A new Kroger to love

I want Thompson's Station's Kroger.
Don't get me wrong, I love our Kroger, and Harris Teeter. My executive membership at Costco has been well worth the extra bucks. And if I ever thought about Publix, I'm sure I'd love it too. (Out of sight, out of mind). But now another store has caught my fancy.
Yesterday I left the bubble to have lunch with a friend who lives in Spring Hill. Before heading north for home, I stopped in to check out the new Kroger Marketplace that recently opened on Columbia Highway.
Seriously, this is the best of Kroger, Target, and Bed Bath and Beyond all rolled into one. There's even a Fred Meyer Jewelers and Starbucks inside. Through Saturday, all of the interior furniture -- we're talking sofas, recliners, dining room sets and more -- is 10% off marked price and that includes sale prices. And almost all of the furniture I saw was on sale at great prices. If you have a new grad or newlyweds looking to set up housekeeping, it may be worth the trip down to check it out.
I almost talked myself into a great set of dishes and there were free food samples everywhere.
I could love this store. And, for once, I actually took advantage of my Kroger points and bought gas -- at $1.35 a gallon.
Given the lack of expansion space at Brentwood Place, I don't see a Kroger Marketplace in our future. But it sure would be nice.
In the meantime, I'll keep loving my 10 for $10 specials right here.

Blockbuster story about BW library

The Brentwood Library had its first-ever break in Friday night. The intruder was apprehended and arrested. But there's more to the story and it's a good read.
It seems Library Director Chuck Sherrill and his son, Ben, 10, had stopped in the Concord Road facility Friday night about 8 p.m. to get a video. (Now that's one great perk of having keys to the library -- you can check out books, videos and DVDs anytime you want!)
When they got there, an out-of-breath custodian met them at the door and told them he had just chased someone out of the library.
According to Chuck, Brentwood Police responded immediately and with a great description to work with, made quick work of finding the bad guy. I've contacted the department for details and will share them as soon as they get back with me.
In the meantime, it should come as no surprise that after the cops' flashing lights were turned off and things settled down, young Ben turned to Chuck and said,"This is better than any movie, Dad."

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Speaking of the Brentwood Police Department, Starbucks on Franklin Road is offering everyone the opportunity to purchase a pound of their favorite blend to be donated to the force. You can even write a note on "your" bag.
One in the basket yesterday read: "Thank you. You are appreciated." I second that.
If you're one of the 99% of Brentwood residents who stop by the coffee house every day, consider making a donation to the "Coffee for Cops" promotion.

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Back to the library, I wish I could attend Saturday's Free Genealogy Workshop. More than one reader has asked what "loosely descended from Alf and Robert Taylor" means on my blog bio. You can see I need some help here.
"What's My Line: Tracing your Family History" starts at 12:45 p.m. and runs until about 4. It's sponsored by the Traveller's Rest Chapter of the D.A.R.
And that's not all. On Thursday at 6:30, the library's "Exploring our Hidden Selves" discussion group meets. Among tomorrow's topics: Are leaders born or made? and Do we get what we deserve? (That should surely spark some discussion. My children obviously would have an opinion on the matter.) I'm a little relieved I'll be attending the 7 p.m. Brentwood City Commission candidates forum at Ravenwood and won't be able to make it.
And finally, on Monday, April 20, a free walk-in Diabetes Screening will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. As someone diagnosed with Type II Diabetes just a few years ago, I know how important these screenings are.
For information on any of these programs, or to register, call Robyn Zandi at 371-0090, ext. 851 or email her at zandir@brentwood-tn.org.
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