The 4th of July is upon us! When I was in school, the 4th of July was always a mid point for me. It meant that summer vacation was half way from being over. It was bittersweet; I anticipated the fourth and dreaded it at the same time. Now, I look forward to it; in the working world, you don't get breaks like that anyway, lol. So I will be joining the... [Read more...]

There's nothing that I like better than fresh fruit in the summer time. :) Berries are my favorite, be they strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or even blueberries. Blueberries are among the most fun to eat. Why? Because you can pick them yourself very close to home! Not only are blueberries delicious, but fun to get! During the summer months... [Read more...]

Who can deny that Cliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby) was one of the BEST TV dads around? Not too many, I'm sure. I'm an AVID fan of the 'Cosby Show'. I still watch it to this day. :) My favorite episode will always be the pilot episode actually, when Cliff is teaching Theo about how much money he'll have as a 'regular person'. If you're a Huxtable fan, or Bill Cosby... [Read more...]

There are many ways to support the various causes of the world. Some are more involved than others, while others dabble on the creative side. Creativity was the name of the game for DeSoto County resident, Wayne Bartley as he attempted to raise awareness and funds for his autistic son Justin, and autism in general. So in what way did the Bartleys... [Read more...]

'Think Pink' is the name of the game in Southaven as they work to raise cancer awareness and raise funds for the American Cancer Society. To do this, the city of Southaven is selling pink 96 gallon trashcans for only $5. The goal of the crusade is to raise $500,000 to support programs to fight breast cancer that claims the lives of more than 40,000... [Read more...]

They say that laughter is the best medicine, and often times, I agree wholeheartedly. There have been many times where I've been down in the dumps, and a joke or a funny video has immensely lifted my spirits. It also helps me out when I'm in a slump at work. :) But in this aspect, laughter can help in your exercise techniques with a practice called... [Read more...]

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands! Hey Church Lake! How many of you out there are Memphis Redbirds fans? Well, if you are, then I'm sure that you know that there is a home game tonight at 7pm at AutoZone Park. Come watch as the Memphis Redbirds take on the Iowa Cubs and hope to bring home another win! AutoZone Park is only about 20 minutes... [Read more...]

Hey Church Lake! Are you still feeling the effects of the recession? Many people are, and certain events have been constructed to help you get through it, or still be able to enjoy yourselves without spending as much money as you may have in the past. A big trend that I have seen as of late is fashion shows. These range from fashion shows... [Read more...]

For those of us that have canine companions, we know how important it is that they get adequate exercise, and are able to socialize with other dogs. An easy way to incorporate this into your lifestyle is to take your pet to a dog park. Now, there aren't many dog parks in Southaven, but there are some in Memphis. If you would like your dog to become... [Read more...]

It's always a bargain to shop fresh produce. Not only are you supporting local growers, but you're insuring that you're not ingesting pesticides and other chemicals used to store produce during shipping. That's why if you take a stroll through Hernando's historic Town Square on Saturday mornings from now until fall, you'll get more than you bargained... [Read more...]