Taking great pictures of even the strangest things often make people decide, “I’ll try it.” Or, maybe it is placement, in a photograph, staged as an advertisement that gets us there… Blue (berry) milk Acai Quinoa Mushrooms Pomegranate Cotton Candy Read More …
Go on say it, it just sounds better doesn’t it? We use vocabulary words and phrases that mean the same thing but just sound so much better. Manicure or Spa Treatment? Special of the Day or Chef’s Tasting Menu? Seltzer Read More …
Today it was sort and resort, books which we have and have bought, read, enjoyed. Or not. Fiction Non-fiction Historical fiction Biography Thriller Young Adult Romance Picture books Cult classics The Classics Summer reading list Book club picks Loaned two Read More …
This fence – the one you can barely see – offers a clear view of the beach and the inlet. I didn’t even know this was in the photo when we were walking on the beach today… It makes me Read More …
“Hey mom and dad, let’s watch one of those old-timey movies, you know, the ones you watched when you were a teenager.” Ugh. You know, when you had to go to the drive in because they didn’t have movie theaters Read More …
When companies produce a product and they come up with creative names – it can make customers want to try new items. Pynk (a tarte berry ale from Yards Brewing) Unicorn Frappuccino (from Starbucks – or was it someone else, Read More …
I think, at least in the world of people – there are 3 kinds of pretend. The people who embrace cos play and dress up; they dress up to the nines and completely pull it off – going so far Read More …
I like boats. I like sailing. I love the water, the wind in my face and the sun shining down. Summer is perfect when you’re just cruisin’ along, enjoying the weekend. Vacation is nearly over. Summer Camp is, too. The Read More …
Darn. That was my favorite song from the whole play and I just missed it. That wasn’t the only thing…there was also: the express train home on a Friday night. the car turning in front of you unexpectedly. the text Read More …
I can’t help thinking of the movie The Princess Bride from a short interaction this evening at dinner. At least a few times tonight, I just wanted to ask “Are you sure you know how this menu item is made?” Read More …