Riding through Life with Ladies on Spokes

The concept of true friendship has been a subject of interest for all the greatest minds, from Cicero to Socrates to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Perhaps Emerson captured the spirit perfectly, insisting that when friendships are real, “they are not glass threads or frost-work, but the solidest thing we know.”
The members of the Fayette and Coweta [...]

97 Days (and Ways) to Play

Last Saturday night, after the kids were in bed, I decided to head to McDonald’s for an ice cream.  So what?  It was a craving.  Anyway, as I flipped on the light at the front door, I caught a glimpse of something black and ropelike lying just beyond my potted plants.  It was a snake.  I caught my breath, [...]

Water Your Mind – READ

“Water Your Mind—READ” is this summer’s theme for adults at the Peachtree City Public Library.  Read a new genre, join a book discussion, attend a program on container gardening and more.  The 2010 Summer Reading Program is open to adults ages 18 and older, with programs, prizes, and book discussions.  The adult program will run concurrently [...]

Explore Line Creek Nature Area

If you follow my blog – especially my series ”Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40″ – you know I’ve been spending a lot of time at the gym.  Now that spring is finally here I’ve been looking for ways our family can exercise together and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time.  Need another reason to [...]

Oh, Mexico: Part II

Hola chicas!  It’s been a while since my last post.  I just needed a break…from everything.  I was hoping Joyce hadn’t deactivated my account – thanks, Joyce!  It’s been a taxing year with both my husband and I working full-time again.  I know I should be thankful that we both have jobs in this economy, but balancing work [...]

First few months of the year are great time to travel

The first few months of the year are a fantastic time for savvy travelers to find great deals on airfare, hotels and attractions while simultaneously experiencing top destinations in a whole new way.

Debbie Britt paves the new way to age: With attitude!

She’s a high octane woman on a daily mission. The Executive Director of Fayette Senior Services, Debbie Britt challenges our conventional attitudes toward aging. This is not your Grandma’s senior center.

Happy Halloween!

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A few links to some fun Halloween crafts:
Feather Boa Spider
Cute but Simple Pipe Cleaner Spider
Spirit Jugs (adorable ghost lanterns made from milk jugs)
Origami Bat

At the movies…

Where the Wild Things Are

This was the opening weekend for Where the Wild Things Are, the movie based on Maurice Sendak’s 1963 classic children’s book. The film is directed by Spike Jonze, director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation.
The LA Times gives the film a negative review.
The New York Times gives a more [...]

The Top 10 Reasons Fall is the Best Season

This week, the early morning temperatures dropped down into the low fifties, inspiring me to write about my favorite season of the year.  Here, in no particular order, are a few of my favorite things about autumn.
1. A warm, cozy sweater on a crisp morning. Smelling the bite of frost in the air. Sitting on [...]

Fun and Learning with Kids in the Kitchen

It’s fun, it’s messy, and it means time with an adult–no wonder most kids love to cook. Here’s how to make the most out of cooking with a pint-size helper.

Geocaching with family is new way to get fit

Geocaching is an activity that’ll promote physical and mental fitness, while appealing to a broad range of interests and ages in your family. It is an outdoor treasure-hunting game where participants seek hidden containers called “geocaches” located all around.