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The Park Goes, "Tweet."
Posted February 12th, 2009 by Jen
My friends, you are reading the blog of a blogger who does not have a MySpace page. Do not attempt to adjust your computer screen. Your eyes do not deceive you. My name is Jen, and I don’t have a MySpace page.
As a member of Generation Y* (the iGeneration) I feel compelled to at least try to do right by my fellow Millennials, but it’s hard, you guys. I have a blog, I can work my iPhone reasonably well, I’ve programmed a few robots--I’m doin’ ok. Not a totally lost cause. I think each generation, by virtue of the times in which its members come of age, inherits certain skill sets that might seem esoteric to other generations. I grew up watching my dad take apart and put together computers. There was never a learning curve for me. Cyber-language and technospeak were part of my vernacular. I made many beautiful Microsoft Paint masterpieces as a child (Remember the spray paint feature? Heaven). Fortunately, I was raised in the sticks, so I had a good balance of digging in the dirt and surfin’ the Web.
The social media revolution came about during my college years. It’s been a little more of an adjustment, but I’m getting there. What’s my status? It’s complicated.
Local projects setting sustainable standards
Posted June 1st, 2010 by JenFrom the Commercial Appeal
By Tom Charlier
Dam at Shelby Farms gets overhaul
Posted January 25th, 2010 by JenFrom the Commercial Appeal by Tom Charlier
January 24
It will inconvenience some trail users, but the dam repair work under way at Shelby Farms Park will enhance safety and allow for some long-term drainage improvements, park officials say.
Shelby Farms playground plan in full swing
Posted November 20th, 2009 by JenFrom the Commercial Appeal
By Daniel Connolly
A playground construction plan at Shelby Farms envisions children romping in forts set among the trees and racing through tunnels made from the overarching branches of living plants.
The privately funded project, called Woodland Discovery Playground, will cost about $3.5 million and is expected to break ground in February, said Rick Masson, executive director of the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy.
Starry Nights display poised to attract regional attention
Posted November 20th, 2009 by JenFrom the Commercial Appeal
by Don Wade
It isn't enough to again flip the switch on Starry Nights. Those behind the Christmas light show at Shelby Farms, which returns next Friday night, hope the lights shine bright enough to bring national attention.
"Based on our research, we should be in the Top 10 Light Shows in the United States after our first year," said Laura Adams, deputy director of Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. "We believe we're the only major light show done entirely with LED lights.
Shelby Farms Rangers must wear several hats
Posted September 23rd, 2009 by JenBy Don Wade (Contact), Memphis Commercial Appeal
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
They are not law enforcement officers and they don't carry sidearms, but in many respects their mission is to serve and protect -- the patrons, the wildlife and the ecosystems in the nation's largest urban park.
Volunteers sought for Starry Nights
Posted August 28th, 2009 by JenVolunteers sought for Starry Nights
(From the Commercial Appeal)
Shelby Farms is seeking volunteers to help secure thousands of lights to the frames of its Starry Nights holiday display from now until mid-November.
Mayor Wharton plants the first of One Million New Trees
Posted March 23rd, 2009 by JenOn the morning of March 19, Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton, Jr. helped launch the largest tree planting program in Shelby County history. The One Million Tress program is part of Phase One of the comprehensive Shelby Farms Park Master Plan.
Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo
Posted February 25th, 2009 by Jen
At a recent round of trivia,* my teammates claimed that the following sentence is grammatically correct:
"Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo."
Naturally, I took personal offense to such a blatant grammar lie and thinly-veiled attempt to prove, once again, that I am easy to fleece (note: the word "gullible" is NOT written on my ceiling. I checked. Thank you very much.) The whole thing stunk of an elaborate plot to use my affinity for all things grammar** and love for the American Bison against me. For shame.
