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Monday, December 31, 2007
Atlantans plan to have fun, get fit
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
New Year’s Day 2008. New calendar, fresh start. This year, Peach Buzz readers are resolving to do better with everything from keeping cleaner rooms to a closer walk with thee, breaking up, making up and to cut back on all that fun.
Oh, and to stop cursing in the Kroger cracker aisle.
As the black-eyed peas and collards bubble on the stove, why not pop the cap on that aspirin bottle, take another swig of coffee and read through your fellow readers’ resolutions.
And Happy New Year from Buzz Central.
Will Gara, Atlanta: “In 2008, I will not curse at the omnipresent Rachael Ray every time I see her endorse something else. This should cut back on my swearing in front of the Ritz crackers at the Ansley Kroger.”
Paula McGuire Saunders, Ellenwood: “I have been writing a book for the past 10 years and most of my family, friends and colleagues know it. I resolve that I will complete my book in 2008, so much so that I resolve not to read anyone else’s book until I finish mine.”
Jackie Goodman, Atlanta: “To have fun every other day. In past years, my motto has been ‘have fun every day’ and having fun every day has become too much like work!”
David Holcomb, Atlanta: “I’m going to call one or two people every day during 2008 and make them laugh!”
Sam Massell, Buckhead Coalition president: “I resolve to ease up a little on Midtown and downtown so that they can try to catch up to a level competition field with Buckhead, as we all continue to improve and prosper.”
Shirley Franklin, Atlanta mayor: “Every year I have the same New Year’s resolution: To exercise and to be heart healthy. I don’t get enough exercise, even as mayor!”
Natalie Embrey, Woodstock: “To try every day to be a patient parent, a resourceful wife, learn from my mistakes, laugh out loud more and burn dinner less.”
Victoria Smith, Tears for Hope Foundation: “For 2008, I will finish up on an event that I started putting together in 2007. This event is to get items donated for women, single fathers and families battling HIV/AIDS.”
Debbie Lary, Lithonia: “To lose more (weight), to give more (time and money) and to work smarter, not harder. I plan to stop dilly- dallying around with several charities and to pick one charity that I think could benefit the most from my help. I teach high school, so I resolve to go the extra mile for students who need help completing their studies. This will be my ongoing effort to help lower Georgia’s high school dropout rate.”
Johhny Esposito, Johnny’s Hideaway nightclub namesake: “To find someone who will hire me at my age. I’m starting to get a little low on chips!”
Mike Casey, Johnny’s Hideaway: “To remind our customers that Truman is not running in 2008, food will no longer be pureed and to explain to our customers that Wi-Fi is not a new dance craze.”
Vicki Van Der Hoek, Morrow: “Ten years ago I went back to college to get a degree in film and video and so far have done nothing with that knowledge. I will write a screenplay this year. I will take a baby step to help abused animals by buying my eggs from a local farmer who raises [chickens] outside a coop. When I see trash at the entrance to my subdivision, I will pick it up and not care whose responsibility it is supposed to be. I firmly believe in the power of one.”
Reva Ezell, Buckhead: “My resolution is to weigh what my driver’s license says I weigh.”
Tonya Cook, southwest Atlanta: “For 2008, I look forward to new beginnings in career, housing, relationships, performing arts, health, travel, finances and a milestone (celebrating my 40th birthday).”
Jamie Toney, Atlanta: “To break up with my boyfriend if he doesn’t propose to me. And stick to it.”
Noah Budnitz, age 3, Norcross (submitted by mom Tina Budnitz): “To clean up my whole room every day, or maybe just once.”
Jacob Budnitz, age 6, Norcross: “To be more patient.”
Allison C. Gilmore, Tucker: “To do a better job of following the five simple rules for life that my grandchildren are expected to follow at my house: Be kind, be careful, be happy, be helpful and be honest.”
Jerry Schwartz, Alpharetta: “For the past year, I’ve been asking myself the question, ‘Does God seem far away?’ And a voice in my head gives me the same answer every time, ‘Who do you think moved?’ My resolution for 2008 is to get back in God’s neighborhood.”
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Singer-guitarist Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish is 66. Comedian Don Novello (Father Guido Sarducci) is 65. Country singer Steve Ripley of the Tractors is 58. Rapper Grandmaster Flash is 50. Actor Morris Chestnut (“The Brothers,” “The Best Man”) is 39. Actor Verne Troyer (“Austin Powers”) is 39.
