Nowadays, it seems every day is a national holiday. Whether it’s National Wiggle Your Toes Day on the 6th or National Tell a Joke Day on the 16th, there’s a lot to celebrate throughout the month of August.
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As a kid, one of my favorite things was waking up early on Saturdays to watch cartoons (the good ole days before sleep deprivation). There was no other like Winnie-the-Pooh, and thankfully, Disney hasn’t modernized it one bit. While some characters have turned into visually frenzied animations with bad attitudes, the soft-spoken Pooh remains a classic.
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For weeks I was excited about the royal wedding – planning a viewing party, watching every show, devouring every article. I couldn’t get enough.
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Memorial Day brings to mind cookouts, parades and an excuse for a three-day weekend. But do you know the true meaning behind the day?
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Growing up, every Sunday was “dodo” day, a weekly tradition where we sat around the table eating bagels followed by, you guessed it, donuts (Atkins would not approve). Sadly this tradition has tapered off over the years, but my love for those hot, delicious circles hasn’t.
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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re like me, you’re in need of a cocktail to celebrate. One of my favorite go-to recipes is Bobby Flay’s Watermelon Tequila Cocktail.
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Jazz is America’s only original art form, a surprisingly little-known fact. Queue the Atlanta Jazz Festival, started in the late ‘70s by Mayor Maynard Jackson as a way to celebrate the rich history of jazz and its place in Atlanta’s history.
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Stuffy conference rooms and boring networking events are becoming a thing of the past. Businesses are looking for ways to encourage creativity, impress new clients, onboard and boost team morale.
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The 10th anniversary iPhone X will come with hundreds of new features – including edge-to-edge display and facial recognition – so it comes as no surprise that everyone is jumping at the chance to upgrade. But due to limited availability, it might be a while before you can get your hands on one.
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Many view dining out as the perfect opportunity to disconnect from technology for an hour or two, but at Midtown’s newest restaurant, you’ll be encouraged to do just the opposite.
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This beautiful fall weather offers the perfect opportunity to get outside and explore your state. The best way to do that: scenic hikes. Check out a few of these, which range from short and simple to more intense, and are all doable (driving and hiking time) in a day!
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The Empire Building, a 117-year-old building still standing in Downtown Atlanta, has a morbid past.
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In the summer, Atlantans flock to the nearest body of water to take refuge from the heat. Back in the day, that place was Lake Abana.