One of the most frequent questions at The Whitestone Country Inn is, “Do bed and breakfasts have private baths?” I was surprised that this was still an issue in people’s minds. Certainly there was a time when many bed and breakfasts did have shared baths.
I (Paul) hear a lot of good stories as the innkeeper at Whitestone Country Inn. This is one I will always remember. An elderly woman was informed by her doctor that she had stage 4 cancer and only had a few months to
The holiday season is firmly upon us in East Tennessee, and many shoppers are hurriedly searching for deals and crossing items of their extensive Christmas lists. The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year; it’s a season of magic, a time of joy,
Used car salesmen sometimes have “trust issues.” I was sitting at a traffic light by a used car lot. Nice looking cars had prices painted on the windshields that were extremely low — $500, $600, $750, etc. But on closer observation in very small letters
I (Paul Cowell) have 5 grandchildren from ages 6 to 16 that I get to see almost everyday. My son, Kevin, and his wife, Vicki, work with us at Whitestone and live next door. Maybe the greatest sacrifice folks who work overseas make
Who is going to remember … that we were ever on earth in 30—50–70 years? I recently visited my son’s grave. I know he’s not there, but stopping cemetery and seeing “BRIAN PAUL COWELL” on a grave marker always helps me balance what is important
Putting on Rembrandt’s Cap You might be looking at a room in your home at a complete loss for how to decorate. This happens to a lot of us. We might even have some ideas but are unsure about the execution. Imagine for a few
I (Paul) was intrigued with the image of the cities of refuge in ancient Hebrew society. Six cities were designated as a place of refuge. Once you got inside the gates you were safe from the problems and potential attackers on the outside. So in
Many of us remember the classic movie “Annie.” We’ve recently introduced our kids to this classic musical, and they loved it! It’s one of those movies that as adopted children, they can relate to, which just like children’s books, are hard to find. You know
At Whitestone Country Inn I (Paul) get to meet and interact with the entire spectrum of demographic profiles. I often get asked, “What kind of people come to vacation and getaway at Whitestone?” Let me illustrate the diversity in just one week. Six
