It’s that time of year again. It’s a new year, and to paraphrase the 1989 cult classic Troop Beverly Hills, “It’s cookie time!” They’ve been deep fried at state fairs and incorporated into a Sprinkles Ice Cream seasonal flavor. Everybody, it seems, has their favorite flavor. They’re sold in offices, in front of grocery stores, by the girls themselves, often…
It never fails. The world faces some sort of shocking tragedy, and after the status updates about the journalistic basics (what, who, where, why how) and some immediate reaction (Oh my God!), we start to get internet trolls who go out fault-finding. There’s been a lot of it following the attacks on Paris, and I…
Whenever I visit my parents, my Mother picks me up at the airport and my radio station request is always the same. Sirius Radio ’70s on 7. And every time we play a few songs, and Mother remarks, “I don’t know how you’re so into ’70s music.” and my reply is always the same: “Because…
There are plenty of memorable places to eat on the North Shore of Kaua’i. Hanalei Town is full of casual eateries at which to get the best fresh caught seafood, and the Jean-Georges Vongerichten outlet Kaua’i Grill at the St. Regis Princeville is one of the finest dining experiences on the island. However, tucked away at the Westin Princeville Ocean…
Summer is a great time to discover new wines to love. The Capital Grille has long understood this, for 2015 is the seventh year they’ve offered the summer wine event known as The Generous Pour. For $28 per person with the purchase of dinner comes a selection of eight different wines, typically revolving around a common theme. Master…
Situated in the middle of one of the original 19th Century cattle runs from the Texas prairie to the Transcontinental Railroad, Denver has been a prime place for steak for over a century. John Elway played for the Denver Broncos from 1983 to 1998 and is currently the team’s General Manager, and is almost synonymous…
I’ve been blogging for some time about general nonsense, and I’ve gotten good feedback. I’ve also been writing legit stuff for examiner.com and I’ve done pretty well. But in both cases I haven’t really been able to tell good stories the way I want to tell good stories. And the stories I want to tell…
