Melissa Galt

The Big Bash! I had a fabulous party on Saturday evening, post birthday and pre-holiday. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to plan a holiday soiree and competing with the world for an … [Read more...] about Birthday/Halloween Party

I was attending a morning business forum recently and was curious by the language one of the participants used. He noted he was a Victim of Katrina, but that it had brought him to Atlanta where he had … [Read more...] about Victim or Opportunist

In attending the James Ray Harmonic Wealth Weekend recently, he used a term “good story” to remind us of the many ways we each hold ourselves back. It was a valuable reminder. How often do you say to … [Read more...] about What’s Your Good Story?

Well, I went and did it this year! I couldn't find my last year's blow ups (can you say too much stuff in storage?!) So, I indulged in a new one. The Grim Reaper with his Scythe at Arms length is too … [Read more...] about Halloween Tricks and Tips

Happy All Hallows Eve! I've been amazed by the proliferation of Halloween goods, decorations, foods and more. From the Spirit Stores to the latest mini-food offerings for trick or treaters from … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween

"Martian Child" - John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Bobby Coleman For recently widowed celebrated scifi author (John Cusack) his path to finding his way back from grief and … [Read more...] about Martian Child

It is no longer Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) but instead Vendor Beware as in this age of the internet with blogs, websites, rants, and youtube it is all too easy to become truly vocal about a poor … [Read more...] about Retailers Scared by Internet Voices

The latest addition to restauranteurs Michel and Tonya Arnette's refreshing take on European style continental dining here in Atlanta; their first is my ever favorite Haven at the opposite end of the … [Read more...] about Valenza – Atlanta (Brookhaven), GA

It is all in the semantics, consider mud brown vs. chocolate. Wouldn't you have a library done in Hershey? Or Godiva? Yum. Brown is a wonderful, warm, earthy color that too often gets short shrift by … [Read more...] about Why Charlie is Brown