Famous Dinner Scenes

Famous Dinner Scenes – What About Bob?

Imagine Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss at the same table in this scene, trying to keep a straight face! It would not be surprising if this were one of the movies with the most outtakes in the history of American film. In this very popular 1991 movie, an especially manipulative client (Murray), who happens to… Continue reading Famous Dinner Scenes – What About Bob?

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

Food Facts & Lore, Random Thoughts

Random Thoughts – Feb 1, 2013

Pictures on the wall tell the story of generations of pioneers, hard-working men and women who braved hot summers and bitterly cold winters, droughts and floods, illness and even enemies, to build this place we call home. We eat breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner at their feet, leisurely, often carefree. When we glimpse up, in… Continue reading Random Thoughts – Feb 1, 2013