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We’re busy, busy, dreadfully busy
You’ve no idea what we have to do.
Busy, busy, shockingly busy
Much, much too busy for you.

-Veggie Tales

I’m sure I wouldn’t be too busy for you, but 2008 has already been a hectic year. Some things I anticipated going in and others happened unexpectedly. On a side note, my friend has a 5-year-old, hence the inspirational song lyrics.

I’ve gotten behind again on updating my blog, so for starters, how about a candidate video? Or 34? Or 50? The number keeps growing and I lose track.

And here’s a white chicken chili recipe I’ve definitely got to try next time I attempt the dish. My flaming version from several weeks ago still has my throat fearing of my combo of chili powder and cumin.

And since I love chocolate and coffee, I took on Coffee and Chocolate, a new shop in downtown K-town.

I’ve recently assumed responsibility for knoxnews.com’s twice-monthly cooking show, Stirring the Pot. I was really excited to get involved with the show, since it resembles things seen on my fav station, Food Network.

Check out my first video, in which STP host Mary Constantine cooks up a healthy dose of quinoa and sundried tomatoes. It’s perfect for anyone looking to watch what they eat in ‘08. And feel free to leave some feedback since it’s my first try at this.

Members of the Great Smoky Mountain Curling Club demonstate their sport on the rink at Market Square. The group is offering free lessons to beginners on Saturday mornings, from 8-10 a.m.

Click here to watch the video.

This month, we lost our online co-worker and friend, Katie Kolt.

As Katie left the Sentinel for sunnier work days (actual day job!), the Randoms and other co-workers said their farewells. We’ll miss her and wish her the best.

Click to watch this RandomThis video.

Ben King and John Teeple are chain saw artists who carve stumps of wood in tandem. Their latest display is The Last Supper, seen on the Crossville County Courthouse lawn.

Click here to watch the video and see the chain saw duo in action.