
Turn Off Your Lights for Earth
Hour Nashville - March 28, 2009
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 8:30
p.m., tens of millions of people around
the world will come together to make
a bold statement about climate change
by doing something quite simple –
turning off their lights for one hour.
Green Proof Your Home has pledged
to support Earth Hour Nashville (http://
www.earthhourus.org/nashville) and is
inviting readers of Middle TN Now to
take part in this historic and inspiring
event.
Nashville was selected as a flagship
city to participate in the event, along
with London, Paris, Rome, Mumbai,
Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los
Angeles, Miami and San Francisco.
Worldwide, 377 cities have committed.
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expected to take part.
Participating in Earth Hour Nashville
is easy, fun and FREE! It’s also a
wonderful opportunity for friends and
Small Business
Franchising an Easy Way to Start in Business
Is this the year you become a small
business owner? Whether your job
security is in question because of a shaky
economy or you’re eager to take the leap
into being an entrepreneur, you may be
ready to make a change for financial
fitness and career satisfaction.
One of the easiest ways to be your
own boss is to own a franchise. When
you own a franchise, you’re in business
for yourself, but not by yourself. Parent
companies provide a built-in support
system so you’re not in the dark. Most
provide comprehensive training that
allows you to build your new business
on a solid foundation.
Franchises offer a proven business
model, name recognition and brand
awareness - so you’re not starting
out establishing those things on your
own. Additionally, your investment
is usually lower, your start-up time
quicker and your supply lines already
established.
Franchises are often a wonderful
families to gather together and think
about the issues confronting our planet
and the ways that we can work together
to make a positive difference.
Let’s all turn out and take action on
March 28 at 8:30 p.m.
Tara Biller is founder and owner of
Green Proof Your Home, a residential
consulting service designed to outline
the simple steps of going green. A
graduate of Boston University, Tara
previously spent 14 years specializing
in public relations for high-tech
companies. “Green” is her new
passion and she is inspired by her
husband Daniel and two boys Andrew
4yrs and Jonah 2yrs. Please direct
questions or comments to tbiller@
greenproofyourhome.com, or for
more information please visit: www.
greenproofyourhome.com.
opportunity, particularly if you live
in a rural or outlying community as
these areas are often under-served
by franchises. Outer ring suburbs or
rural communities typically offer less
expensive land and franchise owners
can take advantage of a unique niche in
the market. State and local governments
are increasingly investing in outlying
and rural communities and generous
tax advantages are often available to
franchise owners starting a business
there. Once established, locally-owned
franchises can quickly become a vital
part of a smaller community.
One such success story belongs to
Mark and Maureen Schopp who own
three Snap Fitness franchises in small
towns in Missouri. “The Snap Fitness
business model was so simple, I didn’t
have to invent anything,” says Mark
Schopp.
The Schopps chose three small
towns with 10,000 or fewer residents
and business is booming. “Everyone
appreciates not having to go so far. It’s
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members,” says Schopp.
“We’re not off-site owners
and we really like that small-
town feel. Members like
knowing that they can get in
touch with us if they need to.
Our cell phone numbers are
posted in all our clubs.”
Snap Fitness offers a
proven, affordable concept
in the growing 24/7 fitness
industry. The workout
Whether you’re looking for more job
studios offer state-of-the-art equipment security, or the satisfaction of being
with a small footprint, allowing franchise your own boss, franchising offers an
owners to offer their neighbors quick, entrepreneurial opportunity with a low
convenient and affordable workouts just initial investment and a lower break even
minutes from their doorsteps. point so you turn a profit faster.
“A Snap Fitness franchise is easy
To research more opportunities
to afford and easy to manage and for financial freedom, contact the
it’s a great opportunity for anyone to
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turn wellness into wealth,” says Peter For more information on affordable
Taunton, chief executive officer of Snap franchise opportunities with Snap
Fitness. “Economically, this industry has Fitness, visit www.SnapFitness.com.
averaged an 8 percent annual growth rate
for the past 15 years.” Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Need assistance with your taxes?
