tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42713497565862114122011-10-10T16:30:01.749-04:00meanderings on life from a Christ-follower.Tiger Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01978144508380836895noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271349756586211412.post-36700863083836639802011-02-18T13:40:00.000-05:002011-02-18T13:40:57.499-05:002011-02-18T13:40:57.499-05:00

If you follow this blog, thank you! I apologize for being such a lame poster. I have designed a new blog and will be migrating there. It can be found at tigerbrooks.com or tigerbrooks.wordpress.com. Thanks and God Bless!

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This defies explanation. Just watch and enjoy. I hope Santa brings me one of these. Merry Christmas!

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I was able to get out to Barnes and Noble tonight and borrow some Wi/Fi so here are some highlights of my family vacation thus far: We brought Ellie's bike and we rented a couple of cruisers for the week. Money well spent. We have had a ball pedaling all over the island. Sunday, Ellie's bike either hit something or the handlebars were knocked out of her hands, but she stopped as if hitting a

Tiger Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01978144508380836895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271349756586211412.post-16429849135016798242010-09-28T22:16:00.001-04:002010-09-28T23:19:08.781-04:002010-09-28T23:19:08.781-04:00

My friend, Wayne Michelli, longtime proprietor of Kingsport's Riverfront Seafood Company Market and Grill, has opened Saltwater Willy's Bayou Cafe, located in the old Amato's building on Jack White Drive in Kingsport. As you could probably figure out by the name, the specialty is Cajun/creole recipes and seafood. I am going to begin this review in a rather odd way by addressing two issues that

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As if new University of Tennessee head football coach, Derek Dooley, needed to do anything else to further endear himself to me, he did.  When asked to elaborate on his offensive line play he had this to say:    “It’s hard,” Dooley said. “Offensive line is a thinking man’s game, I hate to say it. You have to combine some great physical toughness and endurance, but you have to be so mentally sharp

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Chris August is a rising Christian music singer/songwriter. His album, "No Far Away," is in stores now. It is great and you need it! When Chris came and performed at our church last Monday (with Chris Sligh), he performed this little diddy which was written to proclaim his love for candy. I asked him if he had recorded it yet, officially, and he had not. He probably needs to because it is a real

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Following the shooting at Sullivan Central High School and the heroic actions of Deputy Carolyn Gudger and others from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Mike Riddles, afternoon host and production director at 88.3fm WCQR, had an opportunity to speak with Casting Crown's lead singer, Mark Hall. Mark offered a prayer. Mike then produced this piece with Casting Crown's latest song, "If We've

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iSBC Student Ministries is looking for a few, good men...and women who want to impact the world one student at a time. If that rings your bell, read on. In recent years, much research has gone into, and many books have been written on, the slow fade of student ministry. When the infamous study came out a few years ago that addressed the numbers of students who graduate from youth ministries

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Today was Ellie's first day of second grade. As with just about every kid, there is a little bit of trepidation leading up to the first day back. We complicated matters a little this year by being on vacation the week before and missing the "Meet The Teacher" day that was offered. Although we had a name, Ellie had no idea who her teacher was (and neither did we) so this amplified everyone's

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Download now or watch on posterous video-2010-08-01-14-21-01.3gp (3882 KB) Posted via email from Tiger's (Pre)Posterous Ponderings

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It was bound to happen. After six months of hiking Bays Mountain nearly every week, we had tempted fate long enough. On Friday, June 4, 2010, Paige and I experienced our first bear encounter. More on that in a minute. This morning, we set out to accomplish a goal. We have hiked every trail around the nature center, many several times, from the radio towers to the fire tower, all around the lake

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Received this in an email from a friend. Sounds like a winner to me. What do you think? Here's a solution to all the controversy over full-body scanners at the airports. Have a booth that you can step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on you. It would be a win-win for everyone, there would be none of this hassle about racial profiling and this

