http://www.metropulse.com/news/columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wonderville/?partner=RSSMetroPulse Stories: Olive in Wonderville by Olive J. Keithen-uscolumns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervillehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/jun/05/fare-thee-well-once-upon-time-i-was-olive-j-keith/?partner=RSSIt was here at the corner, hopeless and bereft, that a fairy tale of my own showed up unexpectedly. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26106-735024columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNFare Thee Well: Once Upon a Time I Was Olive J. KeithMetroPulsefare-thee-well-once-upon-time-i-was-olive-j-keithurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26106-735024Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/may/15/dogwood-miracle-buffalo-john/?partner=RSSBuffalo John works in the cubicle next to mine. He’s built like a Navy SEAL and is frequently leered at by the cougar down the hall. I adopted him as my younger brother on the same day we met Gov. Bill Haslam. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 15 May 2013 14:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26029-735003columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNThe Dogwood Miracle of Buffalo JohnMetroPulsedogwood-miracle-buffalo-johnurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26029-735003Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/apr/03/magic-drawer-seeking-trinkets-worthy-self-reward/?partner=RSSI love the flea market in Sevierville. It smells like popcorn, attic furniture, and half-priced laundry detergent. My brother and I learned the mysteries of the flea market from our father. Every Saturday he would take us with him to the old public golf course early in the morning so that my mother could sleep in and enjoy some peace and quiet with her coffee. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25855-734961columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNThe Magic Drawer: Seeking Trinkets Worthy of Self-RewardMetroPulsemagic-drawer-seeking-trinkets-worthy-self-rewardurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25855-734961Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/06/date-destiny-pondering-iron-mike-and-maltese-falco/?partner=RSSThere is nothing like a wood-fired pizza, and Hard Knox Pizza makes an inspiring pie. I am a fan of the Iron Mike. The crust is paper-thin, the ingredients über fresh, and the spinach gives you the illusion of health when chased with Blackstone ale. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25748-734933columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNDate with Destiny: Pondering Iron Mike and the Maltese FalconMetroPulsedate-destiny-pondering-iron-mike-and-maltese-falcourn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25748-734933Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/feb/06/altoids-project/?partner=RSSThe greatest valentine I ever received was from Tom Schartz, otherwise known as the Leonardo DiCaprio of our third-grade class. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:33:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25634-734905columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNThe Altoids ProjectMetroPulsealtoids-projecturn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25634-734905Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/jan/02/something-cling/?partner=RSSLast month, a mystic of the female arts gave me a gift certificate for a manicure and said, “Honey, good hands complete the look. It’s just as important as smelling good or shined shoes.” I think our moment together was the social equivalent of someone offering an Altoid after a garlic-laden lunch at the Holy Land Market. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25511-734870columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNSomething To Cling ToMetroPulsesomething-clingurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25511-734870Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/nov/20/operation-scribble-seeking-autograph-number-16/?partner=RSSThe woman I work for is a badass. She is diminutive in stature with a presence that is anything but “little girl.” She thinks like an intelligence operative, and is more Pink than Taylor Swift. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:29:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25372-734827columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNOperation Scribble: Seeking the Autograph of Number 16MetroPulseoperation-scribble-seeking-autograph-number-16urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25372-734827Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/oct/17/charms-knoxville-few-olives-favorite-people-and-pl/?partner=RSSI have always loved charm bracelets. They are the jeweled storybooks of adventure and affection. A heavenly weekend for me includes wandering the isles of Nostalgia in Bearden looking for Knoxville charms. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25205-734793columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNCharms of Knoxville: A Few of Olive's Favorite People and PlacesMetroPulsecharms-knoxville-few-olives-favorite-people-and-plurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25205-734793Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/sep/19/ties-bind-overcoming-embarrassing-personal-drama-s/?partner=RSSWhen you are new in town, your history is virginal because you don’t know anyone. Of course, the tender for such a luxury is often loneliness. And there is the achingly slow process of figuring out your new world and your role in it. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25100-734765columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNTies that Bind: Overcoming Embarrassing Personal Drama by Sharing the TruthMetroPulseties-bind-overcoming-embarrassing-personal-drama-surn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25100-734765Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/aug/15/knoxville-my-pocket-sojourn-french-riviera/?partner=RSSLast February I found a list of websites for summer work-study adventures abroad. By May I had two months of savings and the choice between nanny in Mexico City or “domestic help” in Southern France. I thanked God for French class and Xanax as the Air France plane took off July first. