It’s a staple shot of movies—that poor soul in a dingy restaurant dining alone. It’s also the theme of many country songs and more than a few paintings. It’s always nice to go out to dinner with friends but sometimes having the table to your self is even more relaxing. You don’t have to make […]
Ask anyone who has children and they probably have a story about being interrupted in THE ACT. Talk about destroying the mood! We know sex between partners is normal but, how parents caught in the act should explain it to children is another thing altogether. Everyone’s favorite sitcom, Modern Family, took on this sticky subject […]
Raise your hand if you hate Facebook (or all social media). And by “hate” we mean you are addicted to it, you check status updates every twelve seconds, and even though you are annoyed by the ads and the fact that your entire life is public knowledge, you can’t stop. So, technically it’s a love-hate […]
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day. To celebrate, we should all find some great hiking trips to add to our regular adventures. From local sites in your own backyard to great vacation destinations across the United States, there are lots of incredible fall hikes to explore. Lao Tzu once said, “A journey of […]
Regardless of how awesome your cranberry sauce or green bean casserole might very well be, on Thanksgiving it’s all about the bird—which is all about the turkey marinade. Guests will quickly forget the sweet yet savory sweet potatoes and your perfectly crafted pumpkin pie, but they will all remember the turkey, for better or worse. […]
Regardless of your taste in music, chances are that Carlos Santana songs have popped up on your playlist more than once. Not many artists can boast the same fact. That’s because the music of Carlos Santana has crossed several decades and many genres. Add Santana to the list of musicians you can enjoy with your […]
The words homemade bread alone are enough to get us drooling. Sadly however, most of us have given up carbs, particularly bread, at one point of our lives. You probably remember how painful it was to go out to dinner and have to ignore the breadbasket or to pass by a bakery with the smell […]
The importance of recycling is undeniable. That beautiful field you pass by on your way to work? Soon it might be covered in trash. Or that gorgeous waterfront you pass by on your way to work? One day it might be overflowing with pollution if we don’t make a change, and fast. According to the […]
Where did you see your life at 40? Whether you pictured yourself married with kids and a minivan or with a successful finance job and a beach house, we’re pretty sure you didn’t dream of being an intern after a couple of decades in the workforce. Even though the 40-year-old intern sounds like the title […]