my journey, destination unknown
Tonight, Camille and I drove over to GPB by Georgia Tech to hear Rick Steves talk about travel in Europe. People kept asking Camille, the only kid there, if she was planning a trip to Europe. Not knowing how to say “I’ve been a dozen times.” she shyly shrugged and said she was there at…
I went out early to get some coffee and found the roads closed for the marathon. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen Decatur this quiet before …
The girls and I went out to Swirlin’ Twirlin’ for “Irish Mint” frozen yogurt and then wandered around the square in order to see what was happening. So many people were out that we almost felt like we were on Bourbon Street, not Ponce!!
A month ago (terribly cliche, but my time sure does fly!) the girls and I spent a few days in Myrtle Beach with friends at our “usual” hotel. The girls enjoyed playing at MagiQuest, eating room service dinner and playing on the beach. A simple, true break. Well, other than the fact that I worked…
After dinner at Ted’s (read Chloe’s review), we went for a short stroll up W PdL.
We ventured down to Ted’s Montana Grill on the ground floor of our building for the first time, and here’s what Chloe had to say about it: Service is friendly. The root beer float is good. The macaroni is okay. We could come back again. That bison is freaking me out.
“Mom, I have a science project that is for extra credit. I don’t want to do it.” Two days later: “Everybody else is doing it, and people will think I’m stupid if I don’t do it.” Next day: “I left the instructions at home.” Next day: “I left the plants at the cabin.” So, two…
Most of the day was quite nice in Decatur. But then, it was time for me to go out and pick Chloe up. And that’s whn the tiny, powerful storm hit. Soaked to my knees.
Whenever we head up to Blue Ridge, Chloe begs to go to the “Toccoaside”, the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant just down the street form the cabin. Unfortunately, her favorite restaurant was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. Chloe was devastated to hear this sad news. This weekend while we were in Blue Ridge, we drove…
At the Burra Burra Mine Site …
I heard: “Mom, Ms. S. is leaving, and we’re going to have a surprise going away party for her. I volunteered to bring cookies.” So, after dropping Chloe at gymnastics, I stopped by Baby Kroger to see what I could find. If you’v ever been to Baby Kroger, you know what a challenge that can…
After we stayed up late so camille could bake cookies for Chloe’s class (more on that later), Chloe fell asleep in my bed. As usual, Gazoo found her way to cuddle Chloe. I have no idea why that cat loves Chloe so much, but she really does…
I keep thinking about what I wrote the other day in Yeah, I’m a Decaturite now. and why. I think I was probably overly harsh. I was feeling hurt and lashed out. Why has Decatur always “rubbed me the wrong way” and why am I so reluctant to embrace it now that I live here?…
Personally, I’ve been up and down. I have been feeling sick on and off for almost a month now. Today I finally took my temperature. One thermometer says 99.8, the other 102. Maybe I need to buy another one? This not feeling well has interfered with my ability to execute Project41. I don’t have the…
Me, a Decaturite? I have a hard time admitting it, and I surely never thought I’d see the day. But today I voted in Decatur for the first time. And I also saw this plate on my car for the first time — a Subaru with a Decatur front plate — how unique (not). I’m…
It was a lovely day in Decatur today as the girls and I walked about taking care of errands.
Today, not only did the girls and I get in a nice hike at Arabia Mountain, but Camille also helped me straighten out my Instagram issues. Hopefully, I’ll start using it a little more now!!
A few weeks ago, we packed up Evie for a weekend trip and headed to Florence Marina State Park along the Chattahoochee where it is Lake George/Eufaula and separates Alabama and Georgia. To get there, we crossed into Alabama and then back into Georgia, and I had no idea what time it was all weekend…
You’d think that at after four decades and multiple degrees, it would be the first thing that pops in my head when faced with an overwhelming or even just plain old confusing task. A big project is hanging over my head. I’m hyperventilating, seeing no way to tackle something this large. How can I get…
This morning, I got right down to work after getting Chloe up and fed. Work out of the way, I took care of my other, now greatly reduced projects. And, when I was done, it was still before noon. Noon!! As Wednesday is the day that Camille and I try out a new Decatur restaurant,…