Another year older, another year wiser… This year I celebrated by birthday in style, at the French American Brasserie in downtown Atlanta. Such decadence! We started with a champagne toast, before moving onto a spicy red, selected for us by our host, owner Cindy Brown. From there, I did my best to answer the question: “Is it possible to have too much of a good thing?” First, I ordered foie[…]
Happy New Year everyone! I started my year off right with a delicious dose of culture — by visiting the new Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit at the High Museum. I took an engineer friend of mine, who was eager to go because he calls Da Vinci one of the first engineers. The sketch above is just one example of the great man’s work. Historians tell us that Da Vinci spent[…]
Nothing beats seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child. And this holiday, I had the huge honor to interview the children of diplomats serving in “unaccompanied’ posts overseas. The posts are unaccompanied, because they’re too dangerous for children. So those families stay home, and often, celebrate the holidays without their loved one. To help take their mind off it this year, the State Department invited all the families for[…]
I don’t know about you all, but I am ready for a break from shopping! Mall walking is great and all, but if you’re ready for a work out that will really get you in the Christmas Spirit I highly recommend ice skating. Our annual Better Mornings Christmas outing this year was at the St. Regis in Buckhead, where they’ve set up a skating rink next to the pool! $30[…]
My sides are still hurting today from laughing so hard at “Scroog In Rouge” last night. Seen Scrooge before? Not like this you haven’t. Three actors play the rolls of 17 different characters — quite a feat. But the best part is they include the audience in all the “back stage” antics it takes to pull it off. If runs through December 27th at the 14th Street Playhouse. Do yourself[…]
“If Earl Woods were alive today, Tiger would not be in the situation that he is.” That’s the analysis of Atlanta sportscaster Gil Tyree, a man who has spent time with both Tiger Woods and his father over the past 20 years. “Earl could smell a bad seed a mile off and he protected his ‘Tiger-Cub,’” said Tyree. This contention is supported by Fred Mitchell, the man who co-wrote Earl[…]
When was the last time you roasted a marshmallow? I did last night at the St. Regis in Buckhead. I am now so in the Christmas spirit! They just unveiled their new, temporary skating rink. And to celebrate, they put out a chocolate spread fit for a king. A full blown marshmallow tree served as decoration next to the out door fire place. But the sugar didn’t end there. They[…]
I love the day before Thanksgiving! Getting ready today took extra long because I couldn’t help myself from chatting with everyone about their holiday plans. We’re all in such a good mood. And to top it off, this little guy showed up at my desk! The folks at Bloomingdales are so good. First, they provided the clothes for one of our Ambush Makeovers recently. Then they send me this little[…]
It’s not often that you meet a former Miss USA! I met Lynnette Cole today during one of our ambush makeovers. She’s now the international spokes person for Pur Minerals cosmetics, so she did the makeup. We ambushed a busy mom, so the Pur Minerals line is perfect for her — foundation, concealer, SPF and finishing powder, all in one product! Add to that some of their silky smooth eyeliner,[…]
After months of preparation, the Celebrity Dance Challenge finally took place last night with amazing success. Sub-titled “Dancing For Self-Esteem” the event benefitted the Eating Disorder Information Network, or EDIN. My dance partner, Clifton Pierce, and I performed to the song “Freakum Dress” by Beyonce. These amazing photos are courtesy of my friend, Scott Reeves. You can also check out video of the performance. Truly a night I will NEVER[…]