Gail Gillette

Tennessee ranks 11th in the nation in reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The state has 60 cases per 1,000 people, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control.

If you can do statistics, that means 6 out of every 100 people in Tennessee have some type of STD. But beyond numbers, that means that at least 6 percent of the people who live here are continuing to have unprotected sex. Condoms are about more than just birth control. They protect you from STDS. Get your head out of the sand and protect yourself!

Happy Valentines Day!

For months I won’t even look at bananas in the grocery store. I just don’t have a habit of eating bananas. But every once in while I get a craving for them. I don’t know why. Maybe my body is missing some of the vitamins and minerals that come in a banana. Like today, I bought a bunch of 3 ripe, medium sized bananas and couldn’t even wait to get home to bite into one. Tomorrow I will cut up one and put in on top of my Rice Krispies. I don’t have immediate plans for the last one yet. Any ideas?

Here’s hoping that Santa find your house tonight and is very, very good to you!

The day after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday” by retailers. This is the biggest day for Christmas shoppers and lots of big bargains as retailers do everything they can think of to get you to come into their stores and spend your money there. Some people get up early and leave the house as early as 3:30 am to get the best bargains at the big stores. That is crazy! I’m staying home!