Category Archives: Red Chair

Fort Negley Park

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Roger

On a cold Tuesday morning, a friend and I got up early and visited Fort Negley, located on a hill south of downtown Nashville. We were much too early to get into the visitor center. The fort was built by … Continue reading →

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James K. Polk’s Home

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Roger

I was in Nashville to work the booth at a conference. On Monday, a friend and I drove to Columbia and toured James K. Polk’s home. We were on a tour with a couple from Minnesota. Our guide could see … Continue reading →

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Randy’s Donuts

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

I left Santa Rosa Plateau around 5:00. My hotel was just under an hour away, but I didn’t care to spend the evening sitting in my room. I decided to do something silly. I battled the traffic — and yes, … Continue reading →

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More from the Choo-Choo

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Roger

I found this machine tucked into an obscure corner. I put in my dollar and got a fortune that said, in essence: “Don’t just intend to be nice to people. Really be nice to them. Intentions get you nowhere. Now … Continue reading →

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Red Chair at Rock City

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Roger

I arrived at Rock City at 8:30 a.m., just as it opened. I was the first, and for about half an hour, only visitor of the day. As I was exiting through the gift shop, Joy, the young woman behind … Continue reading →

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