Uncommonly Good Cookie, Bigger is Better

The contents of my lunchbox in elementary school rarely changed; a PB&J sandwich, potato chips, three cookies and a carton of milk. I always ate the cookies first, in my young hands they were huge and so good. My favorite store-bought cookie has always been Keebler’s Pecan Shortbread Sandies. As advertised, they are uncommonly good, … Continue reading Uncommonly Good Cookie, Bigger is Better →

You don’t need Big Bucks to Buy Original Art

My local arts league opened its 8th annual Juried Art Exhibition last weekend, the exhibit includes 90 paintings, photographs and sculptures by 20 local artists. Some of the artists have exhibited and sold their work in previous years others are new to the show. The lowest priced painting is $90 the highest $1,400. Which brings … Continue reading You don’t need Big Bucks to Buy Original Art →

Domestic Engineer In Charge

I recently retired from a 50-year career in marketing communications, aka advertising and public relations. My new full time job is Domestic Engineer in Charge. For the last 13 years, I was the associate publisher for a magazine in Houston, Texas, where I grew up. I currently live in Pearland which is south of Houston … Continue reading Domestic Engineer In Charge →