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  • Events Calendar Sponsored by ChattanoogaHasFun.com
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    Today\'s Events
    • Wild Ocean in 3D at IMAX 3D Theater
    • Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at Creative Discovery Museum
    • "Jellies: The Living Art" Exhibition at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • Stephen Rolfe Powell Exhibition at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • "The World Within" Exhibition at River Gallery, 10am
    • Thursday Plaza Party at Miller Plaza, 11am
    • Kathleen Mack Exhibit at Shuptrine Fine Art Group, 12pm
    • Avant Art Members Artful Evening at the Hunter at Hunter Museum of American Art, 6pm
    • The Mystery of the TV Talk Show at Vaudeville Cafe , 7pm
    • Coathanger Abortion w/ Goatwhore - Graves Of Valor - Strong Intention at Ziggy's Package Store, 8pm
    • Hicks Gone Wild at The Comedy Catch, 8pm
    • Rick Rushing & the Blues Strangers, Lon Eldridge, Mark "porkchop" Holder @ JJ's at JJ's Bohemia, 10pm

    Tomorrow\'s Events
    • Wild Ocean in 3D at IMAX 3D Theater
    • Hubble in 3D at IMAX 3D Theater
    • Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at Creative Discovery Museum
    • "Transformation 6: Contemporary Works in Glass" at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • "The World Within" Exhibition at River Gallery, 10am
    • "Jellies: The Living Art" Exhibition at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • Stephen Rolfe Powell Exhibition at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • "The World Within" Opening Reception at River Gallery, 6:30pm
    • Rock and Roll Spectacular at Chattanooga Choo Choo, 7:30pm
    • Gerle Haggard cd release w/ New Binkley Brothers, Matt Campbell @ JJ's at JJ's Bohemia, 10pm

    Later Events
    • Hubble in 3D at IMAX 3D Theater
    • Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at Creative Discovery Museum
    • "Transformation 6: Contemporary Works in Glass" at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • "Jellies: The Living Art" Exhibition at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • Stephen Rolfe Powell Exhibition at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10am
    • "Summer Salon" Exhibition at Hanover Gallery, 11am
    • Mystery of the Nightmare Office Party at Vaudeville Cafe , 6pm
    • Rock and Roll Spectacular at Chattanooga Choo Choo, 7:30pm
    • Ruby Falls Lantern Tours at Ruby Falls, 8:30pm
    • Mystery of the Red Neck Italian Wedding at Vaudeville Cafe , 8:30pm

    Shrink Rap – A Good Life to the Last Breath

    Dear Readers,
    The other day I heard from a reader who is dying.  This young man, in his early 20s, has been living with a terminal disease, and has been told that he has only a short time left.  Medical science has done all it can; his homeopathic treatments—herbs, vitamins, massage, visualizations, etc.—are keeping him in relative comfort.  While his body weakens, his mind is sharp as a tack, and he is often surrounded by loving friends and family.  Indeed, many are traveling from far away to spend some time with him while he’s in this life.  Not very mobile, he spends many hours sitting on his parents’ porch, reading, watching nature, pondering his young life, and having, what he calls, “meaningful conversation” with people and with his Creator.  He told me that he “doesn’t have much time for bullshit anymore…talk to me about what’s real, what’s important to you, and let’s spend our time with that.”

    This young man’s name is Josh, and Josh said that he finds himself, in these last weeks or months, praying and meditating a lot.  “It’s like I’m often in this more »



    Shrink Rap – The Power of Thought

    I was having a conversation recently with some friends, and the topic turned to “wellness of mind.”  This was our own phrase, but it really more »


    Shrink Rap – Art for the Heart

    OK, this one may be a little schmaltzy, sort of like a Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks movie, but hang in there, and I think more »


    Shrink Rap – Random Acts of Kindness 2010

    Dear Readers, Periodically I’ve put out a call to hear about your random acts of kindness.  And you’ve responded with some great stories!

    Statistics show that more »


    Shrink Rap – The Fences in Your Mind

    Dear Dr. Rick,
    I read your column regularly, and use it as my therapy.  I believe I’ve grown and evolved considerably by contemplating and wrestling with more »


    Shrink Rap – Wanderin’ and Shoe-Burnin’

    Have you ever heard of a “walkabout”?  A walkabout, as defined by Wikipedia, is “an Australian term referring to the commonly-held belief that Australian Aborigines more »


    Shrink Rap – Problems vs. Inconveniences

    Recently I was able to spend a few days with one of my best pals, Craig.  Long-time Shrink Rappers have read about Craig before—he’s got more »


    Shrink Rap – Lessons For Compassion and a Good Life

    You know that feeling you get when certain experiences are brought to you exactly when you are ready for them?  Opportunities to learn, or gain more »


    Shrink Rap – Doing What Feels Good!

    Whenever I return home, I am met, as you all know by now, by my four-legged bundle of fur, goofiness, and nub-wagging, Miss Betty Lou.  more »


    Shrink Rap – Celebrate the Little Things

    As we gear up for celebrating our country’s independence on the Fourth of July weekend, I can’t help but think about celebrations in general.  And more »


    Shrink Rap – The Myth of the Perfect Parent

    Let’s start here:  There’s no such thing as “perfect parenting.”  There’s good parenting, great parenting, amazing parenting—but no perfect parenting.  Unfortunately, there’s also poor parenting more »


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