AARP will be providing tax preparation on ...
Mondays through April 13
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center
8101 Hwy 100, Nashville, Tennessee 37221
615-646-9622
*Please bring any tax forms you have received and
Please inform the AARP Tax Counselors on how much
you received from the Economic Stimulus Package
Call 615-646-9622 to set up an appointment.
Tuesdays at the Cottage
A fun, ongoing Bible study that helps women understand
God’s message for them today
The kick-off of Tuesdays at the Cottage will include a
free continental breakfast and free childcare, courtesy
of Stay ‘N Play in Bellevue. Thereafter, the drop-in
child care center will offer a special $5.00/hour rate
for those attending the Bible study and free child care
for first-timers.
No reservations are needed. Everyone is welcome.
The Cottage Café is located at 160 Belle Forest Circle,
in Bellevue.
For more information, please contact Lisa Kinakin at
615 456-2653 (www.lisakinakin.com).
Free Salsa Classes
10:00 pm
Cafe Bella
609 Ninth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
Come to free Salsa Classes every Friday at Cafe Bella,
Nashville’s hottest Latin night club and restaurant. Also on
Fridays, Happy Hour from 4:00pm-8:00pm featuring music
from local R&B artist, Higher Ground. Local Latin musicians,
Swing Latino, perform a mix a Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-
cha and more following the free salsa class, and a DJ spins the
hottest Latin mix in the city until 3:00am.
March 3
BUDDY GREENE - VINCE GILL - SONYA ISAACS
6:00 pm
Lipscomb University - Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium,
3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN
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Heather Little, Dani Flowers, Charlie Pate and Phillip White
6:00 pm
Douglas Corner Cafe
2106-A Eighth Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204
March 4
Kids Hour @ Whole Foods
Franklin, TN
9:30 AM. Free
Conductor Jack - kids music for preschoolers
For info: 1-800-970-0563, www.jacknorton.net
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Western Swing Wednesdays
8:30 pm
Nashville Palace
THE GRAND OLE OPRY
C.E.O. Success Coaching Group now Grand Ole Opry House
forming! 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville,
TN
Are you a small business owner who would like 7:00 pm
to grow your business?
Would you like to have access to creative business March 9
strategies? Preschool Story Time: The Nature
Do you have great ideas for your business but have Circle
trouble implementing them? 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Groups begin the week of March 11 – call for dates Long Hunter State Park
and times Route 1 Hobson Pike
Cost: 6 weeks for $200.00 ($175.00 sign up before Hermitage, TN 37076
3/2/09)
Call Sawrie at SBB Life Coaching today to reserve March 10
your spot in a coaching group! Hurry, space is limited. Belmont Baseball vs. Mississippi
SBB Life Coaching 6596 Hwy. 100615-352-0978 Valley State
- Office.
2:00 pm March 15
Herschel Greer Stadium Watercolor Painting Classes in Brentwood
534 Chestnut Street 9:00 am
2611 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214 Nashville, TN 37203 Brentwoood United Methodist Church (map)
March 5 March 11
309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027
Classes will meet from 9 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m. on Jan. 27;
UT Young Alumni Night with the Nashville Predators MTSU Blue Raiders V Lipscomb Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and March 3, 10 and 17. Tuition is
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm 3:00 pm $150 for eight, three-hour sessions. Because space is limited
Sommet Center Reese Smith Field for the classes, reservations are required. Both check and
501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 Middle Tennessee State University credit card payments are accepted. For more information or
T Young Alumni Night with the Nashville Predators Join other Murfreesboro, TN 37132 to register, contact the artist by phone at (615) 599-5115
Nashville area Young Alumni on Thursday, March 5th at the
Sommet Center in Downtown Nashville for a night with the
March 12 March 16
Nashville Predators! Start you evening with a reception at SPRING SCREENWRITING COURSE STARTS WEEK
5:30pm in the Corporate Reception Area on the floor level of One Preview Party: Four Fabulous Exhibitions
OF MARCH 16
