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Antique American Pattern Glass
Books
Sarcoidosis
Original Poetry
Dragging Canoe
Nancy Ward
Flowers
History
Historic Trails
John Hendrix Pages
Holiday Pages
Humor
Inspiration
September 11, 2001 Attack on America Inspiration
Smiley Pages
Parenting
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Writers Page

Writers resources, links, and useful information as well as original opinion on writing issues.

Nancy Ward Page
History of Nancy Ward as published in the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, 1998.
Dragging Canoe Page
History of Dragging Canoe, Cherokee War Chief, and other Dragging Canoe links.
Sarcoidosis Page
Personal experience with sarcoid, links to helpful resources, and support groups.
Parenting Page
Parenting experience and commentary, list of links to parenting information and resources. Grandparent's perspective.
Humor Page
Quotes, humor links, e-cards, and just good clean fun stuff.
History Page
Early Tennessee History, Cherokee History, and late 1700's United States History. This page contains draft materials on Dragging Canoe.
John Hendrix Pages
John Hendrix, Prophet of Oak Ridge. Includes mention of Y-12 National Security Complex and details of Curtis Hendrix.
Historic Trails Page
Published article on the Emery Road and Walton Road the earliest road system from East Tennessee to Middle Tennessee.
Early Routes Page
An article on the early history of our nation and the westward expansion into Tennessee. Emphasis is on the trails and roads used in this expansion.
Books Page
Old, unique and unusual books for sell, swap, or buy. History, Tennessee, Cherokee, and past presidents (especially Jefferson) are areas of special interest.
Early American Pattern Glass Page
We collect Riverside ESTHER pattern early American pattern glass. We have several pieces of the green and gold ESTHER pattern and one piece of the clear ESTHER pattern. Links to other Early American Pattern Glass sites.
Bible Page
Religion, and Bible Search.

Several years ago a coal miner with a vision to place simple messages about God where people could read them and be caused to think about their relationship with God did much the same thing. However, his resources were limited yet he managed to place signs in many locations. Check out the following link:

Harrison Mayes Page

A unique and interesting story about one man's life-long dedication to displaying simple messages about God!

Original POETRY Pages

Sunrise Page
View a beautiful sunrise and enjoy poetry about the beauty of sunrises

Fanny's Granny's Featherbed Page of original poetry
Fanny's memories of conversations with a special grandmother while laying on a featherbed...you may find this will bring back memories of your special grandmother's featherbed as well.

INSPIRE Pages!

Special INSPIRE Pages resulting from the terrorist attack on America of September 11, 2001

A Special Letter With a Personal Message
Read the thoughts of a person who has seen death and devastation, but nothing to compare with what he observed after the terrorist attack on America where two airplanes were deliberatly crashed into the World Trade Center towers.

A Special Hymn
This hymn was written by Caroline Winfrey Gillette while she watched the devastation of the terrorist attacks on America.

Other INSPIRE Pages

Baby Laugh Page
Experience the JOY of sound and the importance of Kids!

Sunset Page
Experience a Sunset to Raise your Spirits!

Wagon Page
Promotional page for America's Promise to Youth

Listen Page
Lesson in practical listening to increase understanding

Beachcomber Page
Wisdom and encouragement to show LOVE through ACTIONS!

Billboard Page
Simple messages with a powerful impact to make us think about our relationship with God

While these billboards are thought to be the efforts of one individual, they are not the first time this has been done. Several years earlier a coal miner with a vision to place simple messages about God where people could read them and be caused to think about their relationship with God did much the same thing. However, his resources were limited yet he managed to place signs in many locations. Check out the following link:

Harrison Mayes Page

A unique and interesting story about one man's life-long dedication to displaying simple messages about God!

Hypocrisy and The Boy's Ideal Page
The importance of example in parenting


Benjamin Franklin Page
Poor Richard's Maxims and other sage wit and wisdom by Benjamin Franklin



Flowers and Nature Pages

Dutch Iris Page
The beauty of Dutch Iris and encouragement to ENJOY LIFE!

Flame Azalea and Dogwood Page
One of the most beautiful scenic views from Gregory's Bald in the Great Smoky Mountains and a Dogwood bloom with thoughts about the BEAUTY OF NATURE

Trillium Page
The beauty of wildflowers (Trillium) and encouragement to APPRECIATE the small things and SPEND TIME with loved ones!


