Happy Monday, everyone! Did you know the slinky was born when a World War 2 naval engineer dropped a torsion spring and watched in awe as it “walked” across a table? The creator’s wife said in a 2001 interview that she knew it would be a success because “children love simple things.” The News in
Trying out a new MRs format. Feedback is welcomed and I will weed out opinions I dislike. The News in Numbers 1,000,000 – The amount of money Donald Trump’s campaigned paid in legal fees. When we include legal fees paid by the RNC, that number tops $2.4 million. 1960 – The year Harper Lee’s “To
Happy Monday, everyone! This week will usher in the newest addition to my family and the newest tiny human who will address me as Uncle Will. Hope for the best. State Atlanta deserves more R-E-S-P-E-C-T than this. Basic. How Georgia became Yallywood. Sheriff indicted after ordering a pat-down of 900 students. Okay, okay, this is
Happy Monday, but more importantly HAPPY OCTOBER! It’s the best month. You’ll find me in a corn maze or pumpkin patch or watching tree leaves fall. Praise. State An Atlanta city councilman candidate was robbed outside his campaign office. The Falcons tried…I think. Meanwhile UGA continues to dominate. “Mayor Fort” – Bernie Sanders. Gag. Ex-State
Happy Monday, everyone! State A man on death row requested three spicy chicken breasts, roast beef sandwich with sauce, fish sandwich, tater logs, onion rings, apple pie and a vanilla milkshake for his last meal. Georgia is a magnet for international business. Dozens of sea turtles return to the coast after Irma. The ultimate Atlanta road
Two major events today: Hurricane Irma and the 9/11 anniversary. In lieu of 10 links to oddities and news, I give you two links to important information. State This link is to the Georgia Department of Emergency Management hurricane preparedness sheet. National This link is to a minute-by-minute timeline of September 11, 2011.
Knock knock, it’s me again. Keep Jessica in your prayers as she’s undergoing medical issues. Hopefully she’ll be curating your Thursday Morning Reads next week. Until then, you’ve got me. Georgia One of Georgia’s last surviving Blue Dog Democrats, Congressman Bishop, has competition. …A tiger was loose in Atlanta yesterday. Georgia hotels are filling up
I asked Charlie if I wouldn’t have to labor over these Morning Reads. After telling me to get back to work and docking my imaginary week’s pay, here I am. Georgia Atlanta needs a strong chill pill. Happy Birthday to Georgia’s own twin pandas! West Nile Virus is on the rise and I’m shook. Campus
Happy Monday, everyone! Taylor Swift released a new song over the weekend. You probably don’t care, but it’s pretty catchy. State Mercedes-Benz Stadium in pictures! You may have heard about a hurricane that hit Texas…well, find out how it may impact gas prices. Did you know that nepotism is a problem in politics? Shocked and upset.
Happy Monday, everyone! Morning Reads are late this morning because I’ve been listening to Bonnie Tyler on loop. Total Eclipse After Sherman’s march, we know what Georgia looked like because of one photographer. Georgia’s unemployment is the lowest in a decade. Atlanta’s gay bar scene is hopping. She was a teenage skinhead. The best thrift
