Recipe Ideas for Thanksgiving 2023

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

We are spending Thanksgiving with my Hurston side of the family in Atlanta this year.   My mom and I divvied out the cooking responsibilities amongst the family chefs and my Aunt Tommie is hosting a crew of 14 plus Ozzie.

We’ve ordered smoked Turkey and Brisket from local BBQ spots…I’d share but neither are accepting last minute  orders this week.… Read More »

DeKalb Superintendent Visits Vanderlyn Elementary

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton plans to conduct school Roundtable Visits during the 2023-2024 school year.  His goal is to visit every single school and he’s on track.  He’s visited more than 60 schools already, including Vanderlyn.  These visits are designed as an opportunity for open discussion with the Superintendent about what is happening in each school & community, and to hear stakeholder thoughts on how we can improve as a district.… Read More »

Laundry Lounge Sandy Springs ~ Even for people who have a washer and dryer in their home!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Yes, I have my very own washer and dryer in my home.  It has been a long time
since I’ve been in a laundromat…probably a few decades actually.  I mostly remember scrambling to find quarters.  So I was pretty intrigued to find out what a laundromat looks like in 2023. … Read More »

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Halloween Graph 2023: Yearly Trick or Treat Count at Audra’s House

Yep, I’m still keeping track of Trick or Treaters at my house.  I have the sweetest new neighbors across the street who borrowed costumes from my stash and came over when done to help me tally the final count.  The previous owners of our Meadowlake home started this tradition in 1984.   They were out of town in 1994 and 20 years later in 2014 we were out of town for the Auburn @Ole Miss game.  … Read More »

Vanderlyn Principal Resigns (Principal’s Letter and Audra’s Thoughts)

Thoughts from Audra:

I became a Vanderlyn parent in 2003 when my oldest entered Kindergarten.  We chose our home because of its proximity to the school and walked our boys and our dog George, to and from Vanderlyn for 9 years. We were all there for the very first VanderDash!  I miss being involved at Vanderlyn so much that I’m entering my 2nd year as a member of the Vanderlyn PAC (Principal’s Advisory Committee).… Read More »

Discover a Great Read at Distillery of Modern Art’s November Boozy Book Fair

Join Distillery of Modern Art on Friday, November 10th 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and fall cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more.… Read More »

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Audra’s Thoughts on Dunwoody Football

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I love football.   Particularly high school football.   I’m so proud of Coach Mike Nash and this year’s Dunwoody football team and coaches and trainers and band and cheerleaders!   Last night they clinched a playoff spot for the first time in many many years.  

But I also loved football and the Dunwoody Wildcats when they were losing.  … Read More »

Dunwoody Woman’s Club 50th Anniversary Home Tour & How You Can Become a Woman’s Club Member!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

My parents were in town for about 24 hours to tour the Fox Theatre and attend the Dunwoody Woman’s Club Home Tour. We bought our tickets in advance to save $5 each.  We picked up our ticket booklet at Southern Comforts the morning of the tour and ran into Mayor Lynn Deutsch who was about to give a “kick off speech”!… Read More »

Adult Book Sale – Friends of the Dunwoody Library

The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host an Adult Book Sale on Thursday, September 14; Friday and Saturday, September 15-16; Monday, September 18, 2023, in the Williams Room at Dunwoody Library.

Shop for Adult fiction and nonfiction:

Most Hardbacks $2.00, Paperbacks $1.00. Some books are specially priced.

Fiction topics include Mysteries, Thrillers, Romance, and other popular genres.… Read More »

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Contact:

Friends of the Dunwoody Library
(470) 531-4074
Secretary@friendsofdunwoodylibrary.com

Discover a Great Read at Distillery of Modern Art’s Summer Boozy Book Fair

Join Distillery of Modern Art on Friday, August 25th 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and summer cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more.… Read More »

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Audra’s Homegrown Tomatoes + Gazpacho Recipe

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I am so excited about my tomato crop this year.   I’ve never had such a bountiful tomato harvest!  I finally realized growing tomatoes in pots is MUCH more difficult than planting them straight into the ground.   In all my previous years of trying to grow tomatoes, I would get one or two from each pot and found myself watering the pots multiple times per day because they were so thirsty the pots kept drying out.  … Read More »

Books Giveaway: Born a Crime and I Have Some Questions for You

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Recently I asked the Aha! subscribers what they recommend as my next books to read and got a lot of great suggestions! 

From the following list, I chose two:

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