Additional Humor Pages

EYES OF FUN Page
Eyes that follow your cursor everywhere. They WATCH YOUR EVERY MOVE

Optical Illusions Page
Seven Optical Illusions for your viewing pleasure


SMILEY Pages

Smiley Page
Smiley page made for sharing with friends to make them SMILE

2nd Smiley Page
Smiley page made especially for sharing with children and Grannys to make them SMILE

3rd Smiley Page
A Smiley page to remind us of the importance of SMILING


Holiday Pages

Mother's Day Page
A tribute to Mothers with quotations and a really good story

4th of July Page
A holiday page made for sharing with friends and family

Father's Day Page
A Father's Day page made for sharing with that special Father in your family

Casper the Friendly Ghost Page
Links to Casper the Friendly Ghost pages for your entertainment

Yes Virginia Page
The editorial first published in the New York Sun in 1897 answering Virginia's question about Santa Claus

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Who and What is SmithDRay?

SmithDRay is the name chosen for a group of web pages developed to communicate about some areas of interest and establish contacts with others sharing common interests.

WRITERS: An interest in writing, both creative and nonfiction, has grown over the years and I have had three historical subjects published. The History of Nancy Ward has been published in both the Encyclopedia of East Tennessee and the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. The earliest road from East Tennessee to Middle Tennessee is described in the "Trails, Historic" segment of the Tennessee Encyclopedia of Tennessee History and Culture. I am currently writing the history of a statue of Nancy Ward that was placed on a white woman's grave and later removed from a small East Tennessee cemetery. The local's want it back. I am looking for it and hope to see its return some day. I am also editing and rewriting a book on the History of Delina, a small farming settlement in southern middle Tennessee where I grew up. And last, I am working on the history of Dragging Canoe, the most feared Cherokee warrior who fought the white settlers who came to Tennessee.

NANCY WARD: My special interest in the last Beloved Woman of the Cherokee has been the source of much research and resulted in much enjoyment over the years. This page includes the full text of the article published in the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, 1998. I continue to collect any and all information about Nancy Ward that I can locate. Research on her life has led me to many other discoveries concerning the history of the late 1700's.

DRAGGING CANOE: History of this most feared Cherokee War Chief. His common staying was "We are not yet conquered!" as he led the Chickamauga's in battle against the white settlers. At one point when Richard Henderson pushed for more land by attempting to buy a "road to Kaintuckee", Dragging Canoe could stand it no longer, he said "We have given you this, why do you ask for more? You have bought a fair land. When you have this you have all. There is no more game left between the Watauga and the Cumberland. There is a cloud hanging over it. You will find its settlement dark and bloody." This prophecy was to be fulfilled by Dragging Canoe as he continually attacked the white settlers until his death March 1, 1792. This page is a work in progress and I update it as time permits me to work on the history and legend of the "dragon", Dragging Canoe!

SARCOIDOSIS: My wife's history of over twelve years of suffering with Sarcoidosis is also a primary reason for the initial interest in web pages. We have contacted people from all over the world and have provided help from just letting them know that someone else in the world has the same symptoms to sharing the frustration of not being able to get any medical help or understanding for this little known health problem. Her story continues to unfold as we learn to live with the effects of Sarcoidosis and the side effects of its primary steriod treatment, prednisone. Fanny has recently started a new approach to treating Sarcoidosis. If you have Sarcoidosis related questions e-mail her at: Fanny's Sarcoidosis Questions

HISTORY: Early Tennessee history, Cherokee history (especially Nancy Ward and Dragging Canoe), and early US history are areas of interest.

HISTORIC TRAILS: Published article on the Emery Road and the Walton Road, earliest road system from East Tennessee to Middle Tennessee. Published in the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, 1998.

PARENTING: We are grandparents who have been involved in youth related efforts since the early 1970's when we began working with the youth group at our church. I have been involved in Scouting for over 25 years as a Cubmaster, Pellissippi District Committee Activities Chairman, Boy Scout Troop Committee, and Instutional Representative. I am now chairman of the steering board for Anderson County's Promise, a local effort associated with the national America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth.

HUMOR: Clean fun, e-cards, quotes, links to humor sites.

BOOKS: An interest in old, unique and unusual books to buy, sell or swap.

EARLY AMERICAN PATTERN GLASS: We collect antique glass, especially Riverside ESTHER pattern glass. We have several pieces of the green and gold ESTHER pattern made in 1896 and a few pieces of the clear ESTHER pattern.

BIBLE: Bible Search and links.

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