bits of snow from their boots, as they stood breathing in the delicious scents that wafted with soothing softness to their delighted senses. “The kitchen is right through here.” said Mary Elizabeth. Whether they needed to follow Mary Elizabeth or just their noses to and the kitchen is a p...
I am so proud of myself as I walk up the steps to the Hilton Opera. I found my way there without the help of a cab, map, or phone. I am sure it is pure luck but I will take it. They have upgraded my room to a suite, one of the perks of being in the hospitality business...
if just for a small period of time. Maybe because I’ve had to vicariously live through her at the expense of my own ineptitude. Either way, it’s akin to viewing the making of a Rembrandt but the painter decides enough is enough. There must be a way, an incentive to...
The boat is like a zodiac–made for ocean waves, hard bottom, inflatable sides, and ropes to hang on to. Joel, our fuzzy faced captain, steers from the back of the boat, while we 14 passengers sit roller-coaster style in rows facing forward. We putt-putt past the monstrous cruise ship...
It has something to do with looking for evidence in the environment that, of all seemingly maladaptive things, confirms our worst fears about ourselves. Maybe we will talk about that another day. Or not. In case you are wondering, I stayed calm, spoke in soothing tones, eventually her ...