Working Dads
I just spent the better part of the day with four of the great dads in our lives: my dad, my husband and two brothers-in-law. Sure. They all work. Who doesn’t know at least a few working dads? I am Read More …
Category: food
Party Overload
One could argue that there is a potential for having too many parties or celebrations in which to participate. Don’t get me wrong, parties are great. They drive a lot of industry, from bakeries, to DJs and restaurants to theme Read More …
Pure Emotion
Given the week we are having in our family, there is a lot happening…pure emotion would understate the situation. Graduation celebrations, move up ceremonies, new schools to consider attending, leaving one we’ve known for 11+ years, catch up work from Read More …
Chocolate Means Happiness
I think that is it pretty universal that chocolate means happiness to everyone. (Except, that is, for the few – and I do actually know one person – who are allergic to it. Even for her, I think she is Read More …
Clearly Tourists
If I were in the business of marketing for assisting tourists plan their trip, I would be able to give them some advice, on what NOT to do. I am not talking about the essential 10 Things never to do Read More …
Pizza Friday
I guess it rings true that pizza Friday is universal… The Brazilian guy on the tour bus said that Pizza Pino was fantastique… (Yes, a tour bus – we only have 3 days and ranging from 10 to 86 we Read More …
Memory Triggers
Nothing is better than a rose, or a perfume, or that perfect blend of salt, garlic and simmering dinner – to create happy, romantic, nostalgic, family, joyful memory triggers. I’ve had a few this week. Just one subtle scent is Read More …
How Gullible
How gullible are you? Do you believe the sales person who says that the golf outing is just a little bit farther down the road… and 35 minutes later, you think you are about to drive off the edge of Read More …
Retail Parking
Retail parking is the bane of many retailer’s existence. Too few spaces. No customers. Zoning requires 10 spaces, you have room for just 9… Can you get a variance? Should you try for it, or maybe if you just squeeze Read More …
The Only Thing Missing
I was looking for the best restaurant to go eat crepes. Or even to have crepes… I believe, if there’s a restaurant promoting that they make them, they’d better damn well be good… Voila! I found two spots not too Read More …