Nov 2009
A Chance Meeting Of A President & Journalist
Nov 15 2009
If you can muster the resolve to see an event through non-partisan eyes, this should be one of them.
The Kindness Of Strangers, Friends And The Pharmacist
(ATLANTA :: 15 November 2009) I’m really not one to pray. At least, not very often. And when I do, my prayers usually come in the form of silent intention, meditation or other such low-toned thoughts that help shape how I’d hope the world around me might look.I took ill on Thursday - and I don’t mean a sniffles, 24-hour-thing sick. I mean, it was the start of something awful... flu, possibly swine flu, and then it blew up on me this weekend - to the point that I called my doctor today, after hours, to see what to do.
I was amazed to find that he agreed to see me on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the office, saving me from four hours (or more) of ER waiting. So, we re-diagnosed everything and I went on my way. I was so grateful I Yelped about it.
That kind visit was after Kim came to the house and brought me fruit, and before the pharmacist at CVS, Ashley, took my order and filled it quickly - being just as friendly and nice and she could be. The previous pharmacist, Jamie, was noticeably absent after having her first child - and I found out that she had relocated closer to home in Buckhead.
So my point being: prayers are sometimes answered without them ever being spoken. And it’s in those moments that we see the greatness of people around us.
Photo: “Answered.” by WP
Usually A Throwaway, This Final SNL Skit Killed
Nov 14 2009 Filed in: The Funnies | Streaming Web
MANners: Ban Douchebags From The Gym. Now.
Nov 10 2009 Filed in: MANners | Seriously?
Here is the latest installment of a semi-regular series on wp.com. For your consideration, these are specifically related to gym-goers who have their cell phones attached as an appendage:...on peeing: don’t let me hear the splash of your urine clashing with the blather of your conversation. sadly, that’s exactly what happened. and the call was answered while at the urinal. how is that possible? seriously?
...on seated biking: do you seriously think the person on the other end of the line wants to chat with you while you’re sweating? is the call really that important?
...on training: I’m thinking that your attention should be paid to your client, NOT to your texting friends or buddies who need to reach you for their steroid fix. keep the phone in your locker buddy.
More to follow.
(Image courtesy of PCPowerPlay.)
Partying With Purpose & Impact
We came together at The Granite Room to kick-off the giving season with a bang... and I even got to sing with Alexis Vear.
Next up? ARTvision 2009. Watch for details soon.
Notes from the YouTube video:
“Atlanta's own Positive Impact threw its second-annual "Parties with Impact" gala at The Granite Room in Castleberry Hill. Alexis Vear (accompanied by guitarist Matthew Smith) headlined the event, with clips including "Step Out," a song Alexis wrote about Eddie's Attic; as well as covers of "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 - a duet with Will Pollock (additional backing vocals by Todd Price). Videography by Will Pollock & Todd Price; edited by Will Pollock. ARTvision 2009 sales launch on December 1st. For more, visit www.positiveimpact-atl.org.”
Next up? ARTvision 2009. Watch for details soon.
Notes from the YouTube video:
“Atlanta's own Positive Impact threw its second-annual "Parties with Impact" gala at The Granite Room in Castleberry Hill. Alexis Vear (accompanied by guitarist Matthew Smith) headlined the event, with clips including "Step Out," a song Alexis wrote about Eddie's Attic; as well as covers of "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 - a duet with Will Pollock (additional backing vocals by Todd Price). Videography by Will Pollock & Todd Price; edited by Will Pollock. ARTvision 2009 sales launch on December 1st. For more, visit www.positiveimpact-atl.org.”
