Holidays, Local activities

Things to do in Atlanta for the 4th of July

Our nation’s birthday is just around the corner! Many people enjoy celebrating this holiday quietly with friends or family. If that’s you, more power to you. However, many others like to go out and enjoy, among many other things, a big fireworks display on independence day. If that’s you, I’ve already done the legwork for… Read More Things to do in Atlanta for the 4th of July

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Local activities

How to bend solids – a lesson in glassblowing

I love Groupon.  From time to time I scan their deals, looking for a cheap opportunity to try something new. The most recent time I’ve done this was on a glassblowing date with my husband. What a blast! (And, when I say blast, I mean more than just the blast from the furnace that hit… Read More How to bend solids – a lesson in glassblowing

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Local activities, Travel tips

Denver inside and out

This entry marks the last of my scavenger hunt series.  Previously I’ve talked about Stray Boots, Munzees, and local Atlanta hunts that center on landmarks like Oakland Cemetery.  What all of those had in common was that they were self-guided tours.   The difference between those and this last entry is that Denver: Inside and… Read More Denver inside and out

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Local activities, Travel tips

Who says cemeteries have to be boring?

I have always loved cemeteries. Many people say I’m morbid because of that, but I don’t think so.  I don’t love funerals, of course.  Cemeteries, though…there’s something peaceful and ethereal about cemeteries.  I love walking around the tombstones and drinking in the tranquility.  As I read the tombstone headers, I try to imagine the lives… Read More Who says cemeteries have to be boring?