Claude Clemmons

Concert Announcements

Claude — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:21:22 +0000

There was an email waiting for me this morning from the Ryman Auditorium. They were announcing their spring lineup of shows. They have some really good acts coming to Nashville this year. I might just have to spend some money on a couple of tickets and go downtown for music and fun. Like the good old days.

Phone Overboard

Claude — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:15:04 +0000

Well, today was not a good one for me. I started out having a great day – we went fishing at the Lake. Didn’t really expect to catch anything, but it has been so warm that getting the jon boat out sounded like a good idea. So we spent 3 hours putting worms on hooks and didn’t catch a thing. On the way back to the boat ramp, I leaned over to check the motor and PLOP! My cell phone jumped out of my pocket and went overboard. Totally my own fault – can’t even yell at anyone.

No Snow Yet

Claude — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:10:42 +0000

Here we are into January and we have not had “winter” yet. There has not been any snow and it is not cold – knock on wood. Not just here in Tennessee – but most of the country is having unusually warm temperatures. This morning I saw a news report that a lot of ski resorts are having trouble keeping snow on the slopes – it is not cold enough for man made snow. I find this a little troubling. Not that I can do anything about it, but I worry that the lack of snow will mean a drought for many places this spring.

Like Sand Through the Hourglass

Claude — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:47:50 +0000

One of the shows that my mom and her sister, Aunt Charlotte, used to watch during the day while us kids were in school had this slogan, “Like Sand Through the Hourglass” that they played at the start of the show. The only reason I know this is because when there was no school – for Christmas break of on snow days, my mom and Aunt Charlotte still watched this show every day, and the slogan seems to appropriate for today, the first day of the new year.

With 2011 now just a memory, I hope that 2012 is good to us all.

Sparkling Grape Juice

Claude — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:44:47 +0000

We are throwing a little party this weekend to celebrate the New Year. I like to have a bottle of champagne for the New Year’s toast, but I am also sensitive to the needs of some people to not drink alcohol – not even a sip of champagne on New Year’s Eve. I don’t want them to feel excluded or embarrassed, so I am buying a couple of bottles of sparkling grape juice. I plan to set out a tray of both drinks and let people take whichever glass they prefer. After all, it’s not about the drink – it is about the toast and the well wishes.

The Story of Following the North Star

Claude — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:41:55 +0000

This Christmas Eve, remember the story of Mary and Joseph and their search for a place to sleep. Remember the wise men who followed the north star. And remember the reason for the season. Merry Christmas to all.

Turkey or Ham?

Claude — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:38:10 +0000

Heading to the grocery store tomorrow and I have this wild notion to skip buying a turkey this time for Christmas dinner. I like turkey and all the fixings, but Thanksgiving was just over 3 weeks ago and I seriously don’t want to eat turkey again so soon. I’m thinking a ham for Christmas dinner would be a nice change. Or maybe a goose. That would be so continental – a proper goose for Christmas dinner. I don’t even know if you can buy a goose at the grocery stores around here. and we don’t have proper butcher shops in this area. I think I will go to the biggest grocery store in the area – if anyone would have a goose I would think it is the big Kroger up at Providence Center.

Growing up is Optional

Claude — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:35:38 +0000

Like they say, growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. I like the permission in this banner, too.

Doubleshot with Soy

Claude — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:31:34 +0000

I stood in line at Starbucks today and I was amazed at all the special tweaks people like to put in their coffee. I don’t even see how those poor clerks behind the counter can remember all the things the customer requires. And a double shot with soy doesn’t even sound good to me. Where did that guy get the idea that soy belongs in coffee in the first place?

Can I Trade Monday?

Claude — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:28:50 +0000

The only good Mondays are the ones that are part of a 3 day weekend. I wish we always had Monday off – they would be easier to deal with from home. I think we need more 3 day weekends anyway.