NO PHONE, NO TV, NO INTERNET? NO PROBLEM

NO PHONE, NO TV, NO INTERNET? NO PROBLEM

by | Dec 17, 2019

NO PHONE, NO TV, NO INTERNET? NO PROBLEM OK, I’ll admit it: while our rooms had no phones, our cell phones did work. And while our rooms had no televisions or internet reception, local bars had TVs that allowed us to catch a football game or two, and we could get...
Meet Kaylee Boyle of Gusto Mexico in Santa Barbara

Meet Kaylee Boyle of Gusto Mexico in Santa Barbara

by | Oct 15, 2019

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kaylee Boyle. Kaylee, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. Ever since I was a little girl, I have been told, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you...
Looking for a Good Read?

Looking for a Good Read?

by | Oct 4, 2019

I recently received an e-mail from a listener complimenting me on my book reviews and author interviews, but expressing dismay that she is often listening in the car and can’t make note of the title and/or author. She also reminded me that I haven’t posted a book blog...
If Reading Makes You Happy…

If Reading Makes You Happy…

by | Jun 26, 2019

…then reading about happiness should be even better, right? So maybe take a look at Happiness on the Blue Dot by Lisa Marranzino. When the author first contacted me, I was afraid that it might be one of those psycho babble, feel good books about the search for,...

FALL FOOD FESTIVAL UPDATE

by | Apr 30, 2019

After eight wonderful, enjoyable, and successful years, it appears that the Fall Food Festival (www.restaurantandfoodexpo.com) has come to an end. The Academy Hotel, a great venue for an event of this type and where the event has been held, has decided not to make the...