Imagine the Possibilities

As New Year's Day approached and then quickly passed, I pondered the typical rationale of a resolution to achieve one or more specific goals for the year and made a decision to take a different approach.

res-o-lu-tion [rez-uh-loo-sh uh n] a resolve or determination: to make a firm resolution to do something.

Every week, I will challenge myself to do one or more of the following:

- Explore a 'new place'. Places can be anything from a new restuarant to a new spot for a photo-shot, or a new city, state or country.

- Meet 'new people' and make 'new friends'. People are what, I mean who, make the world go round. What makes them tick? What can I learn from them, and how can our friendship enrich both of our lives?

- Try, join or start a 'new activity'. Activities can be anything from trying your hand at a new physical sport, volunteering, joining a club or creating a website. The possibilities are endless.

- Learn 'something new'. Go deeper into topics you are already know or broader with new topics to expand your horizons.

IMAGINE the POSSIBILITIES....


Sunday, March 6, 2011

Week Nine 2011

Just when we thought that fresh new Spring was here to stay, and that old man Winter has gone away - we were greeted by brisk winds and thunderstorms with occiasional tornado sirens filling the air. But yet, the trees have begun to blossom with the promise of warmer weather around the corner.

Amazing how something old, can be new again. When asked to write a quick article about Kids Workshops for an internal newsletter, I realized that even though two of our grandsons have lived here for over a year I haven't taken them to experience this fun activity. So, here's  'My Favorite Picture of the Week', taken at the local Home Depot where our daughter also works.

So, what you ask is new this past week?

  • A new series of First Friday Art Walks at the Marietta Square began on Friday, March 4th. It was very chilly, really on the verge of 'cold' for us southerners - so the turn out wasn't as good as one may expect.  I began my evening at my favorite shoppe Limelight, where I shopped for a gift for a dear friend and found something that describes her to a t. (no pun intended).  Angela and the boys then joined me for a trip to Lizards & Lollipops where you'll find lots of retro toys at a reasonable price. Elijah had to have the yellow school bus, while Nathan opted for Pop Rocks. And I have to admit that I had a moment of weakness and chose a small 'Gumby and Pokey' for myself. One more shoppe and we would be on our way.... off to Doodlebugz, a quirky little shoppe with lots of fun stuff. I can't tell you yet what I got there as it is for my Darlin' and there's an ever so slight chance that he may read this. Keep in touch with what is going on at The Marietta Square, and remember, 'It's Hip to be Square'.
         
 
  • The next stop after The Home Depot this past Saturday was Hair by the Square for a brand new 'do'. I trust Deborah so much that I let her have free reign with my hair style, and I think that she does a fantastic job. This one's really short. She cut off so much hair that I feel light headed - ha-ha! If you ever need a 'new do', stop by Hair by the Square and tell her that Pink sent you. (another story - another day!)
  • I discovered (new to me!) two online newspapers, during this past week as a result of meeting new friends via FB. The Back Street Beat and Bold Spicy News both covered jams/performances by local Atlanta musicians. Always interesting to read what is documented about performances one was present for.   If you're new to the Atlanta area, and are a musician or just someone who appreciates great music - there's plenty to be had. 
This weekend was the first of a new era for Robert and me. Robert had this weekend off, which is the first weekend of the rest of his life off. You see, he has four more days until retiring from his job of over 28 years. Time for a change - rest assured that he, and we will be doing  alot more 'new' things starting in 4-3-2-1 days! 

Until next week - find something, do something NEW!   
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