the arena. A cash bar and light snacks will be served while you 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Art and Craft of Screenwriting, an eight week course
hear Mr. Dave Freeman, Chairman of the Nashville Predators Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum
covering the essentials of creating, writing and selling
speak about the organization as well as his passion as a UT alum. 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville Tennessee
screenplays for film and TV, begins the week of March 16
Following the reception, we’ll head upstairs to sit in the club Nashville, TN 37250
, on an evening to be chosen by the students who register
level of the area to watch the Predators take on the Columbus
Blue Jackets. These premium seats offer great views of the
March 13
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ice and upscale concessions to make for a perfect evening on
the town. In addition, the arena will be offering $2 beverages Charlie Daniels
through the first intermission that evening. The discounted Grand Ole Opry House Answers
group rate and generous support of Mr. Freeman make the 2804 Opryland Drive on page 10
evening affordable at only $35 per person. Nashville, TN
Deadline to register is Thursday, February 19th. --------------------------------
“Best of Country” Dinner & Show
March 6 6:30 pm (Friday)
At the Frist: Music in the Grand Lobby: Godwin Thompson Where: Nashville Nightlife Dinner
Duo Theater - 2620 Music Valley Drive,
919 Broadway, Nashville, TN Nashville, TN 37214
On Friday evenings, the Frist Center presents free music in the
Grand Lobby. Choose from a variety of red and white wines at March 14
the cash bar. Bistro seating is offered, so visitors can relax and “Taste of Hohenwald”
enjoy music performed by the Godwin Thompson Duo. Taste of Hohenwald includes: Wine
Tasting: 4:30 P.M. at Memory Junction
March 6-8 Antique Co.
All Nations American Indian Festival Provided by Amber Falls Winery &
Where: Middle Tennessee State University Cellars in conjunction with Memory
Junction Antique Co.
1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Helpful Information: The Tennessee Livestock Center is Dinner: (Preset Italian menu) 5:30 P.M.
directly across the street from Reeves-Rogers Elementary at the Emporium Restaurant
School. It’s located on the extreme north edge of the MTSU Classic Concert: 7:00 P.M. at the Strand
Theater
campus and is accessed directly off Greenland Drive.
Post concert dessert at the Strand Theater
March 7 provided by Buffalo River Coffee Co.
Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Del McCoury, Taste of Hohenwald Tickets including
Amber Falls wine tasting, dinner, concert
Ray Price
and dessert are $30.00 per person.

Classifieds
For classifieds: $6 per 15 words per issue; $10
per 15 words for two issues; Box/Bold is $1.00
more call 615.589.0523 for more details
CAREGIVER WANTS JOB: In your home
doing patient care, cooking, housekeeping,
etc. Call Linda 615.506.9451.
LOWEST PRICES - Business Cards order
500 cards and get 500 FREE. Full color, UV
coating 14 or 16pt stock. Backside additional.
Mention this ad and receive free design on
front of card. Offer good til Feb 28, 2009. Call
615-618.5569.
COCKATIELS Beautiful hand tame
babies, unique colors, will talk! Closed
banded. $75.00. Includes small cage and
starter feed. Days 931-670-5700, Nights
931-670-4844.
for the course. The Screenwriting Course will meet weekly
from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Borders Books, Music and Movies,
2525 West End Ave., Nashville.
This comprehensive course will focus on creating the story
idea, screenplay structure, developing the plot and subplots,
creating dimensional characters, constructing scenes, writing
effective dialogue, protecting creative work, marketing the
screenplay, and much more.
Students will have the opportunity to write and cast others
in the class to bring their screenwriting to life. And students
will get valuable critiques on their writing to help grow
their writing skills to effectively communicate with TV and
movie audiences.
The Art and Craft of Screenwriting will be taught by Dyann
S. Rivkin, an award winning writer-producer with a decade
of Hollywood writing and production experience, who has
also taught this course at Belmont University and is featured
in the book Ask the Pros: Screenwriting.
For more information, to receive a course syllabus, and to
register for the Screenwriting Course call 781-8874 or email,
screenwriting@mindspring.com.
