It was St. Patrick’s Day and my family was gathering at my brother’s house for dinner. He hosts a gathering every year for the holiday- he is a private chef and works very hard to put out a celebratory spread. We aren’t Irish but we love … [Read more...] about What’s a Fidget Spinner?
Where’s Your Head (At)?
I was lucky enough to know my great grandfather. His name was Thomas Romano and he was a five-star chef who immigrated to America in 1945. He was an imposing figure- he never spoke below a shout and looked like Carlo Rossi from the wine … [Read more...] about Where’s Your Head (At)?
Keeping It Fresh
My wife and I recently visited the beautiful country of Ireland. We went on a “cottage tour”, which is a semi-fancy way to say: we went and looked at old houses. The average country cottage in Ireland is over 200 years old. They are nearly … [Read more...] about Keeping It Fresh
Life Is But A Dream?
“Row, Row, Row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a dream.” I can remember the first time I heard this song sung in rounds, with the second group beginning the first line as the leading … [Read more...] about Life Is But A Dream?
