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U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch Is A Songwriter!

Senator Orrin Hatch has a lucrative side gig as a songwriter! And we're not talking 'little ditties' that no one's ever heard of. A number of his songs have hit the BIG time. Word is, he's written over 600 songs.

Franklin Tennessee Men’s Softball Photos

Soon after we moved to Franklin, Tennessee Jim started playing men's softball in the area. Here are some photos from those games.

Pig Blogging: This Little Piggy Goes To Weddings

The comical story behind This Little Piggy who resides in downtown Franklin, Tennessee can be found here. Today, Mr. Pig (or would that be MS. Pig???) was garbed for a wedding:...

The ‘Nation’s First’ Doesn’t Necessarily Mean The Nation’s Best!

We skipped town for the weekend and headed to Gatlinburg over the 4th of July holiday. Not only did we get to see 'the nation's FIRST Fourth of July Parade' -- which took place at 12:01 a.m. on Monday July 4th -- really midnight of July 3rd. But we also got to witness 'the nation's LAST Fourth of July Fireworks Display' -- which took place at 11:59 p.m. on Monday July 4th. Both were just okay.

Sold Our Jeep… Thanks To An Auto Detailing Company In Franklin, TN!

If you live in Franklin, Tennessee and you want to sell your vehicle QUICK... just put it on the lot at Details to Go (formerly known as Super Shine of Franklin). Our Jeep Grand Cherokee sold in just a couple days! Here's how we sold our Jeep locally, without the high cost of advertising/classifieds...

4th Of July Fun: A Baby Girl, A Little Boy, And A Water Bottle

It was a scorching hot day in Franklin, Tennessee on the Fourth of July. Jim's brother, sister-in-law, and their 2 kids were in town visiting. We all went to Pinkerton Park for the afternoon, and this happened to be little Dylan's first time drinking out of a water bottle by himself. These photos bring a smile to my face every time.

Shooter Jennings ‘4th of July’ Song Brings Back Memories

Check out Shooter Jennings' 4th of July song and video.

Want It Now?… My Butler Delivers!

We've learned a few things about the whole 'My Butler Delivers' concept, and we highly applaud their ingenuity, as well as their prompt, professional service. Here's how it works.

Party On The Porch!

We had a big time making strawberry daiquiris and partying on the porch this weekend!

Our First Video Blog: Havin’ FUN!

Check out Jim's first video blog with our new Canon ZR200 camcorder! It's us havin' fun......

Wi-Fi Community Internet Service: Franklin, Tennessee Is Leading The Way!

Tom Miller, the mayor of Franklin, Tennessee has mentioned his desire to provide wireless broadband Internet access for the entire town. This would make Franklin the first municipality in the state to offer citywide Wi-Fi.

‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Was Too Hot To Handle… So Was The Thai Food We Ate Before The Movie

Here's our review of the movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Plus, a review of the hot & spicy Thai food we had to eat before the movie!...

Filming A Hamburger Helper Commercial In Franklin, Tennessee

When I was downtown Franklin, Tennessee the other day, I noticed they were filming a Hamburger Helper commercial for TV at the Franklin Fire Department! Here are some behind-the-scenes photos.

DILO: A Day In The Life Of…

One of the FUN things I do with photos on Flickr is participate in the 'Day In The Life Of' DILO project. Every month or so, they ask for personal submissions -- 5 photographs which summarize how you spent your day. Here's how my day went.

Alan Jackson’s House… Living Like Royalty In Franklin, Tennessee!

Following is information about our brief tour of Alan Jackson's 'Sweetbriar' home in Franklin, Tennessee. AJ's home has been photographed and written about several times already in major newspapers, magazines, and other websites. Here's our small contribution...