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Chewing the Fat: Obesity Ads

Georgia’s childhood obesity ads are getting plenty of attention. But has the campaign from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta bitten off more than kids can chew? As an Atlantan I see the ads. As a parent I see that at this week’s middle school basketball game the booster club is giving away free hotdogs. What’s a kid, of any size, to do? They’re bombarded with misinformation. Every party involves a pizza, and even the vegetarian options are all about... Read More

Cool Cucumber on the Lake

Memorial Day weekend, at last! Time to remember those who’ve served our country, and time to revisit the simple joys of summer.  I plan to spend the weekend unwinding with friends at Lake Blue Ridge where we’ll see if waiting 12 years between water skiing sessions is too-long a hiatus (surely not!). In case I prove less than graceful, I’m prepared to distract observers with the ultimate lake-side lunch, Cool Cucumber Gazpacho. This anything-goes refresher... Read More