We got the Greenlight Card for John last year on his 14th birthday. We did a fair amount of research before deciding on this one and, almost a year into using it, are so happy with it! He has a set monthly allowance. When he earns or is given money outside of that, he gives… Read More
Well, who would have thought a hurricane in Atlanta would put us out of commission. Only in 2020, right?! Zeta made her way through our part of town in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The power going out woke me up around 4AM. When I started to hear trees fall around the neighborhood by… Read More
Oh, happy day! Middle school has returned in person and we are thrilled! We kicked things off with our first day of school breakfast…. round two! This was the first, and hopefully the last, time we trade in school busses and apples for spiders, ghosts and jack ‘o lanterns. I asked Whit for one adjective… Read More
We spent our Friday evening playing nine holes in an adult only Halloween event! We pulled together our Caddyshack costumes just two days before, thanks to Amazon. It’s not every day you get to “golf” with Lady Liberty. I say that in quotes, because the ladies were mostly just along for the ride. :-) It… Read More
My social media today is flooded with postings of people that miss the America of September 12, 2001. As horrific as 9/11 was, I too miss how we were united in the aftermath. The only thing that mattered was each other. Americans first. Americans forever. I don’t think most adult Americans will ever wake up… Read More
It’s Daddy-O’s birthday!! Here’s a never before seen throwback of the OG O Family. :-) While there have been many disappointments this year, the one that hits me hardest is not spending time with my parents. I loved hearing about his low-key day, and just couldn’t stop thinking about how much I wish I could… Read More
The men in my family are the hardest people to buy for by a landslide. I have had my eye on the Life Belt from Smathers & Branson for a long, long time. It went on sale in February and I took the plunge and ordered it for Honey, thinking we’d give it to him… Read More