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Severe #Weather Overnight in #Chattanooga

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Courtesy of wrcbtv.com – Chattanooga, TN

The overnight weather has brought much needed rain to the area but in the form of severe storms. We had tornado warnings and watches along with severe thunderstorm warnings. It was very stormy overnight with a lot of thunder, lightning and winds. Some area school systems were on delay or closed. Perhaps this rain will be a cleansing thing that will restore things here. I am hoping the Gatlinburg, Tennessee area got a good soaking to take care of the fires there. Hopefully by this afternoon things will settle down.

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Asking Stupid Questions

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Have you ever asked a really stupid question? Have you ever been embarrassed by a question that in your head sounded logical but on the outside not so much. There is an old saying that there is no such thing as a stupid question but sometimes when you get a look by someone who thinks aliens are crawling out of your ears then it makes you feel two inches tall. I guess when you ask something you might just care enough to look a little dumb.

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Today was a good day at work. Very productive. It was good to come home and to chill out. At the moment its raining which is a good thing. I am hoping for a good nights rest. I hope you had a great day.

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Daily Prompt: Culture

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Culture is defined as the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.. It is also defined biologically as the cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc., in an artificial medium containing nutrients.

So if you think about it culture is a collection of various things that sustain life in a community and in a person. Without culture life is not as rich, rewarding, interesting and healthy. We need culture of all types to make the world a better place. Culture is expressed differently around the world and that is what makes life more interesting and diverse. There are many things of culture that feed our bodies and feed our souls. Every part of life is dependent upon one form of culture or another. Multicultural life means that we recognize the rich heritage of people of all walks of life. No two people are the same and perhaps that is a good thing.

Celebrate culture in all it’s expressions today and always.

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The News

USA Today: Wildfires lead to evacuation of Gatlinburg

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From USA Today

Wildfires lead to evacuation of Gatlinburg

http://usat.ly/2gCoNa3

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Gatlinburg Fire Department has ordered the mandatory evacuation of downtown Gatlinburg as wind conditions worsened and several fires grew increasingly unpredictable and dangerous.There were reports that Dollywood, the theme park started by country star Dolly Parton, was in the path of the flames.Some areas of Pigeon Forge also were being evacuated, according to fire spokeswoman Trish McGee.”Three county school buses are available for emergency transport and are being dispatched as needed to transport those who need to evacuate,” according to a statement from McGee.”We were just told by the Gatlinburg Fire Department that they had told everybody in Gatlinburg to get out,” said Judy Tucker, director of Sevier County’s E-911 call center, around 9 p.m. “… No one’s getting through to anyone. Phones are ringing and not being answered anywhere. It’s chaos.”

Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a popular tourist destination. The fires there are something the people aren’t used to. They need rain. God be with those folks. 

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Chattanooga Has Needed Rain, Badly! #chawx #chattanooga #weather

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Chattanooga has faced a drought for months. We are getting some serious rain that will help us recover from the dry spell. I am very glad the weather is changing for the better.

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