atlanta: Kid Fun...The Vacation! - 08/10/08 07:31 PM
The other night I was watching a comedian, I don't recall which one, on TV when he started doing this bit about summer vacations as a kid. Watching that really got me to thinking about the family vacations that I had enjoyed as a child. Most of these involved the family … (12 comments)
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atlanta: Interstate or Scenic Highway? - 06/18/08 05:05 PM
I have been settled in Knoxville, Tennessee for almost two months now. I wanted to give little update on my adaptation to a slower paced life. It is somewhat ironic that my life here is considered slower paced because the workload demand for simply maintaining the property is much great … (9 comments)
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atlanta: Welcome Home (sort of)! - 05/13/08 12:13 PM
The world hates change,
yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.
-Charles Kettering
Many times I read the Quote of the Day on my sidebar widget and find inspiration, as was the case today!
As part of the Thornton Team at Home America Mortgage, I … (10 comments)
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atlanta: Time To Move On...Sell It! Donate It! Just Get Rid Of It! - 04/24/08 10:52 PM
As many of you know, the Thornton Team is relocating to Tennessee to expand our base of operations. Though we have been in Tennessee for quite awhile, there has been no physical Home America Mortgage presence there. This will change beginning Monday, April 28th as the Thornton Team will be in … (29 comments)
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atlanta: Vacation Planning...NYC - 04/24/08 10:32 AM
It is that time of year when families and individuals plan our summer vacations and think about weekend getaways! I know that I am anxious to have a little time away from the daily grind, even if it is only for a long weekend. I was thinking of the places I … (8 comments)
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atlanta: Welcome to THUNDER DOME! - 04/21/08 05:25 PM
1985 was a time of tension and saw the world weary of a cold war that had raged far too long! The Falkland Islands' War (1982), the US invasion of Grenada (1983), and the bombing of the US marine barracks in Beirut (1983) were all fresh in the minds of most … (14 comments)
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atlanta: Fun, Exciting Sport To Help You Stay Fit (And Fit Into That Swimsuit)! - 04/19/08 08:47 PM
As much of the nation enjoys the beautiful sights and smells of spring and the rest of the nation shakes off the quickly diminished grip of winter our thoughts turn to the great days ahead! From softball to golf we begin to plan our activities for spring and summer. Vacations to … (16 comments)
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atlanta: Why Do You Work & Play In The Rain? - 04/17/08 10:11 AM
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap. -Barbara Jordan There are many reasons we continue to work and play in the Rain! From the … (18 comments)
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atlanta: Falcons Looking To Rebuild; From Coaches To Players - 04/16/08 07:56 PM
After a miserable last year that was mired in controversy of many types, the Atlanta Falcons are looking to rebuild their team. New head coach Mike Smith looked over this weeks mini camp with eager anticipation to see signs of what his new team might be able to deliver. Though some … (28 comments)
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atlanta: Emotions Need Validation? - 04/16/08 02:00 PM
Cry, the beloved country, for the unborn child that is the inheritor of our fear. Let him not love the earth too deeply... For fear will rob him of all if he gives too much. -Alan Paton Volumes are spoke of our cultures repression of emotions and the need to add … (7 comments)
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atlanta: How Do You Say Thank You? - 04/15/08 04:54 PM
While the internet has brought us all closer together through sites like Active Rain, and allowed us to form new types of relationships that were not possible even ten years ago, there is a lot of talk in the blogosphere about the loss of the personal relationships. Though there may initially … (6 comments)
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atlanta: Sure Signs of Spring! - 04/15/08 02:42 PM
As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession. -Bo Bennett The quote is meant to inspire and reassure those who have been so troubled and impacted by all the negative economic news that indeed the renewal and rebirth will arrive as surely as … (21 comments)
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atlanta: How Do You Get Your Internet Info? - 04/14/08 02:53 PM
This past week has certainly been exciting. All the info and the cool new blog customizer that allows us Rainers to really personalize our blogs. This has spurred the creativity for me. I have been experimenting with resizing photo and stretching photos and generally playing around.
I must admit that … (9 comments)
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atlanta: Curses! Do You Believe? - 04/14/08 11:56 AM
While there are many rivalries (think Capulets and Montagues) and many curses (think Celie Johnson's curse on husband Albert in The Color Purple) this past weekend saw a new twist in legendary sports rivalry. Sports fans are probably well aware of both the rivalry and the curse...but not everyone is a … (14 comments)
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atlanta: What Directories Are You In? - 04/11/08 01:33 PM
I have been doing a ton of research over the past couple of weeks in an effort to learn as much as I can about increasing my presence and visibility on the internet. I have been reading a lot of blogs about SEO optimization and google juice! There is a ton … (4 comments)
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atlanta: 30 Days of Night - 04/11/08 12:46 PM
Last night I decided to watch 30 Days of Night! I had received it a couple of days ago from my Blockbuster account but because I have been so busy, I had yet to watch it. This movie is based on a graphic novel (a.k.a. comic book). The premise of the … (2 comments)
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atlanta: National Finals Rodeo Makes it's way to Las Vegas - 04/09/08 10:59 PM
If you have never attended a live rodeo event and you are going to be in the Las Vegas, Nevada area on December the 4-13, 2008, then this is your chance to catch one of the most exciting rodeo events around. National Final Rodeo tickets are a hot commodity to come … (14 comments)
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atlanta: Big Momma's House - 04/09/08 08:21 PM
I am a huge fan of comedy! I am a huge fan of Martin Lawrence! So this 2000 release from Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation was a recipe for fun. I admit the plot is a little formulaic, but would you really be renting this for the in depth plot and … (12 comments)
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atlanta: Freshening Up For Spring! - 04/09/08 07:00 PM
Nature's Influence on Design
Admittedly, I am not an expert on decorating; in fact there are only a few things I would actually consider myself to be an expert at! I could not tell you the difference between a discount Scalamandre fabric and a Brunschwig & Fils, but I … (11 comments)
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atlanta: Hey Paypal, You Got Competition! - 04/05/08 11:01 AM
If you are a current user of PayPal and are tired of paying the high fees to send or receive money, then it is time to check out PayPal's newest competition. The company is Revolution Money Exchange and for a limited time they will pay you $25 just for signing up … (11 comments)
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