An Overnight Success

Sometimes, it seems like someone just comes out of nowhere and they are an overnight success. Just like that. Boom. Discovered. No matter that they studied their craft from the age of 3. No matter that they practiced and tried Read More …

Cute, But…

How often have you looked at something, or – let’s face it – someone and thought, wow, cute, but… I can’t raise a puppy; believe me, I tried. How many strappy sandals do you need; other than one pair black, Read More …

No Strings

Stunt men and women definitely use harnesses to keep safe, but free offers from businesses that have no strings attached might actually have some risk for the business that is… You can take them up on their offer and never Read More …

Don’t Look Back

It’s getting to that time of year, of graduations and celebrations and moving on… Of course, you should always be aware of where you started and your surroundings. Be safe. Be practical. Be respectful… but don’t look back. You can’t Read More …

Make Your Mark

Other than my grandparents, who took the easy AND the hard way out of this – you, too can make your mark. In our lives, our human lives – as frail as they are – being able to leave a Read More …

Keeping Costs Lower

Sometimes, keeping costs lower means that you have to sacrifice quality. Other times, it means that you are a loyal customer and you are rewarded for your repeat visits with discounts. Hand sewing usually costs more…but, not always. Sometimes, having Read More …

Know the Whole Story

It is always best to know the whole story before you react. In the age of e-mail, Facebook posts and text…it is easy to misinterpret someone’s simple communication. Years ago, before all of that existed, it was just a little Read More …