The Craft The most memorable culinary experiences are as much about the chef’s artistry as they are about the fresh ingredients.  They are about crafting a flavorful future bey… Read More

Unveiling the Spooktacular Legacy Looking for Spooky date ideas? Halloween Horror Nights is an exceptional, electrifying event that immerses attendees in the spine-chilling spirit of Hall… Read More

I’m so excited to be working with Resident Magazine and Resident Digital. We all deserve a little luxury in our lives! Check out all the luxe living buzz with Resident RESIDENT: A… Read More

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for the perfect romantic date in New York City, you’re in luck! The city that never sleeps offers a wide ra… Read More

During a recent early morning chat,  Ever Carradine shared about life, parenting, and what to expect through the eyes of Naomi Putnam in season 5 of The Handmaid’s… Read More

After a hard day of amazing and breathtaking views of fall foliage in Connecticut, it’s time to rest those weary leaf-peeping eyes. But not just any pillow will do. Here are the top 5… Read More

I have been Keto for nearly 5 years so I appreciate candy but do so from afar. As you for you, my beloved “sweeties”. Here are some not-so-fun facts. Either way, enjoy, stay s… Read More

Where does the time go?  In 2012 I had the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer Hudson for the HuffPost to talk about life, love, loss, and all things in between.   Since tha… Read More

Before you think I am slighting my mom, please know I have taken the time to celebrate her. Now I want to take a few moments to do the same for the mother of ALL mothers, Happy Mother’… Read More

The most famous moment from “The Birdcage” is probably the one where Robin Williams gives a bored young hunk a 15-second tutorial in the history of American dance. It’s one… Read More

This year I have much to be thankful for and near the top of my gratitude Thanksgiving list is that I don’t have to worry about a moose licking my car… Let me explain Visito… Read More

Coffee first became popular in the U.S. after the Boston Tea Party, when the switch was seen as “patriotic,” according to PBS. And since Starbucks debuted in 1971, the drink is n… Read More

Channing Tatum just shared his favorite role to date: being a dad. And he’s adding “children’s book author” to his résumé, too. The 40-year-old actor… Read More

In the midst of this pandemic we have many people telling us what to do and how to do it. When it comes to the medical community I ask that you take what they say VERY seriously. Shut… Read More

Follow my blog with Bloglovin We choose it, we use it, but hopefully never have to REUSE it … the ubiquitous toilet paper. 1.The first recorded use of toilet paper was in 6th Century… Read More

While the world does not revolve around what Josh Says… I have been thinking a great deal about the amount of time and energy I have used to try to be in-step with the world. Take a… Read More

Whether it’s their total “ignorance” of social norms or their lack of understanding of how the world works, kids definitely do say the darndest things . That’s probab… Read More

I am not a Greek Goddess but my nachos are… Start with a simple greek quinoa salad with all the fixings, shovel it onto pita chips and top it with a very generous amount of fresh… Read More

Open House or dinner party… Sounds like a strange metaphor when deciding who to let into your inner circle and who to keep at an appropriate distance – as they simply are not re… Read More

It took me a a few weeks (plus) to actually let the entire A Star is Born experience to filter down fully. I found the movie to be an amazing and emotional ride and little did I know th… Read More

Did you watch the Golden Globe Awards last night?  So many things to see but what a great example of strategic planning when this young lady took the photo bomb to a new art and scien… Read More

Think about it. As a dessert, it sort of has everything you could want: a caramelized cake, tart dried fruit, nuts for texture and a healthy glug of holiday spirit (that’s booze, if yo… Read More

Happy Holidays… I am never quite sure what to get all of you each year as you have such distinctive and varied tastes. :- )   This year I decided to share a little something of m… Read More

Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a weird experience. That is, if you do “the gift” correctly. Anyone can shop for normal gifts, but the true Christmas spirit is in giv… Read More

Gobble, gobble – Amaze your friends with your knowledge about the most popular bird during Thanksgiving. Here are some interesting facts: As far back as 1000 A.D., Native American Ind… Read More

A lot of people might have different answers for what qualifies as “the best job in the world,” but Matt Hart is positive that he is working one of them. That’s because it… Read More

While we still have Thanksgiving to consider…Christmas et al is just around the corner… so I have begun my quest to find some super cool “stuff” for holiday giving… Read More

As you head out to the store to stock up on Halloween candy for this year’s trick-or-treaters, keep in mind this list compiled by CandyStore.com of the best and worst Halloween loo… Read More

I love the holidays and nothing says Christmas like macaroni and cheese candy canes – Right? A novelty item company is getting an early start on Christmas with a new and unusual festiv… Read More

Beer has come a long way in its 5,000-year history. Today, women as brewery owners, brewers, beertenders, beer writers and beer consumers are rapidly chipping away at the perception of beer… Read More

Whether you are new friend to my online family or have been hanging around for some time… You have most likely figured out that I tend to post a seemingly random collection of thought… Read More

In my opinion the whole idea of Labor Day is as little “labor” to execute the most fun! So of course that must include food and to be more specific, dessert — Here is some… Read More

