Those of you who follow me on Instagram may have seen an unusual photo on Christmas Eve, me and my two sisters covered head to toe in mud. And my explanation is no less unusual than your first impression. I've already written about it on This Is My South, but more from a guide standpoint than casual … [Read more...] about A Merry Mud Bog Christmas
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Scuba Diving at the Georgia Aquarium
Since getting my open water certification back in Cairns, Australia, I've been wanting to go scuba diving again. Years ago I heard about Andi of My Beautiful Adventures' experiences scuba diving at the Georgia Aquarium right here in my landlocked home town and immediately added it to my Life … [Read more...] about Scuba Diving at the Georgia Aquarium
A Local’s Guide to Little Five Points
I've been visiting the quirky Atlanta neighborhood of Little Five Points since I got my driver's license at sixteen. The Venice Beach-like suburb was like no place this suburban girl had ever seen. Between the pierced and tattooed punks and the dreadlocked homeless people, Little Five is not short … [Read more...] about A Local’s Guide to Little Five Points
Photo Friday: Decatur, GA
A few weeks ago, Sammi and I drove over to Decatur, a hip neighborhood in Atlanta, for me to research an article and to keep us busy. Sammi has been working at a 4 H Center an hour south of town and hasn't gotten as many hours as she wants, so she spends a lot of time at home. I still haven't … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Decatur, GA
Support Local Arts at Home and Abroad
This month, I lost a place that was very dear to me, a second home of sorts. Theatre in the Square, a community theater in my hometown of Marietta, Georgia, closed its doors after 30 years. I spent four years of my life in their Teen Ensemble, where I studied drama under director Susan Reid, met … [Read more...] about Support Local Arts at Home and Abroad