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A Miracle Parable to Learn From Many anglers will be out casting their lures this month, looking for the catch of the summer, or at least a great fish tale to tell. One of my favorite fish tales isn’t about “The Big One”; rather it’s a parable right out of the Bible, retold by one of my favorite personal development coaches, Jim Rohn. Though he passed away in 2009, Rohn was such a charismatic storyteller and ... Read More

Imagine that you’re cruising along in your car, obeying the speed limit, and using your turn signals appropriately. You can feel the gas and brake pedals under your feet because you’ve kicked off your shoes. Then a cop car approaches, and you get pulled over. If you’re like a lot of Georgia drivers (or drivers from any state for that matter!), you may be worried about getting ticketed for driving barefoot. If you ... Read More

Georgia’s Premier Youth Sports Venue If you have young athletes in your life, LakePoint Sports is a must-see destination. The 1,300-acre campus is just 25 minutes northwest of Marietta by car. The massive indoor and outdoor venues include basketball and volleyball courts (both indoor and outdoor); a multipurpose field for soccer, lacrosse, rugby, and football; and even a three-lake wakeboarding park. That means ... Read More

Don’t Miss These Flicks! Summer is back, and, thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, so are movies! This June and July, a host of family films will hit theaters and streaming services. Here are four to put on your must-watch list. ‘Vivo’ — Friday, June 4 (Theaters) If you loved “Hamilton” and your kids enjoyed the live-action “Mary Poppins,” don’t miss “Vivo”! This film tells the story of a musical Capuchin ... Read More

This protein-packed recipe is the perfect dinner for two on a hot summer night when you don’t want to turn on the oven. Ingredients 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp orange juice 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 10 oz canned tuna, drained 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped 1 scallion, finely chopped 1 cup rice, cooked and cooled 1/4 cup avocado, cubed 4 cherry tomatoes, ... Read More

The warm summer sun may be enough to beckon your family outdoors, but lawn games will guarantee hours of fun outside. If you’re handy, there are plenty of great lawn games you can make yourself. If not, buy an off-the-shelf alternative and enjoy the easy setup. Giant Jenga: Easy DIY All you need to build a giant Jenga tower are two-by-fours that are cut to length. If you’re handy with a saw, you can do this at ... Read More

I often write about personal topics in this space, but a law topic caught my attention recently and I wanted to share. As a longtime personal injury attorney, there’s not a lot I don’t know about Georgia Law that relates to my practice. But every now and again, I learn something new that I know will be valuable to my readers, too. That’s why I want to talk this month about diminished value (DV) claims. Most people ... Read More

If you were to be arrested and jailed in our great state, you wouldn’t expect a luxury experience while in jail, but you would expect basic humane treatment, including regular meals and being able to properly tend to your bodily needs. According to Georgia Code Title 4, livestock are no different! In addition to feed and water provided “no less than twice a day,” dairy cows and goats are entitled to a ... Read More

In Georgia, the fastest you can legally drive is 70 mph, and that’s on the interstate. If you’re late to work, that might not feel fast enough, but consider this: Higher speed limits and serious injury or death go hand in hand. States regained control over setting local speed limits in 1995. In 1974, Congress established a 55 mph speed limit aptly named the National Maximum Speed Law. This was partly in response ... Read More

Walking for 30 minutes a day is a great way to get in some exercise, but getting in a daily walk outdoors isn’t always possible. If you're unable to enjoy your regular cardio exercise, what can you do? Try these four cardio workouts to get your heart pumping right from your living room. March in Place Marching is a great way to start slowly increasing your heart rate. Start by standing in place then lifting the ... Read More