Dirkmonster

Day 1 in 1st grade

What a difference a year makes.

A year ago, there were tears and fear.  A year later, Ross woke up excited about his first day.  He saw his kindergarten teacher on the way into school, gave her a quick hug and moved on to 1st grade.  As he walked the halls on the way to his new classroom, he said hi to the kids he knew from last year.  He stopped for a few quick pictures but was more interested in getting inside his classroom and getting down to business.

He's growing up.

Look at a picture from a year ago:

And from today, Ross' first day of 1st grade:

What kind of snake is this?

Four year old Jenna Claire was on the back porch this evening at dusk when she suddenly cried out, "There's a huge snake!"  It was about 2 feet long.  Can anyone tell us what kind of snake this is?

Brentwood REI has public room available

Another nugget from the Brentwood (TN) City Commission meeting Monday night:

The Brentwood REI at 261 Franklin Rd apparently has a room that small groups can reserve for meetings.  It was suggested that Scout Troops or other small groups might find this useful.  Call REI at 615-376-4248 to get the details.

If I had $1,000 to blow, I would go straight to REI and buy Gore-Tex boots, a couple super breathable shirts, sunglasses, a day pack and a cool knife. 

Lots of "Yays" and no "Nays" in Brentwood City Business

The first 2009 meeting of the Brentwood (TN) City Commission had a two sided agenda (don't click here to download the 21 megabyte pdf) but lasted barely an hour. Lots of "Yays" and no "Nays" is the way Mr. and Ms. Commissioner get to bed early on a Monday night.

Tonight I attended the regular meeting of the Brentwood (Tennessee) City Commission.  It was the first time I've been present for a meeting since we moved to Brentwood in May 2007.  City business included swearing in a new police officer who is coming back to his hometown to serve after serving the USA during two terms in Iraq.

Notably, the commission approved the formation of an environmental board.  There were also approvals for artistic elements of the Brentwood Library's expansion. Three citizens were appointed to the Tree Commission.

I had submitted an application to be appointed to one of three open spots on the Brentwood Historical Commission.  I'm disappointed in not receiving a single vote from any of the 7 commissioners.  Interestingly, they all voted for the same three people.  I wish them well.

I'm looking forward to engaging in Brentwood's civic affairs this year and posting what I find on this site for anyone who is interested.  I would also love to hear from other residents of Brentwood, TN.  Feel free to email me or leave comments.