Alison
Alison is a Florida transplant who came to Atlanta just in time for the '96 Olympics. She married her husband Travis that same year and is the proud mama of two grown children, Carolyn and Emory. She is a 5th grade teacher, graphic designer, and an avid rooster enthusiast. She enjoys blogging, watching her kids follow their dreams, and spending as much time as possible on her back deck.
The Lion in the Cage:: Dealing with Toxic People
The name of the class was "Bloom Yourself," an intuitive painting workshop that promised "plunging into your own inner creative volcano." This was absolutely...
Finding Your Wings
Finding Your Wings
Look at this exquisite print - it was created by the famous naturalist and ornithologist, John James Audubon. He is renowned for...
Happy Galentine’s Day: Women-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta
"Uteruses before duderuses…Ovaries before brovaries." - Leslie Knope
Welcome to Galentine's Day ladies! Make your plans for Monday, February 13 - it's our day to...
Finding My Word of the Year
Finding My Word of the Year
New Year's Eve 2022
I received a text from my 22-year-old daughter with her 2023 "resolutions." I immediately sat down...
Don’t be S.A.D. – Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
I know all the signs - it's just a tiny bit too chilly to sit outside. Or the sky gets eerily dark too early...
My 50th Birthday Un-Bucket List
It's about to happen ya'll! In just a few more tick-tocks, I'll hit the BIG 5-0. Many have gone before me, as my friend...
Back-to-School Time: How to Get Back Into the Grind
Well, that was fast! Summer is already over and school is back in session. For me, the prep is minimal. My daughter is a...
When Good Intentions Go Up In Flames
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions"
And good intentions I had. The day was perfectly planned - my husband and I were...
My Fabulous Fourth of July Care Package
My son just finished his first year of college and is living in New York City this summer for an internship. One of the...
Love the One You’re With
Love the One You're With
There is a Stephen Stills song called "Love The One You're With," about appreciating what's in front of you, and...