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Family Program: Nashville Opera presents The Magic Flute
2:00 pm (Saturday)
Where: Country Music Hall of Fame
225 Fifth Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Meet Prince Tamino, Princess Pamina, the Queen of the Night,
Papagena, and Papageno in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s
fantasy opera The Magic Flute.
This 45-minute family friendly production will charm
audiences of all ages. Presented in partnership with Nashville
Opera. Performance will be held in the Museum’s Ford
Theater. No reservations required. Free.
The educational programs of the Country Music Hall of
Fame® and Museum are funded in part by grants from the
Tennessee Art Commission and the Metropolitan Nashville
Arts Commission, through an agreement with the Tennessee
Art Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Preschool Story Time: The Nature Circle
11:00 am
Long Hunter State Park
Route 1 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076
March 18
National Service-Learning Conference: Growing Hope,
Cultivating Change
The 20th Annual National Service-Learning Conference is
sponsored by the State Farm Companies Foundation®.
National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is proud to
partner with Volunteer Tennessee in hosting The 20th Annual
National Service-Learning Conference.
Visit the NYLC website for updates @ http://www.nylc.
org/index.cfm
March 19
Belmont Jazz Festival
7:30 pm
Belmont Mansion , Nashville, TN
March 20
UNLIMITED CELLULAR $44.99 mos. No
Credit Checks, No Contracts. No Roaming-
--U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and The Virgin
Islands ----- DEALERS NEEDED! Call
615.618.5569. Code TN001ML
PARROTLETS Tiny Pocket Parrots, Ador-
able Babies in Pacific Blue Color. Entertaining
Clowns Will Steal Your Heart! $200.00. Includes
small cage and starter feed. Days 931-670-5700
Nights 931-670-4844.
CHINEESE PAINTED QUAIL aka BUTTON
QUAIL New Hatchlings available now. Very
Small Hardy Quail makes interesting pets. Also
Male and Female adults available. Babies $7.50
each. Adults $15.00 each. 931-670-6057 or
670-3204.
Farewell to Winter Midnight Skate
Centennial Sportsplex and Tennis Center
224 25th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
Celebrate the last day of winter and the come of much needed
rain and spring flowers with a Farewell to Winter Midnight
Ice Skate. Team Green has reserved the rink for this special
event leading up to midnight. The price includes entrance and
free skate rentals.
March 21
Frist Center Kids Club: Shields of Heraldry
1:00 pm
Frist Center For The Visual Arts
919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
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Wear your green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day while
enjoying the Irish Picnic. The annual parade will be held at 11
a.m. There will be a carnival, arts and crafts, and live music.
Select from a variety of food vendors for lunch on your own.
The following Centers are scheduled for bus pick-ups:
Sumner County YMCA - 8 a.m.
Donelson Station - 8:30 a.m.
J. L. Turner Center - 9 a.m. (Harpeth Heights Baptist
Church)
Cost is $20 per person, $5 extra for non-members
Lunch on your own. For more information or to register for this
trip, please contact Joan Sincerbox at 646-0059.
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Nashville Symphony
Schermerhorn Music Center
One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201
March 21
Nashville “Addicted to Decorating” Seminar.
March 21, 2009
9:30 - 4:30
Your Fun Day Includes:
• First 50 to register have lunch with a decorating
professional
• Top 10 decorating mistakes
• Economy-busting decorating ideas
• A drawing for a free room redesign
• Gourmet box lunch
• Mini home trade show
Door prizes & coupons
For more information, visit
AddictedToDecorating.com
ONGOING
EVENTS
EXCITING BEDROOM DECORATING MAKEOVER
SEMINAR NOW AVAILABLE!
Women’s groups looking for meeting programs are being
offered a free program by Bohnne Jones and Deidre Carver,
independent franchise owners of INTERIORS by Decorating
Den of Nashville.
5
Recipe
Spicy Bacon and Cheese Eggwich
Time To Table: 10 minutes or until warmed.
Toast each half English muffin in toaster.