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:33:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24950-734730columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNKnoxville in My Pocket: A Sojourn to the French RivieraMetroPulseknoxville-my-pocket-sojourn-french-rivieraurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24950-734730Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/jul/11/extraordinary-cup-joe/?partner=RSSA chance encounter at Pete's Coffee Shop. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24831-734695columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNExtraordinary Cup of JoeMetroPulseextraordinary-cup-joeurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24831-734695Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/jun/13/rating-downtown-knoxvilles-manly-men/?partner=RSSThe Knoxville buffet boasts a marvelous selection of manly casseroles, covering the spectrum from single to married and from BFFs to blatant objects of affection. In an effort to fulfill my community service this month, I highlight a few for consideration. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24722-734667columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNRating Downtown Knoxville's Manly MenMetroPulserating-downtown-knoxvilles-manly-menurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24722-734667Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/apr/25/ides-march-madness/?partner=RSSSports commentators had a field day with post-game, post-season analysis. I don’t know sports and I can barely write. But I damn well know courage when I see it. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24538-734618columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNThe Ides of March Madness MetroPulseides-march-madnessurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24538-734618Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/mar/28/chasca-hair-goddess/?partner=RSSI found out it was Fashion Week in Knoxville while shopping in Off Broadway Shoes. A magnificent 15-year-old creature in platform spikes of Kardashian heights whined, “These make me look faaat.” olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24419-734590columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNChasca the Hair Goddess MetroPulsechasca-hair-goddessurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24419-734590Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/feb/29/finally-coming-grips-rocky-top/?partner=RSSPopcorn? That Popcorn? Dad met Popcorn Sutton? Well yes, he did know his way around a shotgun. I just never thought about why. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24316-734562columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNFinally Coming To Grips With “Rocky Top”MetroPulsefinally-coming-grips-rocky-topurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24316-734562Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/feb/01/nancy-drew-and-bishops-ring/?partner=RSSThe name “Friends Antique and Collectibles Mall” does not do the place justice. The basement is a Man’s World full of military items, tools, and old sports equipment. The main floor boasts a dish heaven, silver (plate and sterling) begging to be polished, and vintage everything. The possibilities of hidden treasure in all this stuff is only part of what makes this place interesting. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:04:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24208-734534columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNNancy Drew and the Bishop’s RingMetroPulsenancy-drew-and-bishops-ringurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24208-734534Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/jan/04/little-doll-and-mavens/?partner=RSSI learned early on that Mavens in Wonderville are not easy to find, but Dolls are. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24104-734506columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNLittle Doll and the Mavens MetroPulselittle-doll-and-mavensurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-24104-734506Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2011/nov/23/wedding-party/?partner=RSSThis town knows how to party. Boy did I learn that at a mysterious gathering hosted by a savage couple in Powell. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-23933-734464columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNThe Wedding PartyMetroPulsewedding-partyurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-23933-734464Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2011/oct/26/our-weird-real/?partner=RSSIs this a town where “weird” has transcended into “mundane”? And just what (or who) are the standard bearers for weird in this town? olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:54:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-23818-734436columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNOur Weird Is Real MetroPulseour-weird-realurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-23818-734436Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2011/sep/28/princesses-wonderville/?partner=RSSEvery morning when I walk toward the Cave of Doom known as my office, I travel down a path flanked by a little forest of tall trees. For five seconds I feel like a princess in a Disney movie. If no one is near, I sing out loud a la Snow White: “I’m wishing… I’m wishing” and wait to hear the animals sing back. olivejkeith@gmail.com (Olive J. Keith)Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-23691-734408columns/knoxville-culture/olive-in-wondervilleOlive J. KeithKnoxville, TNThe Princesses of Wonderville MetroPulseprincesses-wondervilleurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-23691-734408Change0Usable