Heels and Cliques

On Tuesday February 21, 2017 at 191 Peachtree Tower in Northeast Atlanta, Georgia there was a small group of demonstrators on the side walk. The afternoon weather in the southern capital was perfect for demonstrating.   These demonstrators quietly assembled and held signs for the surrounding public to view. Demonstrators are popping up all around in hopes of venting to lawmakers and the public. Richard Smith, a demonstrator from Portland, Oregon in town with family said, “We are demanding they hold town hall meetings to give representation to our voice!” Is the GOP chicken? - It seems the crowd was in agreement that a traditional town hall meeting is needed for this group and their members. Other signs boldly declared that the GOP was chicken !  While other signs simply stated that TALK was needed.  With no town hall meetings scheduled in Georgia demonstrators are taking all types of public opportunities to display their concerns. Busine...

Okay it's Valentine's Day !   What happens when it hits you and all you want to do is push fast forward and get thru this day? Instead you realize it is emblazoned on your calendar, you turn on the television and every commercial is talking about Valentine's Day, your timeline is a relentless excess of exaggarated expressions of love, your smart phone is sending notifications of text messages from family and friends mentioning  Valentine's Day.... Goodness, it is everywhere. You get in the car it is all over the radio. Listeners call in giving love shout outs, DJ's are playing love mixes, and of course you get to work and some overly excited coworker has put ballons, confetti, and hearts all over the place! Everyone's smiling and wearing red or pink. Couriers are bringing deliveries of flowers, heart shaped cookies, and even pizza is in the shape of a heart.  Enough already ... admittedly ignoring Valentine's Day is pretty difficult. ...

Did you just throw on your shoes today? What kind of shoes are you wearing today? You may have routinely put on your favorite shoes and walked out the door without much thought to your shoe choice for the day. However, those in attendance for the Atlanta Shoe Market at the Cobb Galleria from February 11-13, 2017- think about the shoes you wear constantly. While many people are familiar with fashion shows for apparel...few people think about the fashion shows for accessories like shoes. Interestingly enough the footwear industry is a billion dollar business. According to a recent study released by Footwear News 45% of women admitted to buying more that 5 pairs of shoes a year. Cobb Galleria Centre 2 Galleria Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30339 http://www.atlantashoemarket.com/ This is literally the hottest gathering for making decisions about fashion for your feet. Just imagine thousan...