Fresh Baked
At this time of season, there are people out there who totally believe that it is not good enough to just be fresh baked. Cookies that is. To clarify, they need to be made from scratch…if you think you are Read More …
Category: art
Love the Substitute
What do you do when you don’t love the substitute? I mean, every one knows that the real thing is better. Coke vs. Diet Coke. (Had to, it’s their slogan, or was anyway…) Butter vs. olive oil (I don’t particularly Read More …
There Are Limits
There are limits to what people can accept, handle and allow to happen in their home. People who have listed a home for sale or been selected for a holiday house tour know this better than most. On the two Read More …
Christmas Cookies
Tonight, we had Christmas Cookies for dinner… …and then, after the evening’s walk – drive – and dash from house to house – we had lasagna for dessert. Annual house tours, whether they celebrate winter, spring, summer or fall are Read More …
More Make Believe
In this world, sometimes adults need more make believe time. Not just for Halloween, either, although that certainly does make it much more acceptable. I believe that we need it for our sanity and for our creativity, those of you Read More …
This Is You
Marketing in general tries to say “this is you” and if what comes next, before or is shown – resonates with you – well then, you have already bought into it. E-mail messages that are geared just to you. Promotional Read More …
In The Dark
Some things are better when seen in the dark. Moonflowers. Twinkle lights. Hibiscus blooming in late summer. Glow sticks. Cityscapes. Jack-o-lanterns. The moon. Big screen movies – in theater or at a drive in. Ghosts. Neon lights. Romantic, candle lit Read More …
Keep Looking
If you can’t find it, keep looking. What are you looking for: In life? At work? In your bag? On your desk? From a restaurant, service provider, supplier or vendor? In your relationship? At home? In a file system – Read More …
Worth Trying
There are a number of things that (hopefully) in your life, you will think are worth trying. Rock climbing – indoor or out (in if you don’t have an expert to guide you) Parasailing Water skiing Public speaking Holding an Read More …
Remember Back When
It is hard for some of us to recall, but remember back when you could not do something, or didn’t realize the importance of being able to do it either? Parallel parking. It takes time. Let’s not beep at them. Read More …