I love this series and the colorful, delightful characters. Interestingly enough, I’ve been to all of the places that Wendy writes about in this series which makes it so much fun for me! Wendy and I have become acquainted through a few book events and over spring break she introduced me to a friend of hers in Islamorada so that my hubby and I could detour from the DHS Varsity Baseball trip in Ft.… Read More »
Please remember that pre-2016 Audra NEVER worked out. I walked my dog daily but never for long distances or at a swift pace. I’m busy…dreadfully busy… but taking care of my body and making time for exercise never made it to the top of my priority list. 2016 Audra is hooked on exercise. I feel great, my clothes fit better, and I’m slowly (but surely) losing all the pounds I gained due to my summer 2015 health issues. … Read More »
Brookhaven announces plans for parks improvement
Brookhaven’s Parks & Recreation Director Brian Borden announced at the March 22 City Council Work Session the first park slated to be completed as part of the park master plans. “We are proud to announce that the first park that we are going to [complete is] Clack’s Corner,” he said.… Read More »
Note from Audra: I had never heard of this book until Christina told me she wanted to write a review about it. After reading the title and Christina’s review I’m convinced it was written for me!… Read More »
“Miracles From Heaven” begins with voice-over narration from Christy Beam (played by Jennifer Garner), a Fort Worth mom who explains that a miracle is defined as an unexpected, positive event that cannot be explained by science. Of course, in reality, that’s only part of the definition. Any unexplained, welcome situation necessarily needs the person or people involved in the event itself to decide that it’s a miracle. … Read More »
I haven’t read anything this week to give you a personal “book of the week” but did see an ADORABLE movie that is a great choice for family movie night. This movie presents so many opportunities for great discussions with your children, plus it is entertaining and fantastic! It’s “free” if you have Netflix: Little Boy.… Read More »
Buy Now Book review by DHS Junior, Christy Holloway The Dunwoody High School Book Club chose to read The Rain by Virginia Bergin for the month of February. This slightly sci-fi novel is narrated by sassy and expressive Ruby who documents her experience when the rain turns poisonous.… Read More »
Let me start by telling you that this is the first time I’ve ever read a Stephen King novel. Sure, I know he is brilliant but my brain thinks horror when I see his name on a book and horror just isn’t my genre. But my workout and reading buddy, Beth, was raving about it and I almost always like what she suggests. … Read More »
All of the women who won the class with Beth, Jose, and me had a GREAT time on Friday. Jose set up a fun class that took the girls on a circuit similar to what he organizes for Beth and me each week. As usual, Jose wonderfully managed the myriad of fitness levels in the group and nobody felt overwhelmed, stupid or bored! … Read More »
The Aha! Connection had our staff holiday party in February this year. It was very relaxing, we all got mani/pedi’s at The Nails of Dunwoody (next to The Dunwoody Tavern) and then went to eat at the YUMMY new Sandy Springs restaurant, il Giallo Osteria. It was wonderful because all of the AHA Gang tested nail polish colors for me.… Read More »
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In November I chose Mary Kubica’s debut novel, The Good Girl as “my book” to host my neighborhood book club discussion. We all loved it and you can see our review here. One of my neighbors liked it so much that she immediately purchased Kubica’s 2nd novel and shared it with me when she finished. … Read More »
Would you let your husband throw a bachelor party in your home? If you said yes, read this book and you might reconsider your answer!
In The Guest Room, Kristin agrees to let her husband, Richard, host his brother’s bachelor party.… Read More »
I could barely raise my arms to wash my hair this morning but believe it or not I still like Jose. Beth and I have been working out at UFC Gym twice per week for about 6 weeks now. … Read More »
Book review by Abby Chambless, Dunwoody High School Book Club
For the month of January, the Dunwoody High Book Club decided to read Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Andrew Wiggin, aka Ender, is a young boy who was sent to a training academy in space to learn how to battle an alien race known as “Buggers”.… Read More »
