A rite of Spring around the Cooper manse is giving a respectful nod to Masters Week, the time leading up to the annual Masters Golf Tournament at Georgia’s Augusta National Golf Club. Golf is a major sport in our family. Both of children were encouraged to play to the point they both lettered in … [Read more...]
Welcome to Lisa's Blog
Peruse Lisa's general posts as well as entries from her Every Now and Then, Georgia On My Mind, and History is Elementary blogs.
The Man in the Red Jacket
After reading a few of the speeches given by a Seneca leader, I can see why his people began calling him Sagoyewatha (1750-1830) which translates to “He Keeps Them Awake” referring to his oratory skills. Earlier in life he was known as Otetiani (Always Ready), but by 1780, after speaking out for his … [Read more...]
The Artist Explorer
The Age of Exploration. What do you immediately think of as you read those four words? More than likely, you would throw out some of the more famous explorer's names and where their expeditions took place such as Columbus, DeSoto, and Magellan. Some of you might tell me about their goals … [Read more...]
A Snapshot of Shorty’s Steak House
Take a good look at the photo I have placed below. The time according to the archival notes with the photo is the 1940s. It appears to be a rainy day in Atlanta as cars and a trolley bus travel on Pryor Street. The large brick building looming in the right upper corner is the Kimball House Hotel … [Read more...]
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