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Author Archives: Tim Sullivan

Tim Sullivan is an award-winning columnist who writes about family life and thinks everything is at least a little funny. tim@sullivanfinerugs.com

Posted inAtlanta Intown, Buckhead, News, Opinion

May I Be Excused? ‘The Beautiful Game’ leads to London

by Tim Sullivan March 14, 2023March 15, 2023

Elliott’s Christmas gift was a long weekend trip to London. I know, it’s extravagant, but as our kids mature into wanting “experiences” instead of “stuff” it seems we should reward that when and where we can, right? At least that is what Kristen and I convinced ourselves, his fellow travelers, was the right thing to […]

Posted inAtlanta Intown, Buckhead, News, Opinion

May I Be Excused? A love letter to CVS

by Tim Sullivan February 18, 2023February 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Atlanta Intown, Buckhead, Intown Arts, Opinion, Top Stories

May I Be Excused? Using the cousin connection for Taylor Swift tickets

by Tim Sullivan January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
Posted inAtlanta Intown, Buckhead, News, Opinion, Top Stories

May I Be Excused? There’s no fest like Oakhurst Porchfest

by Tim Sullivan November 24, 2022November 23, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Atlanta Intown, Buckhead, Opinion, Top Stories

May I Be Excused? In the middle of a mid-life music crisis 

by Tim Sullivan October 3, 2022October 2, 2022
Posted inAtlanta Intown, Buckhead, Opinion

May I Be Excused? Already overwhelmed by the new school year

by Tim Sullivan September 3, 2022September 30, 2022
Posted inAtlanta Intown, Buckhead, Opinion, Top Stories

May I Be Excused? The long, hot summer

by Tim Sullivan August 6, 2022August 5, 2022
Posted inAtlanta Intown, Opinion, Top Stories

May I Be Excused? The dog days of summer

by Tim Sullivan July 10, 2022July 10, 2022
Posted inAtlanta Intown, Opinion, Top Stories

May I Be Excused? This is 50

by Tim Sullivan June 12, 2022June 12, 2022
Posted inAtlanta Intown, Buckhead, Opinion, Top Stories

May I Be Excused? No more cargo shorts – ever!

by Tim Sullivan May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

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