Everyone has a favorite pair of jeans. You know the ones that fit perfectly and make you feel awesome when you wear them? The ones you hold on to even when they don’t fit anymore because you keep hoping that someday you’ll be able to get those puppies over your thighs again. Mine are a pair of Joe’s Jeans that I bought about 10 years ago.… Read More »
by Kate Asbury Larkin
These aren’t that hard, people!
There: An adverb meaning “in” or “at that place” or a pronoun used to introduce a sentence or clause.
Their: Possessive of the pronoun they.
Note from Audra: Kate Asbury Larkin is a friend of mine from my hometown of Opelika, Alabama. I have been truly inspired and completely entertained by her grammar lessons posted on Facebook this month. I read more email than you can imagine so I see grammar mistake pet peeves more often than most. I also write to large audiences for a living…..so… Read More »
This one is for all of my fellow class of 2017 parents. The UGA and GA Southern kids are mostly nestled safely in their dorm rooms and the girls are in the middle of sorority rush. One friend texted me crying from her child’s bedroom in Dunwoody today. Gosh this is hard. That same friend told me I need to get this book. … Read More »
A funny thought popped into my head as I was packing for my trip to Ireland and trying to decide what book to download for the long plane ride. My thought: “What if I read a novel set in Ireland?”
I googled this and of course Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes rose to the top but alas, I’ve read that one and I wanted something lighter anyway. … Read More »
The Land of Silence is a gripping, oftentimes disturbing tale of wicked lies and unthinkable acts. This Slingblade meets The Boy Who Cried Wolf story is sure to arouse thoughtful discussion and, perhaps, some unsettling conclusions.
Order now at http://www.jmichaeldew.org by clicking the link beneath the image of the book cover.… Read More »
Book Review by Tyler Sacks, DHS Senior – Class of 2018
Lightning flashes. Coils spark. A large lifeform stirs on a slab that is surrounded with various gadgets and medical equipment. The creature sits upright and lets out a groan. He then stands, towering at 8-ft. tall, covered in dark green skin, with metal bolts protruding from either side of his head, which is covered in jet black hair.… Read More »
Hampton + Hudson, located in bustling Inman Park, is hosting its first Brunch + Books featuring author, actor and musician Val Emmich and his debut novel, The Reminders, on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Beginning at 1 p.m., Val will be reading, signing copies of his newest novel and performing live music from the soundtrack. Guests are also invited to nosh on Executive Chef Savannah Sasser’s full brunch menu including local favorites like the Chicken Benny and the Bees Knees Burger.… Read More »
I don’t really think of summer as swim suit season because I hardly ever wear one. My kids are old enough to go to the pool alone, heck one is a lifeguard! When I do go swimming, I don’t really mind that my suit is a tankini with a cute skirt rather than a bikini that requires a Brazilian wax. … Read More »
Fast forward to mid-July. … Read More »
It was a super-hero weekend for my family. I love super heroes. In fact, I’m a HUGE Wonder Woman fan and even have a WW Halloween costume and WW luggage tags! And, my boys’ first sleeping bags were Spider-Man themed.
So here’s my quick take on these two latest comic book movie stars on the big screen:
Wonder Woman was good. … Read More »
Note from Audra: This is an interesting, thought provoking article in the AJC about race, drugs, and prison written by one of my favorite authors. She’s actually the first author I convinced to come to my house for a book club meeting many years ago when we read Gods in Alabama.
Personal Journeys: Paths not taken
The first person I see at the maximum security women’s prison is the sergeant.… Read More »
