Although hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the family provides a plethora of rewards it also comes with several challenges, particularly if your home the annual congregation place. One of the many challenges is finding a way to keep things different every year. Now of course the turkey is sacred and even if you spice it up, Read More …
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered another stellar presentation with some surprises both on and off the stage. What wasn’t as surprising was the continued dominance of “Game of Thrones” or HBO for that matter. In case you didn’t set the DVR we’ll review what took place on stage and who was stunning off stage Read More …
At earlier stages of my life taking a cruise was never an option. In my twenties I simply couldn’t afford it, nor did they go to places I was interested in visiting. Later, I didn’t want to be bound by the constraints of a ship’s schedule. Now, the commercials but I wonder if I’m really Read More …
Ok, this site has been accused of media bias against vegetarians so we thought we would dedicate a post wines that go well with vegetables. True, most of the recommendations for wine on this site usually are paired with meat of some sort so we were obsessed with finding some that could collaborate just as Read More …
As much as I love the results that running (particularly on a treadmill) has on my body and the extensive list of positive attributes, it’s an exercise I can only do effectively if I am in the perfect environment. In other words I need plenty of distractions to take my mind off what I am Read More …
For the longest time, sunglasses have been the standard for coolness, particularly in warm weather climates, but reading glasses have seen a big upgrade in style, thanks to newly squinty generations who demand spectacles that satisfy the most important requirement: looking good. So we thought we would hit the streets (coffee houses) in order to Read More …
Now that the hustle & bustle is over, we’ve all had an opportunity to reflect on the holiday season, spend quality time with family and friends, and hopefully relax a little after the late night wrapping and incessant cooking. There also may be a small window for a little “me time”. So if you’re thinking Read More …