If you’ve ever watched old movies dating back to the 1970’s, you know that there are a lot of things from that era that are probably better left in that era. There were a lot of cheesy material things coming out of the seventies that we don’t need back on the market today. But there […]

Winter is my favorite time of year. With the excitement of the holidays and the celebrations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years occurring during winter, it is a time of great joy and merriment. Nothing is merrier than waiting for the first snow fall of the year. I enjoy watching snow falling on empty streets, cup of […]

Digital cameras are now affordable enough that almost everyone has one. Combined with the right software, this has made it possible for the average person to take better-than-average pictures. In order to excel above this, the photographer now has to go above and beyond the basic point-and-shoot technique and to start exploring ways of taking […]

My daughter won a local talent show and has now been invited is take part in a talent show in New York City. Were both very excited about it!! Sort of like a version of American Idol – without the pressure - I hope. Anyway were heading over there next month and are taking a week to see […]

My hubby and I love to hang out in coffee shops and bookstores with cafes.  The usual suspects are Starbucks and Barnes & Noble, but that’s not all!  We love to frequently independent coffee shops and bookstores, as well as small chains.
Not every coffee shop or bookstore cafe is created equally, however.  Here are a […]