Easter and Eggs

My birthday sometimes falls on Thanksgiving, it's really great when that happens because i know the family will be there for a feast and I get the pleasure of sharing in that. It's sort of having my cake and eating it too.  Now what's the point? Simply put some are conflicted over Easter being the commemoration of the greatest event in history and Easter Eggs. 

I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, well maybe I do, but there is no solid evidence that the Easter Egg was ever adopted from any pagan symbol or activity. A fellow named Jakob Grimm came up with a "theory" in the 18th century that a goddess, he basically created, was connected with the eggs. 

One real tradition involves the Passover Seder where a hard-boiled egg dipped in salt water symbolizes both new life and the Passover sacrifice is offered at the Temple in Jerusalem.  

The ancient Persians painted eggs for Nowrooz, their New Year celebration and continues even now. 

In Christian times, as in many other cultures, the egg has been a symbol of new life and used in their spring festivals.  

The point I'm trying to make is that Christians have no reason to not take part in egg hunts, decorating eggs etc. I do believe it is very important that Christian parents be responsible and explain what Easter really is about and teach their children to greet others on Easter with, "He Is Risen" and respond with "He Is Risen Indeed". 

This is the day set aside to celebrate the resurrection of Christ the greatest event in Christian history. It should also be a time of celebration of our own future resurrection in Christ. 

Have a great Easter.  

Commissioner Seeks Questions About Financial Management Office!

Commissioner Campbell, the chairperson of the Financial Management Committee has requested those with questions about the Financial Management Office, to please write them down and send them to
Commissioner Tommy Campbell 
P.O. Box 678, 
Pulaski Tenn., 38478.


Commissioner Campbell has assured me that questions he receives will be asked at the Financial Management Committee Meeting to be held Tuesday 17 April  at 9:30 AM  in the basement of the courthouse annex. 


If you have questions and post them here I will compile a list and present them to Commissioner Campbell tomorrow at the Legislative committee meeting.
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What Is Happening At The Elkton School?

What is happening that seems to have turned a once well run jewel of a school into one that now seems filled with frustration, anger,  confusion and morale that is spiraling downward? 
There is much talk of serious leadership problems at Elkton that has led to this problem. I have been contacted anonymously with some of the specifics but I will not post those statements until I can put a name with the statements.   


Please understand if you would like to contact me about this matter and to discuss specifics our conversation and your identity will be held in the strictest of confidentiality and security.    

April Fool's Day

I'm Baaaaaack! In fact I really never left, it was an April Fool's Joke.

Seems there was a Realtor's sign showed up in my yard so I left it there to see what kind of reaction it would bring. I placed the "Sold" sign on it and sure enough it created a lot of excitement among a few. Sorry if I traumatized a few by getting their hopes up that I was leaving and then dash those hopes on the rocks of  grief and despair. To all those who called and those who wrote well wishes I apologize for the deception but life is short and we all need a few smiles every now and again.