And just like that, the school summer holiday is over. Students are back in classes, buses and traffic are back, and new student experiences have begun. All the “first day” social media posts have populated the news feeds. Excitement and anxieties are present for students, parents, teachers and school administrators, all looking for success in education. With the horrific … [Read more...]
Fall Is Coming, But It’s Not Here Just Yet
Labor Day often is touted as the traditional “end of summer,” and, according to the calendar, autumn officially starts with the fall equinox at 10:29 a.m. on Sept. 22. But our summer season in Georgia extends a little bit longer. Still, the days are getting shorter, and that is beginning to have an effect. We almost can see the end of our long and brutally hot summer. For … [Read more...]
The ABCs of Flooring
From Wood and Carpet, to Tile and Luxury Vinyl Plank Kids are back in school, learning their ABCs. Did you know there are ABCs of flooring, too? Read on to learn about some of my favorite floors. Next month, we’ll finish the alphabet with more of my favorite flooring terms. A is for area rugs. An area rug is simply a carpet that is finished around the edges, often much … [Read more...]
‘Live Your Best Life’
Silver Comet Village Offers Connection to Outdoors Silver Comet Village, a senior living community in Powder Springs, offers independent living, assisted living and memory support, and is connected to the community in a unique way - one the executive director says isn’t available in any other senior living community. A private entrance connects the sprawling 7-acre complex … [Read more...]
Waiting Is Important Part of God’s Plan
Waiting. We don’t like to wait. We don’t like lines; we don’t like traffic. We like things that are quick. We love instant. We live in a microwave world. We hate the phrases “not yet” and “not now.” We even have turned the phrase “I can’t wait” into a positive statement: I can’t wait to see you. I can’t wait to go on vacation. I can’t wait for Christmas! I’m sure many, … [Read more...]