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Hello, friend! If you do not have a church home or perhaps you are searching for the Truth found only in Jesus Christ, I invite you to Indian Springs Baptist Church this weekend for one of our worship opportunities in which we celebrate the resurrected King Jesus. Friday night we will have our Good Friday service at 7PM. We will share in the Lord's Supper and be led in worship by our choir and

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I think this season of DWTS will be an interesting one to watch. Here are my observations on the cusp of tonight’s first elimination. I like this season of pros. I don’t miss Karina Smirnoff at all. I wish Ashley could get a decent star. Kate Gosselin is about the worst I’ve seen in a while. Yes, Jon was terribly immature and made some bad, bad decisions, but I wouldn’t have taken Kate to

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As I read the twitter posts from any of a number of University of Tennessee sports beat reporters, the tension almost leaps off the page. It seems that everyone has their panties in a wad over trying to gauge the degree to which Coach Derek Dooley will allow access to the football program. The man has only been on campus for three months and many in the media are demonizing him simply because he

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Yes, yes, the rumors are true. I turned the big 4-0 today. We have all heard tales of this milestone birthday all our lives. Having now reached it, I must ask, "What's the big hairy deal?" It has really been anticlimactic on the "Oh, you are getting old" front. I honestly don't feel older. Thankfully, I am in the best shape I have been in since my early 20's. However, from the standpoint of

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For those who may wonder about the narcissistic nature of the title let me explain. It's not that I think that my opinion on anything means anything to anybody, however, it is my nature to share with others the wonderful discoveries that I have enjoyed. Shucks, I have dedicated my life to sharing Great News with folks who need to hear it so I guess you could say, this is the natural outgrowth of

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At least I think they still call it Black History Month. We always did when I was in school. What I am about to share with you arrived in my email inbox yesterday. It is an email that was sent to the aunt of a coworker of mine. This moved me deeply. When things move me, I like to share them with you. It made me reflect on many things and after I share the context of that email, I will elaborate.

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ATTN: Tennessee Fans, turn back now!!! This is my payoff on the friendly Chick-fil-a Bowl wager I made with Nate Moock, the Hokie. A Man of His Word from Tiger Brooks on Vimeo.

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Dear People of Earth (Shout out to Conan!): I am honored to have had my name mentioned in some circles (the car I was riding in yesterday) as being a viable candidate to take over the head coaching job at the University of Tennessee. While I have been a Tennessee fan since the womb and would be fascinated by the opportunity, I must take my name out of consideration at this time. Much like a

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On January 3, 2010, rising Christian music singer/songwriter, Josh Wilson, found himself in Newark Airport with a few associates only to discover all flights were canceled. Have you been there? Not in Newark, per se, but in a situation with hundreds and hundreds of angry travelers trapped in an airport. I have. Nerves are on edge. Tempers are flaring. Attitudes and personalities are tested.

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A Volunteer's Response to a Hokie Challenge from Tiger Brooks on Vimeo.

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Six months ago, Paige and I decided that we needed to lose weight and get into better shape. The same day we unofficially started our journey, I went to get a haircut at a barber shop I had never been to before. I was looking to get a flat top and my old standby was closed. As I waited for my turn, I noticed a giant chart on the wall that read, The Barber Battle of the Bulge. Apparently, Jeff and

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Before I offer my review of Mark Batterson's latest book, Primal, I feel it necessary to put all my cards on the table. I am a huge Mark Batterson fan. I read both of his previous offerings (In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day & Wild Goose Chase), I follow him on Facebook and Twitter (@MarkBatterson) and, quite often, I listen to podcasts of his sermons from National Community Church in

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Like most of you, I am way over the whole Tiger Woods thing.  Try as I might, however, I cannot escape it. It seems everyone wants to make a comment to me, especially, because we share a rather unique name. My standard answer when this comes up is, "I was first." I have been following that up lately with, "One more incident and I will seek action to have him change his name because he has

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