The Lil Smokie Newsletter

Past Issues

#13 | Jan. 16, 2025

Drawing some parallels between the boil water advisory and our own lives. Plus, I do some ideation on ways to build the community I crave. Block party anyone?

#12 | Jan. 2, 2025

Check out an interview with Candice Spicer and a map of Smoke Rise that I created. Plus, some helpful info on how to check your home's publicly available data for accuracy.

#11 | Dec. 19, 2024

A warm clothing drive update (I knew you wouldn't let me down) and the downside to relying on media coverage of the real estate "market" to make life decisions. Plus a Hurricane Helene story with a happy ending. 

#10 | Dec. 5, 2024

A story about a hoax and an important reminder about the rising number of deed scams. What to do? This issue has solutions. Plus, I tell you about an Elvis fan, who is also a published author and so much more. 

#9 | Nov. 21, 2024

An interview with Shanon McAuliffe, a professional organizer who pretty much re-defines that role. Plus, a competition with a highly subjective judge and a call for warm coats & blankets for Atlanta's homeless. 

#8 | Nov. 7, 2024

Meet Rhett, a Smoke Rise neighbor with an super awesome house and an equally amazing career. Plus, Thanksgiving meal options for those that don't dig cooking. 

#7 | Oct. 24, 2024

Pumpkin carving technology, and an interview with The Corner Cup's lovely Alli Long. Plus, some interesting things that also happened on this day in history.

#6 | Oct. 17, 2024

Tips on staying warm for those of us with thin blood. A couple Smoke Rise real estate listings and how to sell your home faster. Plus I interview a superhero. 

#5 | Oct. 10, 2024

Furniture that matches the mid-century modern vibe, lovingly re-done by a Tucker-ite. I explain what Month's Supply means in real estate. Also, a shredding event.

#4 | Oct. 3, 2024

A post-Helene check in plus a little bit about the love of my life. Oh, and where are you going to trick or treat this year?

#3 | Sep. 26, 2024

Meet this Rosser Road couple and their young children. Plus a comparison between Tucker and Smoke Rise home stats. I also call for contributors for The Lil Smokie.

#2 | Sep. 18, 2024

This little newsletter is just a baby, so this issue is the equivalent of watching an infant doing tummy time on a blanket.

 #1 | Sep. 12, 2024

Getting things rolling so although no entertainment value at this point, it's here for posterity.

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