Former Smoker Speaks Out on the Dangers of Smoking

The Great American SmokeOut is Thursday, November 15. Recently, Ms. Tina Long, a former smoker, stopped by the Health Department to talk with Ed Jones, Health Department Health Promotion Coordinator.

The Orphan Nation and How You Can Help Kids Get a Passport Out of It!

153 Million. It's the size of the Orphan Nation. And you can help a child get a passport out of it. Read more to learn how...

What to Buy a Dude: A Woman's Guide

In response to Lori Duff's piece on how to shop for a woman, here's some helpful intel on how to shop for a dude.

Holiday Shopping Guide for Men

A public service announcement to help men avoid sleeping on the couch until March due to their holiday purchases.

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your Local, State, and Federal Legislatures and obtain Proclamations from them, Designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.

Misery Loves Chocolate

I am an unapologetic stress eater. They call it comfort food for a reason, folks.

Why the Republicans continue to lose

reasons that social issues prevent republicans from winning

The Radically Right Thing To Do

President Obama won big last night. Why I think the GOP needs to go back to the drawing board.

An Election Day Disappointment

Election Day was disappointing for me, but not for why you would think.

Nutrition is Fundamental

If we want to change the obesity epidemic, we have to make a change. Nutrition Education is the key!

Election Day Potstirring

Some reminders we need in light of this current political climate.

See You At the Poll

Some little known "facts" to help inform your voting today.

Happily Ever After???

Do we really want our daughters to grow up disobedient and willing to throw themselves at the first cute guy they see, just like Ariel, the Little Mermaid did?

Todd Bashuk, MD

If anyone has any questions pertaining to OB/GYN, just shoot me a note and I'll do my best to give you current and accurate information. I look forward to getting to know the people of Loganville.

Exceptional Kids, Exceptional Athletes

Find out how you can help with a new program for special needs athletes.

Ask Kristy

Learn more about Kristy Olds, get her advise for high cholesterol, and find out more details on the Move Your Body Transformation Program.

Honor Our Veterans on Nov. 11th in Loganville

Citizens are invited to honor our military at a cermony on November 11, 2012 at 11:00am. Seating will be provided at Loganville City Hall for the 2nd annual Veterans Day Ceremony.

I Am Democracy

I voted today. And I got a lot more out of it than just an hour's worth of Twitter jokes.

A Nation of Halloweenies

Walking from house to house and trick or treating is really fun. Notice I said *walking*, and not *driving*.

The Storm Before the Storm

In the wake of Sandy's destruction, some questions to consider about next Tuesday.

Is It Legal?

David Staples, candidate for Public Service Commission, discusses the legality of certain types of campaign contributions.

An Important Announcement from the Department of Really Obvious Things

Just who are these really obvious public service announcements for? Do we really need to be told these things in order to survive as a species?

My Tree Grows in Grayson

This is a blog post about a tree, and the idea of beauty. You might want to skip it. It's kind of weird.

The Blessings of the Journey

Reflections over nine years of life together with my best friend.

The Peace of the Cynic

We've been to the doctor a lot lately with the kids. And strangely, I'm at peace about it all.

Tribulation, or Manipulation Trail?

Could the Tribulation Trail style events be more accurately termed Manipulation Trail?

Customer No-Service

Doesn't it seem obvious that when you are having a sofa delivered that you might want it delivered INSIDE, and not standing on end blocking the door to your business?

A Step of Faith

Some thoughts on feeling my way through a leap of faith...

The Shrewd Capitalist and The Two-Sided Coin

If the American Dream means having your needs met, then why wouldn't people cheat the system?

Finding Toothpaste in a Haystack

I understand how you can lose your keys. I understand how you can lose your mind. But how on Earth do you lose something like toothpaste or a hairbrush?

Why I Read Bad Books

I read popular books to understand what everyone is talking about. But why on Earth are these horrible books bestsellers?

What Happens On November 7th?

If this is indeed a game-changing election, how will a victory by your candidate change you?

Bring Back Standards, not Standard's!

If we can't demand standards for even the simplest of things, how can we expect them for the things that really matter?

Raising A Better Tomorrow

Someone asked me yesterday how I plan to raise a better child. The answer is painfully simple: teach them to think.

Ziplining in the Rain

What happens when a middle aged woman goes ziplining in the rain? Fun, that's what. And thank goodness no one had a camera.

Whither PBS?

PBS funding continues to be a topic of conversation. A few thoughts from someone who came of age under the Public Broadcasting System.

A Few Words About My Conversion

Something strange happened to me on Sunday. A testimony from the GFL Cheer Off.

How Many Kids Does It Take To Turn Off A Light In The Kitchen?

As hard as life can be at times, I think laughing is a necessity to good mental health, and kids come with a built-in supply of it. It's free...and the only thing the government can't tax.

The Perfect Parental Response

My daughter is in a Cheer-Off competition this weekend. I have the perfect response for her, win or lose.

Murphy's Law? Hah! Duff's Law is worse.

Behind the scenes of the important, glamorous, and mundane are disaster upon disaster. Luckily, I have a good poker face.