Spice Cake & Warm Hearts

I was feeling a little warm and fuzzy so I decided to make a spice cake! It reminds me of my childhood days growing up with 8 siblings and sharing baked goodies...

My sweet sister Benita gave me a great recipe for cream cheese frosting and it so warmed my heart and my stomach...note that I ate 3 pieces today...and felt good about it! Not a crumb was left over.

Benita's Cream Cheese Recipe
4 oz cream cheese (soft)
1/2 cup soft butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup powder sugar
Mix ingredients together well and frost away!

Whites Creek Revitalization Club

The WCRC is open to community business organizations and residents who are interested in the historical and postive improvement of Whites Creek. We are so excited of all the new possibilities and since July many people have expressed interest in supporting a strong and active business and community core. Bring your ideas and open mind to our next meeting at and have coffee on us! We are looking forward to getting started with our Beautification Program and designing a " Welcome to Historic Whites Creek " sign for all who pass through our special town. If you have stories to share or people we should meet that have lived in the are please connect us with them. The " Historic Committee " will host a meeting next quarter with information on the fantastic residents past and present.

How To Cure Neighborhood Shyness

Do you know your neighbors? It's a funny thing isn't it?

Sitting back and wondering who they are...if you get a little closer...

and be open...you will see their Beauty, kindness and compassion.

If you get even closer...and closer...you will see your neighbor as you!

We have awesome neighbors in Cherry Grove Lane Estates...so my vote

is...Best Neighbors in the Universe!

Sweet Music

Music Creates Magical Effects!

Autumn is a time to sneak a little time for yourself and listen

to a CD or your favorite tunes on your ipod...or perhaps if your

really in the mood for sweet music, soft lights and a warm evening...

you could enjoy the divine presence of my girlfriend Michelle singing

Vissi d'Arte from the Opera Tosca! Live Beautiful this weekend.

October Is Crime Prevention Month!

Across the country communities are celebrating national Crime Prevention Month with a host of activities and events. Get together with your neighbors and stay safe by participating in Celebrate Safe Communities this month. Have a party with loads of goodies and music with the topic focusing on safe neighborhoods. Find useful tools to keep your family and community safe from crime. Remember the sign post...Crime Prevention Begins at Home.

There are many things you can do to keep your home safe from burglars such as installing automatic outdoor lights, keep your hedges well trimmed, make sure you doors and window are locked at all times and talk to your neighbors!

A few tips;

BE PROACTIVE.....report criminal activity and have a home security system

BE INFORMED......protect our children, pets and youth

SAFETY YARDSTICK......our senior safety committee is forming soon

REDUCE RISK.....be aware and willing to "get involved"

CREATE AWARENESS....crime prevention through social engagements with others

ZERO TOLERANCE...live violence free and practice simple acts of kindness

Happy Crime Prevention Month from the WC Crime Prevention Team!

Neighborhood Finds

Richard's Cafe'

Fontanel Mansion

Bates Nursery

Cedarwood & Karen Wright Designs

Earthmans General Store....where you can get the best pizza, hamburgers, tuna melt and so much more...especially when you're extra kind to Bonnie & Victoria!

Fontanel Mansion

Fontanel Mansion located at 4225 Whites Creek Pike is a beautiful treasure with a wonderful history! Barbara Mandrell and family created this oasis and many country music superstars throughout the year have enjoyed the space. On September 29th the Edge Planning Group held an important evening meeting for residents and property owners. Metro Planning Commission sent out information for an upcoming meeting to be held October 8th at 4:00 to consider the proposed request; to rezone the R15 and Rs20 to Sp-MU zoning for properties located at 4105,4125 and 4225 Whites Creek Pike (136.04 acres).

"Plowboy Mansion" is seeking to become a tourist attraction with event, restaurant, tours of the residence, distillery,retail and seasonal perfomances.

Let's join in all possibilities of reigniting Whites Creek and rekindling the historic past from the Civil War to Jesse James! Share the vision of this peaceful rural retreat and join the fun of creating something wonderful!