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The biggest thing I've learned about The White Stripes is... Looks can be deceiving! Jack and Meg are two of the most down-to-earth people. Quite contrary to my initial perception of the band. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at The White Stripes band, including some of their songs and videos.

We managed to squeeze a lot of activity into a day-and-a-half in Indiana, and a day-and-a-half in Ohio... over the 2005 Thanksgiving holiday. Here's how it went...

A funny little story about our visit to the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, Mississippi. We loaded up the Jeep, and our dog, and drove from Nashville on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

I tend to think that most people look silly when they're dancing. Me included... and here's proof! Just for laughs, here are some funny videos of people dancing. Or, TRYING to dance anyway.

Flight of the Conchords and their biggest fan site, 'What The Folk?' are explored here. Flight of the Conchords is a musical comedy duo from New Zealand. Their biggest hit in this country is called Business Time. Listen to Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement perform 'Business Time' and more here.

This is a self-portrait of Jim on a rainy day at a University of Tennessee football tailgate party. I think the pops of color in this picture -- taken at arm's length -- are perfect. Just the right amount of orange and blue.

Come along, as we explore Nashville, Tennessee from the perspective of a 6-year-old...

Paul Harvey is one of the most well-respected voices on radio... here's 'the rest of the story' about Paul Harvey -- the man.

Three NEW Target stores have sprouted up in the trendy Nashville suburbs surrounding Cool Springs recently, including Target stores in Franklin, Brentwood, and one soon to be in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Here are some little-known facts about Target stores -- especially these four Target stores in middle Tennessee.

Haunted Tennessee walking tours in the Nashville and Franklin areas... plus some interesting haunted places within the state of Tennessee you might not have known about.

Nancy Wilson of Heart - in Franklin, TN

Nancy Wilson of the rock group Heart is married to Cameron Crowe, the director of the movie "Elizabethtown". Here's a photo of Nancy Wilson when she was in Franklin, Tennessee for the movie's premiere.

Have you heard the song by Chris Rice -- a Dove award-winning singer/songwriter -- where he's singing 'Hallelujah' in a variety of different cartoon characters' voices? This cute little song has become somewhat controversial. It's called 'The Cartoon Song' a.k.a. 'Cartoons'.

We used to go to the Nashville Predators hockey games all the time. This is a post about some of our favorite NHL hockey swag.

Were it not for seeing her at the movie premiere of "Elizabethtown" in Franklin, Tennessee, I might not have found Patty Griffin's music on my own. Patty is a singer with soul, and she has a fan club that...

University of Tennessee fans will love this UT pumpkin template!

It is widely known that the Loveless Cafe is one of Nashville's hottest attractions. What is NOT so widely known is the fact that the Loveless Cafe is actually in Bellevue, Tennessee. The Loveless Cafe is best known for their made-from-scratch biscuits and down-home country charm.

It's hockey time in Nashville!...Here's a bit about our fun times watching the Nashville Predators while sitting in the nosebleed section -- called Cell Block 303... or Section 303.

This Monday, we're making plans to eat at a Chili's restaurant because they're donating 100% of their profits from the day's sales to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.