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ATL is abuzz with resolve for new year
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
New Year’s Day 2009. We made it! As the black-eyed peas bubble on the stove, take a gander at what some Buzz readers are resolving to do in the new year. Being kinder to the environment, to each other and to our wallets all make the list this year. And curiously, so did “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Read on, and happy new year!
Mary Kay Andrews (aka Kathy Trocheck), author, Avondale Estates: “To personally apologize to every really real housewife of Atlanta on behalf of every non pole-dancing, non back-stabbing, non-skank housewife everywhere in the ATL. And to get my roots touched up every six weeks. And go green. Except for the hair-color thing.”
Carla Conrad, East Atlanta: “My resolution for 2009 is to prove that 39 is the new 29.”
Melanie Brandt, Duluth: “To get birthday gifts to all of my nephews and nieces on time.”
Marylouise Fitzgibbon, W Buckhead general manager: “My personal goal is to teach my 3-year old twin boys to respect themselves, respect others, and respect the environment. My work goal is to ensure that our guests and talent-members know that W Buckhead does not plan on participating in the recession!”
Richard Blais, Flip burger boutique chef: “Besides losing 20 pounds, spending more time with my wife and little girl, I’d also like to find and run a restaurant run by young people, seeing if I can be more of an example for the community and inspiring kids to find their calling. And open a super-small hyper-creative joint in town !”
Jerry Schwartz, Alpharetta: “I’m going to follow the 80/20 rule in interpersonal relations this year, which shows that 20 percent of the people cause 80 percent of the problems. I’m going to do everything possible not to be part of that 20 percent.”
Lewis Perkins, Atlanta: “To reduce my carbon footprint by 25 percent. I am doing this through efficiencies in my home, purchasing made-in-USA and local produce only, switching to a Prius and investing in wind-energy offsets.”
Libby Morley, Roswell: “To give back to my husband the incredible love, devotion and support he has given me this entire year, as he stood steadfastly by my side through a long and very serious illness and recovery.”
Anne Barge, Buckhead: “My New Year’s resolution for 2009 is to live life just like my dog!”
John Lemley, WABE-FM: “During the past few months, I’ve taken up the rewarding project of tracing my family tree. This has not only given me a better sense of who I am but has also led to my reconnecting with some Conecuh County (Ala.) relatives that I hadn’t seen in well over two decades. My resolution is to keep family at the tippy-top of my priorities. These people serve as my foundation. The very least I can give them in return is an hour or two of my day.”
Jan Smith, owner, Jan Smith Studios: “To give more, to serve more, and to love more with a heart of full of humility and gratitude. And to make the world sound a little better one voice at a time!!!”
Jeff Dauler, Q100: “I resolve to have big dreams, like a ‘Real Housewife [of Atlanta].’ To live in a world where million-dollar fund-raisers and singing careers are possible, regardless of a tanking economy and being tone-deaf. I resolve to sometimes spell cat ‘k-a-t’ because I am individual like that. Oh, I’d also like to become a better cook. (Even though if I was a true ‘Real Housewife’ I would have a chef).”
Chris Schroder, Schroder Public Relations: ” That I will spend less time in 2009 looking for my wallet and keys.”
Tamela Francis, Atlanta: “To gain the ability to be able to tell someone off without raising my voice and using profanity.”
Jimi Rogers, Atlanta: “I actually have 12 but the things I want the most are to become a teacher, lose weight, and continue to grow in my relationship with the Lord.”
Condace Pressley, WSB Radio: “I want to talk less and listen more, reject diet and embrace healthier choices, and not allow a day to pass without family, friends or colleagues knowing how much they mean to me.”
Jon Arge, artist, Atlanta: “I resolve to tighten my belt. And not from the inside out this time like I did last year.”
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