Nice Melons, by WriterJax Ever since I started collecting ideas for hip budgeting, as it were, I've noticed that the area in which I'm most constantly looking to cut costs is food. Fast food, groceries, dinners out, snacks ... they seem to add up more than anything and, indeed, it can be more expensive to … Continue reading Food – the Never-ending Budget Bender
JK Rowling’s Billion Dollar Cardboard Box (and other useful organization tips)
I was reminded recently of an interview with Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling , who explained her system of organization was a pile of cardboard boxes overflowing with papers, and that’s how she liked it. To paraphrase, Rowling said if she needs a nugget of information – like the book of herbs she uses … Continue reading JK Rowling’s Billion Dollar Cardboard Box (and other useful organization tips)
From the Archives: Potent Quotables
This month, I was able to tackle some very cool articlesfor The Women's Times, profiling speakers slated to appear at the 15th annual BayPath Women's Leadership Conference. It's an assignment I've taken on in years past, and I've been able to meet, interview, or photograph some amazing people, including Maya Angelou, Madeleine Albright, and Mia … Continue reading From the Archives: Potent Quotables
The Birthday Request Vid 2011
Weekend WrapUp: Foodie Birthday Edition
It was my birthday on Saturday, and my awesome posse made it a great day. From breakfast to after-dinner drinks, we gobbled our way through the day with treats galore. Ah, they know me so well. That said I'm in dire need of a cleanse. The day began with breakfast at the Olde Heritage Tavern … Continue reading Weekend WrapUp: Foodie Birthday Edition