Ingredients Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture on top of two
toasted muffins. Top each with one piece
1 cup (8 ounces) Better’n Eggs cooked bacon. Top with remaining toasted
1/4 teaspoon cayenne hot pepper sauce muffins.
1/8 cup (1/2 ounce) shredded Cheddar Makes two servings. Nutrition per serving:
cheese 226 calories, 54 from fat; 6 grams total fat; 2.5
2 slices turkey bacon, cut in half crosswise grams saturated fat; 15 mg cholesterol; 534 mg
sodium; 27 grams total carbohydrates; 5 grams
2 whole-wheat English muffins, split dietary fiber; 17 grams protein.
For more healthy on-the-go recipes, visit
Directions: www.betterneggs.com and Bob Greene’s Web
site, www.TheBestLife.com.
Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with
nonstick cooking spray. Heat over
medium heat. Add Better’n Eggs
and stir in hot pepper sauce. As egg
substitute starts to set use spatula to
lift edge of eggs, letting uncooked eggs
flow to bottom of skillet. Cook until egg
substitute is set but still moist. Sprinkle
shredded cheese on top and then fold
over the egg substitute so the cheese
melts in the middle.
Place turkey bacon on microwave
safe plate. Cover with paper towel.
Microwave on high for 30 to 40 seconds
“We call our bedroom makeover seminar, ‘Suite Dreams’, and -----------------------------------
it’s filled with great ideas on a variety of design styles, and The First Tennesseans
options”, said Jones. Tennessee State Museum
‘INTERIORS’ by Decorating Den has several different
Ongoing
meeting programs available on a variety of interesting Prehistoric Indian cultures existed in Tennessee through four
interior decorating topics. All programs are designed to help evolving periods, beginning about 15,000 years ago, peaking
organizations have a successful and informational gathering. between 800 and 1650 A.D. with the Mississippian people,
Call 800-DEC-DENS for more information and ending with the ascendancy of such modern tribes as the
CAll 615.469.7334 for more details. Cherokee and Chickasaw. The museum even has a display of
----------------------------------- bones from a mastodon that roamed Tennessee 10,000 years
2009 Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, March 5 – 8, ago.Tickets: Free Admission Tennessee State Museum 505
Will Celebrate Yards of Flavour Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243
Tennessee’s Premier Gardening Event Marks its 20th --------------------------------
Anniversary Live Lunch at Stillwaters Cafe
-------------------------------- Stillwaters Cafe
1207 Jefferson Street, Nashville, TN 37207
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Tennessee State Museum LIVE LUNCH at Stillwaters features LIVE JAZZ every
Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 2 pm for lunch
Ongoing
Tickets: Free Admission Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, patrons.
Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm Tennessee State Museum 505 Featuring a variety of local artists including John Birdsong,
Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243 Jerry Krahn, Chris Kent and Mel Deal .
For more information, call 329-3207.
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Interior Design
Let’s Go Green!
By Deidre Carver, Interior Designer
Interior Designer, Allied ASID
Interiors by Decorating Den
Today’s environment, with so
many products and design options
available, being “green” can be a
relatively easy and environmentally
beautiful design option.
From paint, lighting, accessories,
fabrics, furniture and wall coverings,
becoming eco-friendly has become
an extremely high priority for many
home furnishings manufacturers.
Let’s take a look at a few of these
exciting options.
Furniture. Natural fibers, found in
rattan and plantation grown woods
(rather than depleting forest grown
woods) give home owners a wide variety
of styles, textures and designs. And how
about materials such as bamboo, abaca,
and government certified hardwoods.
If purchasing eco-friendly furniture
for your home is a priority, you might
check to see if your
furniture manufacturer
is a member of the
Sustainable Furniture
Council (SFC) which
was established in
2007.
Lighting. Not only
have halogen lamps
been all the rage for
the past few years, they
are a boon to energy
savings, as are the wide
variety of energy saving
light bulbs available in
the marketplace. In
addition many of today’s
decorative lamps have
been designed in wrought
iron, allowing for a more
intricate detailing and
design variety.
