A woman’s place is in the kitchen? True or false? If you feel your feathers ruffle up then you may not agree with me, but the chatter on the internet shows that men don’ t mind dating (ultimately, … more
The cherry blossom season is most beautiful in the city of Kyoto. I missed many years of cherry blossoms due to global warming & mistiming. In 2006, I finally made it back to Kyoto, the … more
Punishment Park is a brilliant piece of cinema. Shot in the Southern California desert using his patent faux documentary style, Watkins creates a film like no other. The story deals in an alternate reality … more
So far no field tomatoes from Quebec have showed up in Montreal stores or at the Jean Talon Market. Usually it’s August before the crop comes in, and this year it may be even later because of the … more
They are as much a part of the American landscape as white churches, baseball fields and the county fair. Diners have been a long standing favorite of Americans for more than a century now. … more
There are people all through our lives who come along & inspire us in one way or another. Sometimes they are only in our lives for a brief period of time & often we find their … more
I don't know about you but over the years I have found that it is getting increasingly difficult to maintain friendships. We are all so darn busy! There are so many obligations … more
Nora Young does a weekly radio show/ podcast about technology and culture that is relevant, interesting and incredibly entertaining. A lot of the content is listener driven from feedback on the blog. … more
Are you looking for a witty and intelligent read to spend your rainy days with? Well, then I have the book for you. Chuck Klosterman says things that you've always been thinking in a way that makes you … more
My favorite thing about gardening is the growth process. That and the layouts, colors and shapes that my garden ends up taking. Although I have always loved gardening and flowers, gardening took on a … more
I would imagine there are lots of folks out there who utilize search engines on a daily basis and have absolutely no idea how this amazing technology came to be. You want to know more but feel … more
Even if you don't purchase or eat fast food, the buying power of the industry still influences what you purchase at your local supermarket. Agribusiness is a multi-billion dollar industry, more soulless … more
This book will change the way you perceive the fast food industry. Schlosser holds nothing back. Everything you don't want to hear about the industry, he puts in the most eye opening … more
Although I still do resort to fast food occasionally, this book really made me aware of the economic and health tolls that this "convenience" really takes. From an economic perspective, fast food has … more