http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Sound off about the holidays. en-us jbrett@ajc.com 2008-04-14T14:11:04-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sound off about the holidays. http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2008/04/14/3101003.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog 3101003@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ Social Butterfly 2008-04-14T14:11:04-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/28/the_year_that_kept_us_buzzing.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Surreal. It’s the only word that properly describes 2007 here at Buzz Central. In a single calendar year, we found ourselves writing about bank robber makeovers, an awards show red carpet that morphed into breaking news, an e-mail of support... 626402@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ 2007-12-28T23:29:46-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/28/whats_your_favorite_new_restau.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Lots of new spots opened in 2007 — Shaun’s (technically opened in 2006, but reviewed in 2007), JCT Kitchen, Trois (see what I just said about Shaun’s), Posh, Lola, MF Buckhead, Tamarind Thai, Palomilla’s, Bistro VG, Room, Stats, TAP, FAB... 613202@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ 2007-12-28T10:07:56-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/27/the_year_in_theater_and_the_be.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog On Christmas Day, my look at the best theater moments — and shows — of 2007 ran on the cover of the Living section. In case you missed it, I repeat it here. Now, what do you think? Did I... 599502@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ 2007-12-27T11:53:13-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/26/what_did_you_get_for_christmas.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Everyone loves to get Christmas presents. But there are those gifts (and we’ve all received them) that could have been left in the store or in the closet. (No kidding. A friend once gave me a set of towels that... 516902@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday 2007-12-26T07:50:58-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/24/santas_sweatshop.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Been sneered by a salesperson while Christmas shopping? According to a statement released by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, that could be because salespeople this season are overworked and sometimes under-trained. Late store closings, and in some cases... 569502@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ Shopping 2007-12-24T10:49:20-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/24/holiday_music_played_in_musici.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog In his early years as Phalon Alexander, Atlanta producer-singer-rapper Jazze Pha (above) remembers Donny Hathaway and Nat King Cole being played in the family living room during the holiday season. “Made me feel all warm and fuzzy,” he recalls.... 568502@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ 2007-12-24T09:46:38-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/24/what_kind_of_christmas_shopper.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Alright folks. We’re heading into the home stretch with Christmas… tomorrow! Yikes! And it seems like around every corner in every store, a great new gift greets you as you try to head toward the cashier. That’s when you start... 568302@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ 2007-12-24T09:38:09-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/24/dear_santa_bring_our_troops_ho.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Dear Santa: I know it’s been some time since I wrote, and you probably don’t get too many letters from 51-year-old guys, but I have a tall order this year and I can use all the help I can get.... 515002@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday 2007-12-24T06:30:50-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/21/christmas_bonuses.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Remember when an extra envelope from the boss in December meant extra cash for the holidays? The Christmas bonus was a way to say ‘thank you’ for all the hard work during the year and to boost morale. But more... 415202@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday 2007-12-21T07:53:40-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/21/whats_the_perfect_new_years_ni.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog It’s New Year’s Eve, and you want a meal to end 2007 and herald in 2008 with the panache it deserves. Can you get it at just one restaurant? What would the progressive dinner of your dreams be? Would you... 501002@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday dining 2007-12-21T07:00:00-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/20/time_for_another_christmas_lig.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog There are a lot of Christmas lights shows on the web. This one, synchronized to “ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH” ranks among the better ones. Enjoy. Watch video... 515502@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday 2007-12-20T08:02:10-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/20/christmas_crunch_time.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog It’s crunch time folks! Time to fish or cut bait. In other words, you don’ have much longer to shop. Are you a last minute shopper or just behind in your game this year? What’s your strategy? Consider this a... 491502@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday 2007-12-20T07:42:45-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/20/parents_cautious_about_madein.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog Dorinda Legg wrapped up her Christmas shopping Wednesday at the Toys”R” Us in Duluth. “My son wants Pokemon,” said Legg, who teaches dance at The Studio in Lilburn. “I think it’s made in Japan.” We chatted in the store parking... 515102@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday 2007-12-20T07:41:00-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/entries/2007/12/19/celebrate_all_the_holidays_wit.html?cxntfid=blogs_holiday_blog OK. This is from an individual known on the web as GoRemy. He’s from Virginia. His motto: Don’t watch his videos if you are allergic to awesome. Whatever. You decide what you think of “HAPPY HOLIDAYS: THE RAP” because …... 492902@http://www.ajc.com/holiday/content/shared-blogs/ajc/holidayblog/ holiday 2007-12-19T08:40:33-05:00