Just Like That
And, just like that, the day is done. The calendar flips. The wedding is over. The event you planned for months is wrapped. The friends who you haven’t seen in ages have left for the evening. The rain that threatened Read More …
Category: food
Recreated and Better
That dish, the one you loved before, but isn’t available at the restaurant anymore…has been recreated and better than you remembered. It isn’t easy to be innovative. It may not be every day someone invents something new. It is wonderful Read More …
You Never Know
It could be that you never know what may mean something in the future. The favorite color you had when you were a kid – not the one you said in elementary school – the one you liked so long Read More …
Little Tiny Things
Sometimes, the little, tiny things you do make the most impact. Encouraging joy and laughter. Cooking their favorite meal. Selecting a small trinket to bring home. Sharing a quiet moment. Letting the sun dance on your face. Breathing in – Read More …
Comes Right Back
An old habit comes right back to you… if you just start the way you always did. Core muscle memory. Maybe some notes with prompts written down. A nudge from someone who has been doing it for years. Seeing someone Read More …
Bonus Crème Brûlée
Go somewhere that people who care about you give you a bonus crème brûlée… You should eat both desserts. You must enjoy yourself. You will remember. Life is really too short. Enjoy the bonus crème brûlée and tell everyone about Read More …
All of That and More
Yes. All of that and more is what you can get. You must be vocal. Clear about what you want. You ask. You receive. Please (and thank you) we will take all of that and more the next time. ~ Read More …
Still Better Than Average
Even after several prior visits, they are still better than average. This is so encouraging. Inspiring even. They are holding up their reputation from past experiences. Not easy to do. Typically over time, they become lax and drop the ball. Read More …
Oh, Hello
You can call ahead, text before you head out or…just show up. Oh, hello! Happy. Elated Surprised. Excited. Yay. Thrilled. All of those are the good reactions. If there are any other reactions, you don’t know them well enough. And… Read More …
You Got All That
Hmmm…you got all that? (We are skeptical.) You sure you don’t want to write it down or take notes? Nah, I’m good. If you know you have a good memory you don’t have to write everything down. Pretty impressive. And, Read More …