Jan 31
After dating several fashion forward ladies, I’ve learned “important” facts like: ‘When she wears suede pumps, we’re taking a cab’, ‘The Hurt Locker is not an appropriate date night movie’, and perhaps my favorite ‘It’s okay for her to order a green colored drink because it matches her outfit’. (Apologies if you don’t understand these …
Jan 26
Waiting for a train can delay productivity. Waiting for the tube 15 stories below ground without access to your email brings productivity to a halt. But Transport for London (TFL) is offering a glimmer of hope for commuters. According to an announcement from London’s bus, tube, and ferry authority, before the 2012 Olympics commuters can …
Jan 24
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to one of the best weeks of the year, ChiliFest at Rockit. In its fourth year running, ChiliFest is when Rockit’s chefs increase the intensity of everything you love about chili – cheeses, beans, meats and in some cases the heat. If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, the idea of a …
Jan 24
The Royal Wedding was a massive party for the London, the Common Wealth and most women around the world. But as important as William and Kate’s wedding was, the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee is going to remind the world, who wears the crown. To commemorate her 60 years on the throne, the four-day celebration …
Jan 17
Most great buildings or structures have two things in common – a ground breaking ceremony and a ribbon cutting ceremony. But what do you do when there’s a building in the way of your proposed masterpiece? A wrecking ball? Dynamite? A sledgehammer? If you’re John Watson Chevrolet in Utah, you let a couple Silverados tear …
Jan 16
This time next month, my friends and I will be headed to Cologne (Köln), Germany for the carnival celebration and we’ve been searching London’s vintage shops for awesome costume accessories. This weekend’s search took me to the Blitz Vintage Department Store on the city’s East End. Describing itself as a “the ultimate shopping experience”, Blitz …
Jan 13
For the most part, Brits are pretty reserved. Rarely the first to open up or share information beyond the polite topics of conversation – until everyone’s drunk – they still respect the conservative customs demonstrated by the Royals. Until you give them an opportunity to take off their pants (trousers) in public. This year’s was …
Jan 12
If you need a pick-me-up or want to be inspired, the Christmas at Maggie’s Place video should do the trick. Founded in Phoenix, Maggie’s Place is a community that provides expecting women a loving community and a safe home that encourages them to achieve goals like education and steady employment. My sister Kimberly has been …
