One of our family’s lesser known facts, despite dad’s subtle hinting, is that we’re all black belts in Tae Kwon Do. It was a family activity for years. One that I rather enjoyed. I didn’t love forms, but I loved sparring, both standard activities in everyday practice. Other daily routines were push-ups, laps, learning how to punch, how to kick, how to take… View Post
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “don’t reinvent the wheel.” I’ve heard it countless times, typically with undertones of frustration and likely, teasing. I’m assuming the reason this cliche has been tossed in my direction so many times is because I simply don’t understand it. Never will. Do you know how many times the wheel has been reinvented? I’ll put this… View Post
I have always found symbolism to be a fascinating thing, stemming from my undergrad where I studied quite a bit of it. Did you know, that before we reach a year old, we are able to discern and understand symbols? Iconic memories, things we see, only spend about 0.3 seconds in our brains while echoic memories (audio) last about four… View Post
“It’s CHRISTMAS!!!!” (Please read that in your very best Will Ferrell’s “Elf” voice). Christmas parties are lining the horizon and you need a recipe to keep in your back pocket. Don’t worry, here’s a recipe that’s quick, cheap, and easy but classy. Super classy. Like a hooker for senators and businessmen. Is that inappropriate to say on a blog? Well… View Post
We are officially one month away from Christmas and this means that you need to start bringing your A-game to finish up your shopping. Although it’s easy to become overwhelmed, don’t be. I am the best gift-giver in all the land. Seriously, the Yoda of gift-giving. And I’ve searched high and low for some of the most amazing, unique, thoughtful,… View Post