Bluebird Homecare – Best Of Homecare Winner

I’ve worked in different industries in my career. Working in the home care industry has been meaningful for me. Work that is important to clients and employees is the best work I’ve found.8 years ago, when we started Bluebird Homecare our goal was to be THE provider AND employer of choice in the markets we …

Epic Hike Fail! Our First Hiking Injury! Which One Makes It Back?

We had our first epic failed hike, so we biked instead. Always have a plan B! Numerous people have commented on Emily always hiking in sandals. I don’t advise it, but each to their own. On this day she came to the hike (at Denny Cove) with a sour attitude about the AllTrails app hike …

Building Grade Leveling (DeanoFarms: Week 18)

Prior Property Owner: “I think we should not grade around the building we built AT ALL!” Water: “I think I’ll run down this hill and into this building since the owner has left the surrounding dirt area HIGHER THAN THE SLAB?!?” Joey: “Hmm…you make a good point, Water! Maybe I should fix that!” Joey: [gets …

Quick Visit To Booker T Washington State Park

We are simply checking the box for some parks on our Tennessee state park list. This was one. I’m sure Booker T Washington State Park is a fine park. It was pretty, but we were staying right next to it on Harrison Bay. This park is a day-use park and we stopped by while in …

50 Years Old…Strong As I’ve Ever Been (Deano’s 2022 Fitness Update)

TL/DR: 2022 was my most active year yet!  I wasted 9 years in my fitness journey not lifting weights.  I’ve spent the last 3 years lifting weights for strength.  It is the best thing I’ve ever done.  I am the strongest I have ever been.  Life changing!  Strength improves your quality of life in just …

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

In our many visits to Chattanooga, we’d previously visited parts of Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. We’d visited Point Park at the top of Lookout Mountain. I’d never been to the visitors center for The Battle of Chattanooga which is located there so we did that on this trip. There is a ‘high tech’ …

Driveway Renovation (DeanoFarms: Week 17)

The driveway on our new property is a mess. I’ve got grading and water flow issues that need to be corrected. The driveway renovation involves getting the tractor and box blade set up for the job, getting the design for some retaining walls marked, leveling some areas for mowing, and getting the driveway renovated (leveled, …

Exploring Fort Loudoun State Historic Park (in Vonore, TN) + Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Fort Loudoun State Historic Park (in Vonore, TN) has a reconstructed English fort from the mid-1700s used during the French and Indian War. Emily had us on a tight timeline (due to her dog’s potty schedule). She said we had 10 minutes to explore the whole thing. It took much longer! Ha! Later that afternoon …