Anniversaries
Today is the two-year anniversary of the day the house burned. (As it happened, it’s also the anniversary of wedding my ex). So, I’m going to take some time for looking back on what...
Tagged: Georgia
A Rollercoaster Named Overwhelmed
My writing has drifted out to sea in the rush to get the house ready for move in. For over a month, the floors have been a plague and we’ve had to go out...
Tripping Thrift
Thrift stores, they’re a new store every day right? That same river you can’t step in twice? Yet, like that river they’re constantly the same while changing. There’s always the promise of adventure. You...
Our 80% Bernina Bookcase
I headed off in pursuit of a Bernina (sewing machine) advertised on Craigslist in an attempt to replace my long lost love. It was just one more small step in the whole distressing sewing...
Charlie Brown’s Field Goal
I’m feeling really down today. It’s been a tough week. A real estate agent called and asked me to re-make an offer that I made back when her listing was new. I had an...
Crying In the Tax Office
It’s strange how some things that shouldn’t hit hard do, and others that should don’t. Maybe it’s a matter of expectations, or how much reserve strength you have. Sometimes you just can’t really figure...
The Weather in Atlanta Goes to Eleven.
by Russ 11 Alive is crackin’ me up. Here’s how- Our Atlanta area NBC affiliate, 11 Alive, has come up with a new marketing plan. They have dubbed their weather department The Weather Information...
Interrupted by a Screech, or Not
Last week I heard about more “Driving While Texting” accidents than ever before. The problem has drawn heavy attention from lawmakers and law practitioners. Oprah is talking about it. The Georgia legislature is looking...
Goodwill and the Economy Co-Evolve
by Karen As a long-time supporter of thrift stores and Goodwill, both as a donor of stuff and as a customer, I was glad to see some of the savvy marketing and new technology...
Sweet SweetWater
by Karen How many times can you say that you are a fan of a company when you don’t even use the product? I think SweetWater Brewery is great. I even like their motto...