Contributing: News services.
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Coaches’ wives: Do you have that in orange?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
While their husbands were gearing up for today’s Chick-fil-A Bowl, the wives of the coaching and administrative staffs from Clemson and Auburn were out enjoying our fair city last week. The group’s stops included Phipps Plaza, Lenox Square and the Brookwood Station Spa Sydell in Midtown.
We caught up with Linda Bowden, wife of Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden, and Suzanne Tuberville, wife of Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville, for a quick chat Friday afternoon after lunch at Sweet Lowdown on Peachtree, where the menu included blackened salmon, oven herb-roasted chicken, meatloaf, vegetables, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese.
Q: How do you balance the demands of football and family and get used to new towns when you move or travel?
LB: The first thing we do is get involved with church and Bible study. That’s been my rock and foundation. The people there don’t care about what happens on Saturdays.
ST: We’ve been fortunate that every time we’ve moved, we’ve stayed with the same coaching staff. It’s not too bad when you can take all your friends with you. I have two boys, 10 and 11. It’s entertainment for them. They enjoy hanging out with their dad.
Q: If you were going to offer advice to someone who’s new to the coaching life, what tips would you offer?
ST: If I was talking to a young woman who’d just married a football coach, I’d tell her to get involved in your church, your kids’ school, your community. You’re going to have a lot of time on your hands.
LB: Look at the positives. You get to travel and meet all sorts of people.
Q: You both face a similar challenge: looking good in orange. How do you manage it?
LB: Embrace it. Every time I’m in a store I scan for anything orange.
ST: You wouldn’t believe how much orange stuff I have. I have six or seven orange suede jackets. It’s been a really big color in recent years. It really looks cool.
Sweet Honey concert to honor poet Angelou
Sweet Honey In The Rock plans an evening of spirituals, blues, hymns, jazz and gospel music on Feb. 16 at historic Sisters Chapel on the campus of Spelman College. Proceeds from the event, which will include a silent auction of items from AirTran Airways, Heritage Prints and Framing, High Museum, Children’s Museum of Atlanta, COREBODY Decatur, Actor’s Express, City Segway Tours, Camp Woof, Atlanta Rocks, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Dangles, Atlanta Ballet, Art Institute of Atlanta and Jai Shanti Yoga, support the Fund for Southern Communities. The event also bestows the 2008 Torchbearer Award to poet and social commentator Maya Angelou. Tickets are $30. Tix: 404-371-8404, tickets@fundforsouth.org, www.fundforsouth.org/sweet_honey.htm.
No charges for young entertainer
The Los Angeles city attorney’s office said Friday it will not charge popster Brandy in a deadly December 2006 crash. Spokesman Nick Velasquez said there is “insufficient evidence” for a jury to find the 28-year-old actress-singer guilty of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter beyond a reasonable doubt. The decision runs counter to a recommendation from the California Highway Patrol that Brandy, nee Brandy Norwood, be charged. Brandy was driving on a Los Angeles freeway when traffic slowed and her Land Rover smashed into the back of a Honda. That car was involved in several other collisions. The driver, 38-year-old Awatef Aboudihaj, died in the accident.
A sobering statistic
The Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Department of Transportation estimate as many as 12 people could be killed on Georgia roads over the New Year’s holiday. Last year, Georgia recorded 2,482 traffic crashes over the Christmas holiday that injured 1,107 people and killed 22. Over New Year’s, seven people were killed. There were 2,196 crashes and 877 injuries reported.
Y’all stay safe tonight.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Singer Odetta is 77. Actor Anthony Hopkins is 70. Actor Tim Considine (“My Three Sons”) is 67. Actress Sarah Miles is 66. Guitarist Andy Summers (The Police) is 65. Actor Ben Kingsley is 64. Bassist Pete Quaife (The Kinks) is 64. Actor Tim Matheson is 60. Singer Burton Cummings of The Guess Who is 60. Singer Donna Summer is 59. Bassist Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith is 56. Actress Bebe Neuwirth (“Cheers”) is 49. Singer Paul Westerberg is 48. Actor Val Kilmer is 48. Guitarist Ric Ivanisevich of Oleander is 45. Guitarist Scott Ian of Anthrax is 44. Singer-actor Joe McIntyre of New Kids on the Block is 35.
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