Nathan's Blog
Random ramblings and musingsYoung People in Our Small Towns
It’s an epidemic — young people are leaving our small communities. Young, highly skilled, motivated, people are leaving us to pursue their dreams in the “big city”.
Second Guessing & Horrible Outcomes
Imagine the heartbreak after the shooting — “If only I’d been more forceful”. Sometimes it’s only one decision that sets into motion a series of horrible events.
TDEC Makes Sweeping Statement with Negligible Applicability to Me
Sometimes I wonder if government agencies make sweeping statement just so they can be part of the "buzz". Yeah, we're suffering an amazing drought in Tennessee, but most communities have no trouble meeting water demands. “While most parts of the state have adequate...
Something new to fear: EMP – Electromagnetic Pulse
Other than the normal survivalist stuff — guns, food, shelter — to what other dramatic life changes (preferably on the lighter side) would I have to adapt?
What is it about Hotel Rooms?
Why do we feel so free to go wild in a hotel room? I’ve got 3 reasons…
7 out of 10 Capital Cases are Flawed
Between 1973 and 1995, 68% of capital (murder) cases had serious reversible errors.
I stood behind you on the street
I stood behind you on the street And I knew you and you knew I was behind You didn't turn around, but you knew I put My hand on your shoulder to wrap you In my arms you didn't want to be You said as you turned as if you Meant to turn all along, "Watch how they tap...
And so I placed you on a pedestal
And so I placed you on a pedestal High above me because in my mind I was less than worthy Beneath you standing I smiled and found myself Proud to recognize such beauty and grace Pleased to elevate it and revere it. And so like all things earthly You became something...
Courting in the 21st Century
Have we lost something due to the immediacy of communication? I don’t know.