Fabrics. Believe it or
not, gorgeous decorative
fabrics are being made
from recycled plastic
water bottles, recycled
polyester, and recycled
paper. And often times
these eco friendly fabrics are treated
and finished with only water based or
environmentally approved dyes.
Wall Finishes. Paints now feature
low odors, faster drying times and
stronger durability, all by maintaining
environmental codes.
If repainting is in
your future, be sure to
ask if the paint you’re
considering has a
low VOC (Volatile
Organic Compounds)
rating, so that you
can continue your
environmental
stewardship. Natural
grass cloth wall
covering is another
way to add warmth, beauty and texture
to your wall décor, while maintaining
your green focus.
And let’s not forget the importance
in design of the color GREEN!! This
long desired shade can be found in
almost every design scheme. Whether
you incorporate green in plant foliage
displayed in you room’s design, or you
make this shade predominate, usually
any green shade will add a bit of the
splendor of the great outdoors to any
décor.
For your own personal decorator,
contact INTERIORS by Decorating
Den at 800-DEC-DENS or
www.decoratingden.com
Making the world more beautiful,
one room at a time.
Help! I’m Shrinkin’
Funerals Are for the Living
By Dr. Steve Olivas
I have only attended two
funerals in my adult life,
the first in September of
2007. I was very close to
the family and they asked
if I would write the eulogy.
I did. It was funny, sweet,
touching… a celebration
of life as well as a tip-of-
the-hat to the deceased. In
all, I think everyone was
glad they were there, and
satisfied in their bidding
John a final adieu.
The second was just last week, and it
was far less conventional. So much so
that it made me think about the reason
we have funerals, and the purpose for
ceremony.
The deceased (Dan) had been in my
life for many years, but was not a person
I considered close. I tell you that so you
can understand my objectivity in what
I am about to say.
Dan was against funerals. He didn’t
want a funeral service, didn’t want
people to be sad for his death, and
certainly didn’t want anyone to speak
at any gathering in his honor. He wished
to be cremated (which he was) and to
have his ashes scattered, along with
his wife’s, at a location of his choosing
(which he will be).
But of course, friends did gather.
The odd part of the event was in
the confusion it caused among the
“attendees.” And yes, I had to strike
the word “mourners” because that was
clearly not allowed.
When I arrived, I was approached by
several members of his family, all of
whom were gracious and grateful that
I had made the long trip to attend. Then
they melted back into the crowd and left
me to my own devices.
The reception room was filled with
people mostly talking to one another -
some crying, some laughing, some with
their hands in their pockets not knowing
what to do. There was a television in
the corner flashing up pictures of Dan’s
life – a chronological journey through
his youth, adulthood,
and later years. The
perimeter of the room
was decorated with
paintings he had
created – a testimony
to the talent he had
demonstrated in life.
In the back was a small
refreshment table.
But that was it.
There was no
sermon, no eulogies,
no viewing – and
most importantly, no
structure.
It was stressful to me because I didn’t
know many of the attendees. And in
looking around the room, I saw a lot of
people who seemed to be waiting for…
something? Nobody really knew what
to do because the family was fulfilling
the wishes of the deceased. After
awhile, folks began to file out and the
memorial ended.
So here’s my thought: Funerals are
not really for the dead, they are for the
living. People WANT to be sad, to miss
the dead, to fear their own eventual
death, and to satisfy their need to have
closure. They cling to ceremony to
help them structure these needs. I think
some people in the room that night
would have loved to share anecdotes
and memories – some sad perhaps, but
most funny and whimsical.
Here’s my point: put a unique personal
stamp on your own funeral – have
yourself buried in a Terry Bradshaw
jersey, serve sushi at the reception, have
a Zydeco band playing Bon Jovi music,
pump the smell of Talledega into the
funeral chamber… whatever. But don’t
restrict the mourners. Let your survivors
have a ceremony to gather and mourn
and laugh and cry and remember you
for all the times good and bad. They
probably have a lot to say, and even
more to feel about you.
And THAT is what leads to closure.
