TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has announced a goal to recruit 6,000 new employees for 430 airports nationwide by the summer of 2021. Melanie Harvey (Executive Asst Administrator for TSA) stated “we expect to screen a higher number of travelers regularly by the summer months.” Clearly, airports around the country are preparing now for a busy summer. … Read More »
What are Birria Tacos? I’m glad you asked because birria tacos seem to be all the rage around the nation and here in Atlanta. What you typically see around Atlanta (and in the U.S.) is actually a quesabirria taco. “The tortilla is dipped in birria broth and griddled, before being topped with meat and cheese and then folded into the now crunchy, red-tinged tortilla.”… Read More »
The favorite things of The Aha! Connection are back this week! We will be sharing some of our favorites each day on the Aha! Facebook page; everything from books to recipes to actual favorite things. This week, one lucky Aha! subscriber will win these highlights from our favorites:
Fave Things:
This past September I was supposed to be in Italy with my hubby celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. As you would imagine the trip was canceled but we have rescheduled for September of this year (crossing all of my fingers and toes for this trip).… Read More »
Delta just announced they are extending blocking middle seats and capping their capacity through April 30. Other airlines like Southwest and United stopped blocking middle seating after the holidays.
They are also looking at ways to make testing easier before travel by offering at-home testing and helping passengers find testing nearby. … Read More »
With international travel looking like a question mark for this summer, some may be looking at Hawaii as an option to venture further away. The Caribbean and other international destinations are currently requiring a negative Covid test to re-enter the U.S. However, the U.S. is not requiring a negative Covid test to return home from Hawaii. … Read More »
Visiting so many businesses lately has reminded me of my days in International Sales for AT&T. I had forgotten how much I love learning about small businesses and their owners/entrepreneurs. I will admit though that it is a little more fun knowing I do not have to close a sale to meet my quota at the end of these friendly AHA meetings!… Read More »
Covid has taught us all many things, but perhaps patience is at the top of the list! The “wait and see” mentality has become a requirement for our sanity. I know many of you are tired of being stuck in your homes or of feeling like your days are on repeat. Traveling fulfills the need many of us have for variety in life. … Read More »
Am I missing something? I am surrounded by a trend in parents turning their head or even worst, making alcohol accessible to their teens. I keep hearing “they are going to do it anyway, at least this way I know they are in my home.” This seems crazy to me, but now I am questioning if maybe I am doing something wrong as a parent.… Read More »
Update: I just realized I failed to mention the amazing Liz Green. She was so wonderful to me and my family when I had preschoolers at DBP and her daughter Candace even taught my youngest in the 4 year old class! Liz was out of the office on the date of my tour but she was the person who spear headed the science lab and carefully chose the animals and everything to include in it.… Read More »
The sauce is what makes the margarita pizza from Pizza Jeans so perfect. I was worried when it was the only cheese pizza they offered because my children have refused the same pie at other places.… Read More »
I will admit that ice-cream is not one of my weaknesses. I like it but I can easily do without it. However, my hubby is ADDICTED to ice-cream. So my oldest and I were getting ready to leave TGM and he decided to see if he could find a new ice-cream place to grab some ice-cream for Dad. … Read More »
My oldest and I decided to head towards Sandy Springs for a date night dinner chatting along the way about where to go. When I suggested we try the new location of The General Muir (TGM), he was immediately all in. Both of us have been to the Emory location and to their West Egg Cafe in Westside and love their food. … Read More »
In case you have not noticed, Peggy and I are bound and determined to get fitter in 2021! Last week, we took Marshall Millikan up on another great fitness opportunity by accepting his invitation to visit The Exercise Coach. He promised us an amazing 20-minute workout. TWENTY MINUTES? … Read More »
