From the heartland
I know, it often feels like the most stressful time of the year rather than the most wonderful time of the year. Given that it is now two days away, you are either basically ready or basically screwed, in which case you won’t have time to read this post. I love, love Christmas but […]
Read More Rediscovering the Magic of ChristmasIf you have not heard, the city of Atlanta has embarked on a massive, in-town, transportation and economic re-development project called the Atlanta BeltLine. By paving over the old railroad tracks that circle the city, the vision is to create a 22-mile loop of trails and parks, linking 45 neighborhoods. The corridor is designed to […]
Read More Riding the Atlanta BeltLineWe all know Leo’s, those with birthdays between late July and late August. We describe them as Leaders, Strong, Centers of Attention, Ambitious, Loyal, Stubborn, and hating criticism. Leo’s love the Sun. You definitely want a Leo or two in your corner. Their fiery personalities give them their boundless energy as well as there surprising […]
Read More The Truth About Leo’sHave you seen this latest craze? Darts but with axes? Sounds silly but it’s “like totally awesome!” This is not for small kids, but older teens (15+) and adults of all ages will love it. The instructors are great and you get a lot of practice before the tournament begins. It’s a classic tournament bracket […]
Read More Real Girls Throw AxesReady? Set? Go! Summer officially starts today. 92 days of Summer fun! Let’s not waste them. It always feels easier to eat more healthy foods and exercise more during Summer because it just feels good, like you are playing, like you are on vacation, even when you are working every day. The sun is up […]
Read More Seize SummerGo away Winter – you’ve overstayed your welcome this year! We’ve been freezing in Atlanta pretty much non-stop since before Thanksgiving. I know I should not complain as the North East is about to get hit with like the third Noreaster in the last two weeks. I’ve only been in one Noreaster, it was when I […]
Read More Who’s Ready for SpringMy oldest son started college this past Fall – he went far away from Georgia to the west side of South Dakota. He is off pursuing a dream with determination. As a parent, it’s hard to let them go and you hope you’ve done your job and given them confidence, wings, and some common sense. […]
Read More To my brothers, slow down. Please.I’m a bit obsessed with Thanksgiving gravy. Turkey, potatoes, and stuffing are really just transport mechanisms. I have to have portobello mushroom gravy made by this little gourmet deli by my office. You have to order early. Seriously, I travel with it. If I’m coming to your house for Thanksgiving, the gravy’s coming with me. […]
Read More It’s All About The GravySorry, I’ve been offline – with any free time, spent hurricane watching, from the heartbreaking devastation Harvey delivered to the forming of and then devastation of Irma. I have never seen so many spaghetti models in my life! I’m not sure there ever was one that ended up being right. We’ve had east coast evacuees […]
Read More The F Word for Floridians is H for HurricancesThat’s 20 years of marriage to the same person, just to be clear. Keep falling in love with the same person. Every relationship has its ups and downs, and we are certainly not the same people we were 20 years ago, but somehow we keep managing to fall for each other. Soul mates? Whether or […]
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