TimmyDaddy: Family Dynamics – 70s Style
By Timothy Sullivan I’m one of ten kids, eighth in line. Yes, Irish. Yes, Catholic and no, that isn’t even all of us in the photo because my little sister wasn’t born yet. I am dumbfounded as to how my parents managed. I think the recipe called for gracious measures of coupons and casseroles, hand-me-downs, [...]
Ormewood Park Playground gets $15k grant
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) and national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded five recipients, including Ormewood Park Playground, a $15,000 Let’s Play Video Contest Grant following a national voting competition. In March, Ormewood Park Playground submitted a compelling video about its playground project and was selected as one of 10 finalists to advance to the national voting [...]
 and national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded five recipients, including Ormewood Park Playground, a $15,000 Let’s Play Video Contest Grant following a national voting competition. In March, Ormewood Park Playground submitted a compelling video about its playground project and was selected as one of 10 finalists to advance to the national voting [...] "Pin It")
TimmyDaddy: Keeping Up With The Kupersmiths
By Tim Sullivan Our driveway is partially shared with our new neighbors the Kupersmiths. Janine and Kupe have three kids – Jordan (girl, 12), Evan (10) and Rachel (6). They’re good people. I mean, they are really good people and occasionally I fret over keeping up. Soon after moving in I spotted all of them singing [...]
, Evan (10) and Rachel (6). They’re good people. I mean, they are really good people and occasionally I fret over keeping up. Soon after moving in I spotted all of them singing [...] "Pin It")
TimmyDaddy: The Escape Plan
By Tim Sullivan Ten or 15 years ago, Delta Airlines had this magical program called “The Escape Plan” (if you like pina coladas, or getting caught in the rain…). Each week they’d have a slate of super-cheap travel destinations for a weekend trip. For the untethered, it was perfect. I’d wear this retro, leather “travelin’ [...]
. Each week they’d have a slate of super-cheap travel destinations for a weekend trip. For the untethered, it was perfect. I’d wear this retro, leather “travelin’ [...] "Pin It")
Jumpstart seeking retirees as volunteers
By Ally Wright A new initiative from Jumpstart seeks to tap into a growing sect of potential volunteers: retirees. Jumpstart Atlanta Community Corps program is calling all adults who want to volunteer their time and make a difference in their community. The Jumpstart organization is designed to better prepare preschoolers from low-income neighborhoods to compete [...]
Schoolyard Sprouts encourages gardening
By Clare S. Richie Six years ago, Teresa Groshans saw a need for healthier choices at her kindergartner’s school cafeteria. Rather than just focus on her daughter’s lunch, she started a school garden. “Every Wednesday, I met each kindergarten class in the garden for period of instruction, activities, and tastings. The garden brought joy to [...]