Thanks to Samantha Toscano for a fantastic article that was worth sharing! Have some For far too long, the words “organized” and “clean” have been used synony… Read More

I don’t golf but I do hold the sport in high esteem, as it got me out of having to take football in PE. It was my respite and my oasis in lieu of those full-contact sports that can… Read More

Who has not, at one time or another, dreamed of being royalty?  Though you may not receive an official title, a stay at the majestic Kilkea Castle in Ireland’s Ancient East will l… Read More

Most men love to travel. It is the destination that excites them, not the preparation. Packing is a necessary evil and while any stylish man can pack a suit, it can be daunting to plan for t… Read More

I wrote this for the Huffington Post about 2 years ago,but Jade Mountain still hold a special place in my heart so I thought I would breathe some new travel life into it…  … Read More

Men’s Health did a great job capturing the mystical world of men’s underwear.   No no need to reinvent the wheel when journalist Louis Baragona  does all the heavy lift… Read More

Am I the only one who has spent countless hours in the “Reading Room” perched over my Smart Device while texting friends and families unable to find the perfect Emoji?  Scro… Read More

Since 1999, the rate of suicide has climbed 30 percent in the U.S. – and as high as 58 percent in some states. The deaths of fashion designer Kate Spade on June 5 and celebrity chef an… Read More

Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year’s first sunburn. Here’s a handy 10-pack of facts to give the holiday some perspective. IT ST… Read More

Binge watchers rejoice! Netflix has done it again. Did I miss any?  Leave me a comment or contact me with your thoughts. 1. Very go… Read More

Moms get a lot of bad gifts on Mother’s Day, so this year  moms got a chance to vent. Jimmy Kimmel went out on the street and asked mothers to share the worst Mother’s Day g… Read More

Forty years ago, Lawrence Herbert created a code-based system for designers to match colors and since then Pantone has become a world-famous authority on color with designers turning to the… Read More

On January 12, 1966, the first episode of “Batman” debuted on ABC, and it became one of the most iconic TV shows ever made. With its Bat-Fight words and t… Read More

Oh, jelly beans the kryptonite of sugar lovers everywhere. In honor of Easter and Easter Baskets everywhere, here are nine facts you should know about everyone’s favorite bean-shaped c… Read More

That day, for no particular reason, Rob Pope decided to go for a little run. The 36-year-old from Liverpool, England, is channeling his inner Forrest Gump as he becomes the first man to run… Read More

If this does not inspire you I do not know what will… Orville Rogers, a 100-year-old man, set a new age group record Saturday in the men’s 60-meters at the USATF Masters Indoor… Read More

Make sure  to”werk” that green and put down your keys if you want to avoid getting into trouble come March 17. Despite its religious undertones, St. Patrick’s Day ofte… Read More

The basics of keeping any home running smoothly have not changed in decades – mop, vacuum, change light bulbs, set thermostat, mow lawn, do laundry, stock refrigerator, keep family saf… Read More

Fifty years ago, when Fred Rogers showed up on national public television as the host of what then was a brand new children’s show called Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, TV was a lo… Read More

Every four years, one winter sport in particular manages to capture the international zeitgeist for the briefest of moments before disappearing into obscurity until the next Olympics. Nestl… Read More

While poor planning may find many in the “doghouse” this Valentine’s Day, and despite the flurry of romance we have come to associate with this holiday, one cannot forget t… Read More

On Valentine’s Day happy hearts everywhere turn to thoughts of love. People shower affection on partners, parents, friends, children, teachers, and even pets! They spend over a billion… Read More

I came across this great site and delicious Valentine’s Day article.   Love, laughter and I still get to drink wine and eat chocolate … Oh I am all in !!!! “Wha… Read More

As if we needed ANOTHER holiday.  Well, this one feels much needed and it also feels really good ! (literally).   National Hug Day, also known as National Hugging Day, is a da… Read More

While the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) bills itself as, “the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace,” 2017 was filled with gadgets tha… Read More

Their here… Time to watch, binge watch and just enjoy !   Anything standout to you as a fan favorite?  Honestly, with very little to watch on television  –… Read More

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This year, get off the status quo bandwagon of worn out New Year’s resolutions, and be daring. Commit to something a bit more noteworthy and a heck of a lot more fun . With an 8 percen… Read More

Winter is here in many parts of the continental U.S., but on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, there is a beautiful stretch of paradise known as Riviera Maya, w… Read More

Eggnog really makes you wonder: How did humans first think chugging a spiced and spiked egg-yolk-and-milk mixture was a good idea? It’s a bit like Gaston from Beauty and the Beast: &ld&hell…Read More

… Thanksgiving, a time to  gather around the table with family and friends and give thanks.   It is also a time to reconnect.  Clearly, we are all part of an extra… Read More

Now in its fifth season, “Orange is the New Black” has gone from having a cult following to being a force of nature. Never afraid to take on issues that while “uncomfortabl… Read More

It is estimated that whopping  $2.7 billion will be spent on trick-or-treat candy this year.  With all that money being spent, you might as well see if you are in step with your ne… Read More

You’ve got free time to kill, and you want to spend these rare moments with a TV show, but you’ve got a ton of options on a handful of streaming platforms. In an era when keepi… Read More

