Counting Down
Just one more week until Memorial Day, I know you are counting down the days and soon it will be the hours. We are happy to be home this year for our annual borough parade. It is local, small and Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Buzz Kill
I don’t think the term buzz kill ever had such a clear and real impact on me until today. No, I’m not talking about killing a buzz, or a goodie two shoes calling their parents to end a good time…one Read More …
Create An Atmosphere
Restaurants work to create an atmosphere which is part of their image, complements their menu and corresponds to their pricing. An Irish Pub typically has dark wood seating and paneling. The bar is a primary focus. The music is upbeat Read More …
Commitment to Quality
Yesterday, I received a direct mailed letter about a restaurant’s commitment to quality. They explained about their focus on their menu, sustainability and customers. They also, in a surprise move, offered us a free entree. No strings attached. This is Read More …
Now Hiring
The other day, my daughter and I were driving down the road and there was a sign that hadn’t been there before. Now Hiring! (Below that it said “Great People”.) Um, sure. Good idea, right? You wouldn’t want to hire Read More …
Moving Forward
Even when it seems the most difficult, you have to keep moving forward. Each year, we celebrate another birthday and we get older. Kids more often, look forward to it. As they should be, it is so exciting to be Read More …
Taking Risks
Chefs are great at taking risks. Always trying new flavors, combinations and sauces. Some soar. Some flop. Then they find one that was totally worth all of those times of taking risks, marginally succeeding, because this time, it is a Read More …
Open or Closed
It is fairly easy to tell if someone’s mind is open or closed… all you have to do is see how they react to political commentary. On the other hand, there are some retail stores that it is really difficult Read More …
More Than One
Even if you own it, you can always have more than one. This may make sense for many things but not for others. One couch – ok, maybe two or three. It depends on the space you have and whether Read More …
Hot Dog Conspiracy
You know the hot dog conspiracy, right? The one where the buns come in packs of 8 or 12 and the hot dogs come in packages of 10… Well, when making wine at home, you don’t have to eat a Read More …