Category Archives: Amazing

The aftermath of the plane crash in Bellevue

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jenniferlarsonwrites

Last Monday afternoon, a small plane crashed less than a half-mile from my house in the Nashville suburb of Bellevue.  That’s my traditional news lede.  But I wasn’t a reporter on duty that day. I wasn’t waiting to rush out, … Continue reading →

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RIP, Betty Ford

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jenniferlarsonwrites

Betty Ford, wife of former President Gerald Ford died yesterday in Rancho Mirage, California, where she and her late husband lived for many years after he left office. May she rest in peace. Betty Ford was a remarkable woman. At … Continue reading →

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The TV’s working again

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jenniferlarsonwrites

Remember my little grumpy post last night about how we can’t watch any TV until a repairman can come next weekend? Apparently, the universe took pity on me. Just on a whim, my husband clicked on the television last night … Continue reading →

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I’m not a runner, but I play one on TV

Posted on February 15, 2011 by jenniferlarsonwrites

I ran a 5 K yesterday, just to see if I could. I can. And I did. Without even stopping. Not bad, huh? I’m not a runner by nature. I’ve dabbled in it, but I’m really not a runner. Some … Continue reading →

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Looking for more about the flood?

Posted on May 17, 2010 by jenniferlarsonwrites

Want to read an especially thoughtful and heartfelt post about the flood’s effect on real people here in Nashville? How silly of me to ask. Of course you do. Check out this post by Lindsay Ferrier on her blog Suburban … Continue reading →

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Writing about the flood

Posted on May 14, 2010 by jenniferlarsonwrites

I got the chance to write an article this week that was especially meaningful to me. My editor at NurseZone asked me to write a story about nurses responding to help people during the flood (you know, the flood of … Continue reading →

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After the flood: moving forward

Posted on May 10, 2010 by jenniferlarsonwrites

Flood relief efforts are continuing here in Nashville. Country stars and Nashvillians Tim McGraw and Faith Hill announced today that they’re organizing a huge relief concert down at the Bridgestone Arena in June. Teams of volunteers head out with gloves, … Continue reading →

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Finally, someone’s paying attention to the flood…

Posted on May 7, 2010 by jenniferlarsonwrites

Okay, I’m slightly mollified. Last night, Anderson Cooper from CNN reported from my suburb of Bellevue on his show AC360. And he apologized for not being here sooner and for not giving the Nashville flood situation the attention that it … Continue reading →

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What? There was a historic flood in Nashville?

Posted on May 6, 2010 by jenniferlarsonwrites

I guess by now you’ve all heard about the Great Nashville Flood of 2010. Oh, wait? You haven’t? You haven’t heard about a historic flood that only happens about once every 500 years that has nearly washed away huge swaths … Continue reading →

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Revenge on the mercy rule

Posted on March 18, 2009 by jenniferlarsonwrites

I know how absurd it’s going to sound, coming from a suburban white woman who is pretty much the antithesis of cool, but BOOYAH! on Team USA’s win over Puerto Rico last night in the World Baseball Classic. It was … Continue reading →

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