Halloween is here and candy corn is back on  grocery store shelves. With its arrival comes the great debate about whether or not this confection is a gift from the heavens or a di… Read More

I love anyone who is attentive to detail and as a foodie this makes my heart swell ! Some people prefer to bring a detailed list when they go grocery shopping. Era Golwalkar&rsqu&hellip…Read More

I admit it I love online quizzes and I love to travel – So when I found one that combines both it was a slice of heaven –  Take the quiz and see where it says you should set… Read More

Some “firsts” in life transcend explanation.  The first time you made #1 or # 2 all by yourself is an excellent example, as is your first taste of ice cream, your first kiss… Read More

If you are a die-hard foodie like me you might  fall into the trap of letting ego get the best of you from time to time ( I know I do) – This video humbled me – I live to ea… Read More

Soar over Cape Cod with Austin HERE The best part about having a blog is when something catches my attention I can simply log on and post without having to justify my intentions.  … Read More

Not all airline tickets are created equal and oftentimes, understanding the policies and restrictions of a standard ticket can be confusing. Yet, the open-ended ticket has some unique benefi… Read More

The emergence of smart home devices, such as the Google Home, that are driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are poised to create a 1.5% growth in industry revenue in t… Read More

A big sunny thank you to my pals at Consumer Reports for their annual list of top sunscreens, with an important reminder. The number on the bottle isn’t always accurate: Of the 58 loti… Read More

Get your geek on Game of Thrones fans and check this out ! The post DIY: How to Make a Badass Game of Thrones Phone Charger appeared first on #JoshSays Read More

Take a look at the teaser trailer Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” which debuted at the D23 EXPO in Anaheim, thrilling the thousands of Disney fans in attendance. The film… Read More

I knew it! I love all animals and I must admit more than a few cats have stolen my heart.  Yet, somehow I always knew that they were part of greater plan.  One hatched long ago and… Read More

If you are going to hit the beach this summer the two essentials are SPF and a good summer book – Maddie Crum and Claire Fallon at the HuffPo compiled one hell of great list.  Che… Read More

It is always the perfect time for a cocktail but somehow summer takes it to the next level.  Check out these pomegranate inspired drinks and feel free to invite me over to sit by the po… Read More

At nearly 50 years old I have seen my fair share of life.   Presently, I am managing to survive an “un-presidented” time in history. One where the politics of politics… Read More

From the quirky to the quintessential, no two fathers are alike. This Father’s Day make it extra special and take dad to the next level with some of the coolest gifts 2017 has to offer… Read More

Relationships are not easy, but anything worth having is worth working hard to achieve.  I don’t believe it is about perfection each and every day so perhaps the answers is to st… Read More

In 2016 I wrote this piece for the Huffington Post and upon reflection it still says everything I want to say… Mother’s Day means many things to many people and as the debate re… Read More

Style, beauty, fashion, travel and the ubiquitous world of luxury living have often had to be on the defensive.  Yet success is never something that should beg apology, as long as it co… Read More

I am a strong supporter of anything that can give Mother Nature some help, but this might just be my limit. A Tokyo-based company offering everything from bookbinding services, child car sea… Read More

In a recent interview with Variety,  Chris Pratt remembers when he went in for a commercial audition that didn’t go so well. “I introduced myself and he looked up at me and… Read More

On March 29, 1967, Janet Haines began her duties as a crossing guard in Falls Church, Virginia. Fifty years later, she’s still helping pedestrians on the same corner. Haines, 91, to… Read More

The legend has been passed down by NBA generations, chronicled like a Homeric odyssey. The tale they tell is of Kevin Garnett and the 2007-08 Celtics, and the seminal moment of a revolution… Read More

Continuing their worldwide publicity tour, the cast and filmmakers from Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” including Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad… Read More

Photo Credit: Getty Images Sometimes sh@t happens… and this year at the Oscars it did, it hit the fan and seemed to spray a fine mist of “Uh Oh” in every direction. People… Read More

Here is a fun quiz.  It makes sense right?  Remember to play safe and always where your condiments. This Condiment Quiz Will Reveal Your Taste In Men Read More

The top 50 candies of all time?  What do you think? Did I miss any 50. Werther’s Original — Chances are, you’re not craving one night now. But there’s also a pre… Read More

Love these animated posters!  Imagine a scrapbook of family photos like this ! Read More

Well it may be a bit early for Spring cleaning  but a clean up on I-465 is certainly in order… A truck carrying 38,000 pounds of marbles lost its trailer in Indianapol… Read More

And in super cool news! Students from Detroit’s Cody Rouge community, A World in Motion and FIRST LEGO® League unveiled their life-size LEGO® Batmobile Saturday, January 14, 20… Read More

I am a firm believer that everyone likes a fun quiz. So whether you take it boldly out in the open or secretly while no one is looking (or so you think)…  Why not get your geek o… Read More

2017 has made her appearance and is now residing firmly in the present bringing with her a flurry of resolutions.   Do you think yours are unique?  Check out some of the m… Read More

I am ready are you? Read More

Ya gotta have faith ! – RIP George Michael Read More