Family time, Photos, Random Thoughts

Three Words For The New Year

PERSPECTIVE - A wise friend used to say, "Always mind the events of the world. Be informed, but never take your mind off the sweet spot. This, in the end, is your saving grace." Find the sweet spot. Take this decadent New Year's Eve Appetizer, for example. The naked eye was rather assaulted by the unattractive odds… Continue reading Three Words For The New Year

Monday Magazine, Photos

Roses Are Red ~ A Photo Gallery

Valentines' Day 2015. Dressing up for the occasion. One hour before showtime. The kitchen itself is a sensory landscape of voices, chopping blocks, running water and aromas. Daily activity, but with a romantic touch. These old tables are the centerpiece of so many encounters and conversations, business brainstorms and weekend brunches. Today, especially, they are… Continue reading Roses Are Red ~ A Photo Gallery

Dining with children, Family time, Meal Time Games

How to Waltz Through Valentine’s Dinner With Children

Ever take up ballroom dancing? Waltz is all about timing. It is a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat. POM-pom-pom, POM-pom-pom, POM-pom-pom... To waltz through a challenging moment requires the ability to suspend time; more specifically, the ability to suspend emotion and expectations in order to proceed in… Continue reading How to Waltz Through Valentine’s Dinner With Children