Atlanta’s Art for All: Outdoor Art
Thankful
I am thankful to have family all over the world. I am thankful that I was able to visit my family in India two years ago with my parents. I am thankful that just this past year, I have visited family in Louisiana (twice!), San Diego, Las Vegas, New York and now, Tucson this weekend. …
Movies That Moved Me
Movies have been an integral part of my life. At one point in high school, I wanted to be a film critic. I did a study abroad program through the University of Georgia that allowed us to write critiques and reviews of films, plays, concerts and art shows. I worked at Blockbuster Video for 3 …
(North) Georgia On My Mind
With the last calendar year filled with trips, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself at home for a long weekend. Since January, I've been to New York City, New Orleans (Mardi Gras), Pittsburgh (work), San Diego (family trip), Washington D.C., New England (Boston, Maine & Vermont), Las Vegas, and have another trip to NYC …
New England To New Opportunity
When I left Atlanta Tuesday morning, the low was 72. the high in Maine was 75. When I returned early Sunday morning, Atlanta was a high of 89. What better time to go to New England where the highs are in the 70s and low 80s? Stats: 1294 miles traveled 6 ice creams 5 days …
Museums and Monuments for Memorial Weekend
In every city I travel to, I have a favorite building or place. In New York City, I love the Morgan Library and Museum and the City Museum of New York. In New Orleans, it’s Jackson Square. In San Diego, it’s La Jolla. In Washington D.C., it’s Arlington Cemetery and the Library of Congress. Books …
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History in Atlanta’s Backyard
Last night, I attended the D-Day Commemoration at Atlanta History Center, kicking off my week of commemoration of American military. I may start calling this Memorial Week instead of Memorial Day. I also had a chance to do a behind-the-scenes tour of The Swan House, part of the Atlanta History Center. The D-Day conversation was …
After hours in Atlanta this summer
I wrote this while I was working at Georgia Tech for the Office of Conference Services (2014-2019). The choices are endless if you are looking for fun after hours in Atlanta. Options vary depending on the age group of guests, but there is something for any age staying with us at Georgia Tech. At Georgia …
Food Flix: Ramen Shop Review
I love movies about food and cooking. Maybe it’s because I can’t cook? You know what they say about teachers... those who can’t do, teach. Those who can’t cook, eat and watch movies about cooking. The Good (Chef, The Hundred Foot Journey, Eat Drink Man Woman, Like Water For Chocolate), The Bad (Chocolat, No Reservations, …
Tolkien: More Film Than Movie
Last night, I had the chance to screen Tolkien, a biopic about one of the greatest minds in literature and fantasy. I thought to myself, this beautifully crafted film is going to get lost among all of the summer blockbuster movies, and Fox Searchlight made a horrible decision not to release it during “nomination season” - between Thanksgiving …
Sravanthi Meka 