Wishing you a warm holiday season... A graham cracker, a square of chocolate and a marshmallow are in your kitchen. They're calling to you. What do you do? Do you eat them? Or do you add one key ingredient to make them magical? For me, the decision is easy. I'd toast the marshmallow. Warmth is what turns something good—into something great, ...
Have you ever been camping? Have you tried to start a fire, Bear Grylls style, with some wood and kindling? Hard, right? Yes. It’s seemingly impossible, and extremely time consuming. Plus, you’re bound to get hungry in the meantime. (After all, those S’mores aren’t going to toast themselves!) Even if you are Bear Grylls, a lighter is still a better way to make ...
Have you seen the show, American Pickers? Mike and Frank sift through garages, barns and junkyards to find hidden treasures. This stuff is usually dusty, ignored, beat up. Often, it surprises the owners that these items even exist! By having a good eye for what’s valuable—Mike and Frank bring these hidden treasures into the daylight—and set them on display ...
Last night, I went to see a gig in Dublin for a band called Kill It Kid. I saw them open last year for Brandi Carlile and was drawn to their unique sound. The room was tiny. Only 20 people were there. And they were loud. Really loud. I couldn’t hear the melody. Just wild noise. Their talents were obscured—because ...
I fly a lot (hence my previous rant about dealing with Alex). Recently, I became obsessed with flight attendants’ buns (the kinds on their heads). They were full and luxurious. What was their secret? I had to know. I researched, and discovered. It’s called a hair donut. It’s a piece of loofah-like plastic, shaped like a donut. You put ...
Oh, Jamie... Via TV, Jamie Oliver told me that cheese, honey and coffee grinds are a perfect combination. For his tapas feast, he says: Lay the slices of cured meat on a board alongside the large wedge of Manchego. Drizzle a little honey over the cheese, then sprinkle over a pinch of ground coffee. To each his ...
On TV, girls are always asking guys to talk about their feelings. Although some may be hesitant to admit it, men have feelings too. We all do. “Feelings” are treacherous territory—but I’m a rebel—and today, I’m jumping the fence into the danger zone. Nervous about where this is going? Is your stomach tightening? ...
I get it. There are billions of people flying on airplanes—and the airlines don’t have time to talk to everyone in person. But I can’t think of a better way to alienate a customer than by having animated robo-customer-service. Do they expect to trick me with this smiling, talking avatar? As much as Robo-Alex’s cartoon face smiles ...