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Sherri Gardner Howell began her career in what was then the Women's Department at the News Sentinel in 1976 after graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee. In August of 2004, Sherri became publisher of Blount Today, a new Scripps Howard community newspaper in Blount County.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Sometimes parents have to say yes
Published 4/19/2013 at 4:20 p.m. 0 comments
Because children don’t come with an instruction manual, parents spend most of the time “winging it.” Some decisions we make are based on our own experiences with our parents. Some are based on firmly entrenched values.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Life changes bring new perspective on yearly festival
Published 4/5/2013 at 5:00 p.m. 0 comments
The Dogwood Arts Festival is 53 years old, and I have been a committed fan for 40 years.
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Sherri Gardner-Howell: Focusing on son's happiness instead of marital minutia
Published 3/22/2013 at 6:00 p.m. 1 comment
When you have children, there are times when you nurture, times when you lead, times when you compel and times when you just hang on for the ride.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Microwave was golden when it landed in the '80s
Published 3/8/2013 at 4:10 p.m. 5 comments
I am glad microwave ovens didn’t come in “coppertone” or, worse, “harvest gold.” If they had, my kitchen would still have a reminder of my 1980s decorating days.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Hero columnist helped us laugh at ourselves
Published 2/8/2013 at 5:00 p.m. 1 comment
In the Swiss cheese labyrinth that serves as my memory, there are some real oddities. I don't think I have a very good memory, yet there are these random things that I just don't forget.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Retired shopper still clings to favorite foods
Published 1/25/2013 at 3:00 p.m. 3 comments
I miss Merita bread. I know… I should be eating whole grain bread or none at all. I don't eat a lot of bread, but when I do, I want plain ole, what my momma called "white bread," and I ...
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Visitor prompts an epiphany about household clutter
Published 1/11/2013 at 5:00 p.m. 1 comment
For the first time in many years, the wise men didn't find a Christmas tree, Nativity or even a haloed angel at my house for Epiphany on Jan. 6.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Christmas Eve approval affirmed new mom
Published 12/21/2012 at 4:00 p.m. 0 comments
When my older son, Trey, and his wife, Kinsey, arrive at home today with Kota and Khloe — the two boxers — Trey will prepare to spend his 33rd Christmas season with his parents, his 25th in this very house.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Tree inspires warm, fuzzy but not fluffy memories
Published 11/30/2012 at 4:00 p.m. 0 comments
A Christmas pleasure is turning into a Christmas chore. I'm not sure I'm really ready to admit this even to myself — and I certainly dread the note I'm going to get from my dear friend Amy McRary — but ...
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Rare book is bound to be compelling film
Published 11/16/2012 at 5:00 p.m. 1 comment
I have changed a lot since I was a little girl, but at least one thing has remained constant. From "Fun With Dick and Jane" to "The Bobbsey Twins" to "Beowulf," I have always loved to read.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Casting a vote for representation
Published 11/2/2012 at 5:01 p.m. 0 comments
Are we ever really satisfied if we can only get half of what we should have? Half a paycheck? Half a day off? Half of your co-workers showing up for work on a Monday?
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Sherri Gardner Howell: From plastic to gastric, costumes fuel kids' imagination
Published 10/20/2012 at 4:00 a.m. 0 comments
It is almost time for October's transformation. Today is certain to be a prime shopping day for children and adults as they plan what they will "be" next weekend and on Oct. 31 for Halloween.
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Small talk was heartfelt at 40th reunion party
Published 10/5/2012 at 4:00 p.m. 2 comments
I recently returned to my hometown of Lexington, Tenn., for my high school class reunion. What an incredible weekend it was, although I am quite sure someone messed up on the number of years since we walked the hallowed halls ...
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Forget the lace: Dream wedding is all about perfect fit
Published 9/21/2012 at 5:00 p.m. 0 comments
When you spend your life raising and listening to the heart-desires of sons, both your own and those you are lucky enough to share with dear friends, you don't hear a lot about weddings. Picturing that "perfect" wedding is most ...
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Sherri Gardner Howell: Fresh-baked cake in fridge is a 'notable' event
Published 9/7/2012 at 6:00 p.m. 3 comments
I blame my mother for very few of my shortcomings. She was "blessed" with a stubborn, impulsive daughter who didn't always listen to her sage advice. My sweet tooth, however, can be decisively placed at the doors of my mother ...
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