Well, I went and did it this year! I couldn't find my last year's blow ups (can you say too much stuff in storage?!) So, I indulged in a new one. The Grim Reaper with his Scythe at Arms length is too … [Read more...] about Halloween Tricks and Tips
Happy Halloween
Happy All Hallows Eve! I've been amazed by the proliferation of Halloween goods, decorations, foods and more. From the Spirit Stores to the latest mini-food offerings for trick or treaters from … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween
Martian Child
"Martian Child" - John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Bobby Coleman For recently widowed celebrated scifi author (John Cusack) his path to finding his way back from grief and … [Read more...] about Martian Child
Retailers Scared by Internet Voices
It is no longer Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) but instead Vendor Beware as in this age of the internet with blogs, websites, rants, and youtube it is all too easy to become truly vocal about a poor … [Read more...] about Retailers Scared by Internet Voices
Valenza – Atlanta (Brookhaven), GA
The latest addition to restauranteurs Michel and Tonya Arnette's refreshing take on European style continental dining here in Atlanta; their first is my ever favorite Haven at the opposite end of the … [Read more...] about Valenza – Atlanta (Brookhaven), GA
Why Charlie is Brown
It is all in the semantics, consider mud brown vs. chocolate. Wouldn't you have a library done in Hershey? Or Godiva? Yum. Brown is a wonderful, warm, earthy color that too often gets short shrift by … [Read more...] about Why Charlie is Brown
If You Don’t Like What You’re Eating, Change Your Cooking!
I have a habit of tinkering with recipes when I cook. I'm not great at following directions, you know your typical entrepreneurial type! I find that by adding a dash of cinnamon to the fried chicken … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Like What You’re Eating, Change Your Cooking!
Car Keys Save Lives
Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the … [Read more...] about Car Keys Save Lives
Ratatouille
"Ratatouille" I have to say I didn't recognize the voices as anything special, but the movie was. A bit campy, and somewhat predictable but I am a sucker for happy endings. Fun because it involved … [Read more...] about Ratatouille