Tag Archives: atlanta

Snowpocalypse to come?

Posted on January 9, 2011 by jetrotz

Ready for the snow to head our way. It’s just barely entered the state (far to the Southwest), but should be here this evening. Too bad the forecast says it will switch over to sleet/freezing rain sooner, limiting accumulation. Hope … Continue reading →

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Hot Inside the Perimeter

Posted on January 17, 2010 by jetrotz

So many of my friends ask me – what the hell is that foursquare/gowalla/brightkite thing I see popping up on your Facebook, Twitter or blog feeds. Well, for those not in the know, it’s possibly the next big thing (or … Continue reading →

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Thundersnow in Atlanta

Posted on March 1, 2009 by jetrotz

I think it’s been some twenty years since I actually experienced that rare phenonmenon known as ‘thundersnow.’ But that’s just what we had today in Atlanta. Aside from it being March, and that we haven’t had an accumulating snowfall in … Continue reading →

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Legal News

Posted on December 2, 2007 by jetrotz

Be still my beating heart. The restaurant that taught me what fresh New England seafood is all about is coming to Atlanta – just around the corner from my office. Yes, Legal Sea Foods, that 50+ year-old institution begun by … Continue reading →

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hot-lanta

Posted on June 24, 2007 by jetrotz

The whole city feels like ‘hot coals’ – we hit 97 yesterday. Uggh.

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squawk!

Posted on June 24, 2007 by jetrotz

Two violaceous turaco’s perched in the aviary at Zoo Atlanta on a recent visit.

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carmina burana

Posted on June 24, 2007 by jetrotz

I’ve meant to blog this earlier, but wanted to rave about the amazing performance Amy and I attended a few weeks ago of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana as well as Szmanowski’s Symphony No. 37. … Continue reading →

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another birthday, another great day

Posted on June 7, 2007 by jetrotz

Yesterday was a fabulous day. Yes, I am a year older, but it was really nice to hear from so many friends from near and far. The day began on a high note with Sam singing ‘Happy Birthday to Daddy’ … Continue reading →

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i [heart] springtime

Posted on May 21, 2007 by jetrotz

If only Atlanta weather could stay like this all year ’round! The weekend has been so beautiful. Mild, almost crisp mornings, not too hot in the afternoons. Amy says it’s like Aspen in the Summertime. Of course, we’ll be seeing … Continue reading →

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