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Forget Sharks. Beware of Seaweed!

Monday, June 29, 2009
By Tim
Forget Sharks.  Beware of Seaweed!

The beach was covered with rotting seaweed, and it was still washing up on shore. Watching it was amazing. Swimming in it was downright creepy! »

Does Zucchini Bread Taste Like Zucchini?

Sunday, June 14, 2009
By Tim
Does Zucchini Bread Taste Like Zucchini?

For that matter, does banana bread taste like bananas? And does carrott cake taste like carrotts? »

A Clockwork Waller.

Friday, April 24, 2009
By Tim
A Clockwork Waller.

To the youngest employees in the WYFF4 newsroom, my high school prom pic is merely a hoot.   But people my age who’ve seen this photo say I am a dead ringer for “Alex” in A Clockwork Orange. Wha-? For those familiar with the 1971 film by... »


I Was Attacked by a Wild Chihuahua.

Thursday, March 26, 2009
By Tim
I Was Attacked by a Wild Chihuahua.

I had just finished blowing the leaves from my gutters when I saw it dash across the yard.  A smallish brown creature with pointed ears, needle teeth and a... »

Run, Forrest, Run!

Monday, March 9, 2009
By Tim
Run, Forrest, Run!

I can’t believe I placed in the top ten in the 32nd Annual Reedy River Run.  I can’t believe it because it isn’t true.  We Wallers stayed near the... »

A Tennessee-Thing.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
By Tim
A Tennessee-Thing.

It’s hard for me not to keep writing about Tennessee, that state where I was raised.   I was reminded again recently of just how beautiful Tennessee is, when I... »