Books, movies and television shows for Christmas.
Welcome this new girl and her family to Decatur and see how chicken liver made it all possible.
A Brief Look at the ever expanding cycling haven of Greenville.
"State of Wonder" a must read and "Mao's Last Dancer" a curious choice from Netflix.
A quick and dirty look at the soul of a bicycle.
The process of purchasing AND renovating a home can be tough. Here's how to do it right.
Two memoirs that are quite different but both very enjoyable.
If you have ever been frustrated by waiting for your Doctor or other professionals, you need to learn how to strike back.
Books make great Christmas gifts!
Two movies that are worthy of thought and conversation. Why would someone join a cult? Look up the meaning of melancholia.
"Take Shelter" is a movie that will hold your attention. "The Abstinence Teacher" makes you wish for a more relatable situation.
Veteran shopper Alice Murray reflects on some favorite gifts and offers a Top 10 list of holiday gift ideas.
There has to be a true believer in there somewhere.
Meet an author and hear them read from their book. Check out local book stores and the Decatur Library.
Ever wonder what to do with good clothes you no longer need? Check out Mission Haven in Decatur.
Movies and books you might have missed.
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” — Thomas Jefferson
"Poetry" is a Korean movie that's well worth the effort to read subtitles and understand a complicated plot. "Unbroken" is the story of Louis Zamperini's struggle to survive during World War II.
Pressing the rewind button and re-recording the soundtrack of my life.
Finding the courage to be an authentic and encouraging voice for the voiceless.
John Cheever and other authors wrote letters and we are the richer for it. Seth Rogen actually has a legitimate job in 50/50.
Retail price promotions have gotten out of hand. Prices move up and down. It's difficult to know when to buy or where to shop for the best value.
I'm a bookworm and a movie buff. I'm interested in many kinds of books and movies that might be overlooked, like "Margaret."
Banks are on a hot seat as they try to defend the new fees for debit cards and checking accounts. This blog takes a look at what's behind this customer service failure.
How can I rediscover the comforting, childlike faith in God that I used to have before I became a cynical and critical adult?
66% of all car buyers believe buying a car is one of the most intimidating purchases they make. If you dread buying a car, you need to read this article.
Getting one year older is hard, but only if it doesn't include "H.R. Pufnstuf" reruns.
Forgiving and forgetting may both be easier said than done.
Bookzilla is back in his bunker as leaders reflect on the sixth annual AJC Decatur Book Festival Presented by DeKalb Medical.
Two free webinars for women and retirement security
If you have ever waited around the house for hours waiting for a promised delivery, you need to read this blog.
Waking up the sleeping muses and overcoming writer's block are two of the biggest hurdles writers face. I just didn't realize I'd so often do both at the same time.
More than 550 volunteers work behind the scenes and at the festival venues to make sure the AJC Decatur Book Festival Presented by DeKalb Medical runs smoothly.
Tell DeKalb County Commissioners to get their priorities straight. Tell them that clean air is more important than worrying about adult clubs' profit margins.
This blog series is dedicated to all of us in consumer land who routinely put up with stupid things that are thrust upon us that make absolutely no sense, certainly not “common sense.”
What We Need is a Women’s Revanchinst Revolution, women warriors needed, apply within.
We lose our Representative and women lose their voice at the table in the redistricting process. Speak up now!
Wine geeks and music nerds
This blog focuses on contingency planning, or the need to anticipate what you might need to do when unexpected events happen with your job, your relationships or your health.
The Mind-Wine Connection