Each Thursday, we’ll post a “Thankful Thursday” post and invite you to join us…by sharing the post, commenting with your own thoughts or images of thanks, keeping a gratitude journal, or any other deliberate expression of thankfulness that overflows from your heart and mind. This week, we are thankful for a rooftop garden.   A birdbath glistening in the sunlight, eager to host a winter afternoon guest. Produce and herbs....

This post written by Whitney Boland…a freelance writer, climbing enthusiast and compassionate citizen who can be reached at bolandwm@gmail.com. Japan’s devastating 8.9 earthquake and tsunami in the beginning of March shook the world. Like me, many of us have friends and family affected by the disaster. The vibrations were immediately felt, and many responded. In an effort to support the countless victims left homeless and in...

Everyone has a diet whether you choose it consciously or not. A diet is simply the foods one chooses to eat.  A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association examined two different diets. Diet number one simply instructed people to choose foods only from the following groups baked/grilled meats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and olive oil. Diet number two gave specific percentages and calorie amounts to follow...

The first annual Cranksgiving event raised over $500 and four large barrels of food for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. What made this particular food drive unique is that all the food donated was transported to the food bank by human power. That’s right, every can of food and bag of rice was transported in a pack by a person. This unique holiday tradition was hosted by Trek Bicycle Store, Rock/Creek and Greenlife Grocery and gave...

For those who love outdoor sports, RiverRocks is a new event in Chattanooga focused on the city’s scenic, natural beauty. A collection of several types of sporting competitions (from trail running to canoeing) over 10 days, the festival’s inaugural year is already looking promising. For those with an interest in local food, culture, and music, the festival has a lot to offer as well. A wonderful event for families and friends,...