You may email Steve for
questions or comments at
dr.steve.o@hotmail.com
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Hickman Happenings
If you think there’s nothin’
happenin’ in Hickman
County….listen up!!
By Colleen Ray
Well happy March…in a few
days! Wonder, will the old
adage be true…March comes
in like a lion and out like a
lamb!? Hope it just comes in
nice and easy and takes us into
a beautiful spring! Before you
know it, we’ll be mowin’ and pickin’ and
grillin’! Can’t wait…how ‘bout y’all?
Getting March started is the Chamber
membership meeting at the Fish Camp
at noon on the 3rd. Guest speaker will
be David Anderson. Call the Chamber
for reservations.
Helping our students in their quest
for knowledge is a wonderful thing!
I’m excited to hear about a few of
the local scholarship programs being
offered. First, February 27th is the
deadline to apply for the Farm Credit
Services of Mid America
scholarships. 36 will
be awarded to college
students of members of
the organization. Call
1-800-446-5133 for
an application. Next,
MLEC has their annual
short story contest,
which has a deadline of
March 3, 2009. Overall
winners at EHHS and
HCHS will win a trip
to Washington DC as part of the 2009
Washington Youth Tour. Also, the top-
scoring boy and girl at each high school
will receive a $1,000 scholarship, which
is something new this year. Contact
Vanessa Clayborn at 729-3558 for more
information. Next, the Community
Foundation of Middle Tennessee will
award more than 60 scholarships this
year and is taking applications through
March 16. For a list, visit www.cfmt.org
or call Pat Cole at 615-321-4939. Finally,
the family of the late Charlie Garner is
creating a scholarship in his honor and
will award it to one graduating senior in
Hickman County. The scholarship will be
primarily need-based and preference will
be given to a student who is the first in his
or her family to pursue higher education
and who has a grade point average of at
least 3.0. For an application and a list of
criteria, contact your school’s guidance
counselor. Deadline is April 13, 2009.
Bravo to all of these folks for helping
and encouraging our youth to continue
their education!
The tourism workshops continue in
Linden on March 12th from 8-2 at the
County Community Development Center
located at 113 Factory Street. The topic
for this meeting will be “Generational
Marketing”. Contact 729-2686, Ext. 110
to attend.
The Hickman County Chamber of
Commerce is hosting the 2009 Great
American Clean Up for Hickman County.
This contest is open to Not for Profit (501)
organizations and school support groups
only. 1st place team receives $1,000,
2nd place receives $750.00 and 3rd place
receives $500. All participating teams
receive $50.00. Call the Chamber office at
729-5774 for rules and to register through
March 20th. The contest will run from
March 21, 2009 to April 18, 2009.
While visiting my son in Connecticut
this weekend, I had the opportunity to
speak with some friends and family about
Hickman County. Many who know me
as a city girl, are shocked to learn where
I now live, until I begin to expound on
the amazing history, culture, talent, and
warmth that is Hickman County. From our
favorite daughter, Minnie, to our Civil War
battlegrounds, to our gifted musicians,
quilters, artists, actors, songwriters,
athletes, medical and emergency care
providers, entrepreneurs, soldiers, and the
list goes on and on, Hickman’s got a lot
to offer and to be proud of! I want you
to know that I am proud to call Hickman
County home! Thanks for takin’ us in!
Call me at (931) 729-7068 or email me
at raynbow53@bellsouth.net to share your
tidbits and tales. God Bless you and I’ll
be talking to ya’ll!

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Fun Seminar Aimed At
Decorating “Addicts”
Continued from page 1
accessorizing do’s and don’ts, trends for
2009 and more, the day promises to be
filled with practical advice from a number
of decorating professionals.
Bass, who has more than 10 years
experience as an interior redesigner, says
that once homeowners learn basic decorating
principles they can move forward with
confidence. She teaches how to use what you
have and make it work, instead of buying new
things. “Redesigning is all about honoring
and validating the choices the homeowner
has already made,” she explains.
“Sometimes it’s simply a matter of
rearranging things, or adding the right light.
