Halloween is right around the corner. That means that it's time to think about what costume you'll want to wear this year and figure out where to get it.

There are a couple of places in Nashville that can make your search easy:

As an update to my post on 9/25/05 about Copeland's of New Orleans donating to the Red Cross, I heard that there is a large number of restaurants joining the effort. The day to eat out is October 5, 2005.

What's better than eating out, while contributing to the Red Cross? These days, when victims of hurricanes need our help the most, you can help in the relief effort by treating yourself to a night out.

The TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC has me in tears every time I watch it. For those people who are chosen to have their homes renovated/rebuilt, lives are changed. The families always deserve the help and the show reminds me to be grateful for all the blessings in my life.

If you're like most other dog-lovers, you probably feel guilty about not doing enough with them. You know that Fido wants to go out and have fun, but other than a walk at the park or a trip to the lake, what is there to do? Here is some help:

The Nashville Humane Association has two events the next two weekends that will provide you with an opportunity to take your dog out with you. This is a chance to bond with your pooch, while contributing to a great cause!

With Sunday's win against the Baltimore Ravens, the excitement around the Tennessee Titan's season is growing. The worst thing about being a pro football fan is figuring out what to do from Tuesday through Saturday - this should help you.

Did you know that there are three YMCAs in the Brentwood area? And they're all within a few miles of each other.....which completely ruins all my excuses for not working out regularly.