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The Saga Of Miss Lillybelle

Miss Lillybelle is a feisty 6 lbs. Papillion with a matted coat, hookworms and an unhealed broken leg.  So far her life's journey has been star-crossed, but things are looking up. Her original owner surrendered her two weeks ago after her broken leg had failed to heal for several months.  The vet who took her in was faced with the prospect of amputating the leg.  That's when my friend, Leah, came to the rescue.  

Leah took custody of Miss Lillybelle, and with promised help from a Papillion rescue group, set about finding a veterinary orthopedic surgeon who could give Miss Lillybelle a chance at a normal life.  The specialist here in Nashville thinks there is a 50-50 chance of saving the leg.  

Net/net, the mats are gone, as well as the hookworms.  Miss Lillybelle is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday morning.  Though the rescue group backed out on their commitment, Leah is going ahead with trying to save the leg anyway, because what else can she do!

Leah of Agile Knitter fame, has been rescuing dogs in need for several years.  Usually the dogs come from puppy mills and I think before Miss Lillybelle, Leah's menagerie numbered 7.

If you would like to make a donation to help cover Miss Lillybelle's medical expenses, please contact Leah at agileknitter@AOL.com.

Miss Lillybelle says "Thank You".       

Bob Lamb opens Exit Realty

Local real estate veteran Bob Lamb recently opened an independently owned and operated franchise of Canada-based Exit Realty in the Ralston building at 1202 SE Broad St., on the corner of Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Southeast Broad Street, representing the second location in Rutherford County for the Canada-based company.

“After 34 years in the business, purchasing a franchise for Exit Realty was a unique opportunity that was available,” Lamb said.

Previously, Lamb worked for Bob Parks Realty for 23 years and was managing broker of the company’s South Rutherford Boulevard office. Lamb also serves as chairman of the Murfreesboro Planning Commission.

Some 28 agents from the Bob Parks office joined Lamb in the new venture giving Lamb an “excellent start,” Lamb said.

Read the full story in  The Murfreesboro  Post.

Teamwork...

Teamwork is the ability

To work together

Toward a common vision.

The ability to direct individual

Accomplishments toward

Organizational objectives.

 

It is the fuel that allows

Common people to obtain

Uncommon results.

For a 3 minute investment, you see how the 9 key principles of teamwork used by the Blue Angels ties back to what it means to you and your team. See the movie here.

Five Senses Hosts Oregon "End of Summer" Wine Dinner

If you weren't at Five Senses Restaurant and Bar last night, you missed an unbelievable culinary event.  Each course was paired with an Oregon wine, specially selected by Robert Foriest of Best Brands, Inc.  The only exception was the sparkling wine, which came from Sonoma. 

One of my personal favorites was the Belgian endive with fresh figs and Humboldt fog goat cheese.  I didn't know I loved fresh figs and this was the first time I encountered this marvelous cheese. Both were enhanced by the walnuts and crisp endive.  This first course was a smashing hit with everyone at my table.

Sokol Blosser Evolution, what a pleasant discovery!

The foccacia and herb crusted lamb chops were outstanding.  I've never dared cook them this rare, but I've become a convert.

Finally, an apricot-custard tart with toasted almonds and brandied cream served with Adelsheim Willamette Valley Deglace was the perfect end to a sumptuous meal, filled with new tastes and discoveries.   I've always shied away from dessert wines, mistakenly thinking them too sweet...well another lesson learned!

Here is the full five course menu.

To our hosts, Mollie and Mitchell, we can only say thank you! thank you! and we can't wait for the next event...

The Genie's Out of the bottle

Last Thursday, some friends and I, on our way to the Tennessee State Fair, discovered a new restaurant on Thompson Lane, serving the most amazing homemade Persian food.

The owner, Mohammad Karimy, led us down the buffet, explaining each dish, it's origin and ingredients.  My favorite was a wonderfully sweet-tart version of khoresht (the basic name for a range of stews) laced with pomegranate seeds and thickened with ground walnuts (fesenjan).  Other favorites were the kabobs, lamb shanks, hummus, and the basmati rice, stained with yellow saffron, and also offered in an Afghani style with studs of almond slivers, raisins and the acidic tang of berberries, making it a good match with the chicken dishes.

We topped off the meal with rose scented tea and fresh from the oven macaroons, like none I've ever tasted before.

If you're a fan of fantastic authentic ethnic food, you must try Genie's Persian Palace at 1133 Murfreesboro Road, open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays.  If you're in the Cool Springs area, there's also another location at 6990 Moores Lane.

Update on Red-Light Cameras - City Council OKs

Murfreesboro City Council unanimously passed a resolution for the implementation of an automated red light enforcement system at Thursday night's meeting.

Some of the busiest intersections in the city are being considered for the cameras, including the intersections of Broad and Church streets, Broad Street and Northfield Boulevard, Memorial and Northfield boulevards, and Old Fort Parkway and Thompson Lane, South Church Street and Middle Tennessee Boulevard.

For the entire story, see The Murfreesboro Post.

Reading Rally in RC Libraries

9/11

Memories of Summer

Discerning Tasters To Flock to Stones River Mall

Come one, come all, eat hearty and support the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.  Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the newly renovated Stones River Mall’s front parking lot.

Many of my favorite restaurants and eateries in the area will be represented, including:  The Chop House, Five Senses, Super Suppers, Puleo’s Grill, LongHorn Steakhouse, Mellow Mushroom, Jason’s Deli, and Panera Bread.  Several that I haven't tried yet will also be there and I look forward to tasting their signature dishes.

The 1st Annual Taste of Stones River will feature live entertainment, children’s activities and contests for Best Appetizer/Salad, Best Fine Dining Entrée, Best Fast Casual Entrée, Best Dessert, Best Presentation and Best Booth.