For some reason a room just isn’t working,
and then you move some things around and
suddenly it’s perfect,” she notes. “These are
all principles that we can teach anyone.”
The popularity of TV shows such as
“Trading Spaces” and other home makeover
series attests to the widespread addiction
to decorating in today’s society. “And
certainly with today’s economic conditions,
even more people are leaning toward doing
it themselves, but they want to do it well.
By learning the basic fundamentals of
decorating, homeowners learn things like
how high to hang a chandelier or painting,
furniture placement, things like that, that
really make a huge difference.”
Bass also teaches classes for decorating
professionals, but her “Addicted to
Decorating” seminar is geared toward the
average homeowner who wants a lovely
house.
To keep things fun, Bass has devised several
fun quizzes and games to keep participants
enthusiastic about their “addiction.” She
may ask everyone to stand up if they’ve
“Addicted to Decorating” is coming
to Nashville on Saturday, March 21,
from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the
Holiday Inn Plaza, 760 Old Hickory
Blvd. at I-65 in Brentwood. For more
information and to register, visit
www.addictedtodecorating.com or
call 888-800-7507.
ever ripped a page out of a magazine in a
waiting room, and then tell them to keep
standing if they’ve taken the whole magazine.
The questions continue amid laughter and
clapping and knowing nods.
“One of the questions on my quiz is about
naming their next children Candace and Nate.
If you’re a true decorating addict, you’ll
know who they are… and you can relate,”
Bass laughs.
While teaching and holding seminars now
takes most of her time, when Bass does go
into a client’s house for a redesign, she says
she “takes the room back to the bare walls.
We move the furniture. We take all the
books out of the bookcase. We look at all the
components individually and simply apply
fundamental decorating principles.”
Bass believes in “function first. A home
has to work for the way its owners live, not
simply be a showplace. By working with
things the owner already has and loves, it’s
truly magical what we can do.”
The first 50 people to register for the
Nashville Addicted to Decorating seminar
will get to have lunch with one of the dozen
or so area redesigners in attendance, with the
opportunity to ask personal questions about
their own homes.
A typical room redesign costs between
$350 and $450, and a free makeover is just
one of the door prizes for the day.
Run On Jane
Dear Jane,
I am so tired of the ‘E’ word, yet it affects
all of us in some way. With so many great
deals to be had out there, I am still finding
it hard to justify spending my hard earned
money on things that are not made with
quality. What would you do?
Rob in Dickson
Dear Rob,
First and foremost, let’s just let those
that are still confused on what the ‘E’ word
is! Economy…and it’s almost a four letter
word at this point!
Spring is coming…I heard this rumor
and am remaining positive that it will
show up here soon, despite popular
belief! We’re finally starting to have some
mild days in between the harsh coldness
that has been haunting us for months!
This can only mean for many…spring
cleaning! And that in turn can mean only
one thing…yard sales! Yep, it’s time.
What better way to score some amazing
treasures than to scour the papers for yard
sale items? As someone that has bought
and sold items on ebay and craigslist, I am
always happier purchasing something that
I can see, inspect, compare and touch. I’m
sure that half of the items I wouldn’t have
purchased online if I saw them live. You
can find these items for sale at my place
when I have my yard sale next month!
There’s no better way to clean your
closets, garage and tack room, earn extra
money by selling them and spend it all
over again at someone else’s treasure
sale…a.k.a. yard sale! Isn’t this what
localized economy is about anyway?
There are a lot of people out there with
great quality things that could really use
the money for things they sell at yard sales
and I’m sure you could find yourself a
great bargain on great quality things!
I know that I’ll be one scouring the
ads to see when a sale comes up in my
neighborhood…and I’ll bring my hard
earned cash with me! What better way
to get out in the spring air and away from
the doldrums of reruns on TV! For me,
this is a kickoff to the positive energy that
the coming season brings...and I can’t wait
to find my treasures and spend my hard
earned money!
If you have any questions for
Jane, please send your question
to RunOnJane@gmail.com!