Sometimes life requires us to roll the dice, take a chance, or simply just have faith that things will work out, even when failure is a big possibility. Several months ago, the Writers Forum Board members began debating over whether… Continue Reading
It was financial necessity of one Yoshiaki Shiraishi that morphed the traditonal sushi bar from a tiny space with few seats into a novelty production that coincidentally involves food. The owner of a sushi restuarant on the outskirts of Osaka… Continue Reading
Today I’m inviting you on a very special trip. A journey into one of my wildest, outrageous fantasies. Join me as we step into the technicolor film loop with surround sound that plays inside my head every time I step… Continue Reading
I was taught that if the accelerator stuck or the breaks failed to put the car in neutral and use the hand break. Is this correct? A friend turned off the key – and that locks the steering wheel on… Continue Reading
After the holidays, my thoughts always turn towards spring. Clearing away the decorations of Christmas and making a clean sweep in my home is so refreshing that I add some fresh cut flowers to my table to finish off my… Continue Reading
Redding is juuust right. That may be so, but I’m supposing I ought to define “just right” – for what. In my not-so-humble opinion (the one that, along with two or three bucks, will buy you a cup of coffee)… Continue Reading
“Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny.”-Mahatma Gandhi As the ball drops and we kiss the nearest… Continue Reading
Relationships can, at times, be pure torture. Hopefully, instead of identifying with today’s playlist, it will actually make you feel a little bit better about your own life, no matter what your situation. It wouldn’t matter if you were happily… Continue Reading
Dear Shelly: Help! My home is just “blah.” I’ve spent years accumulating all sorts of things; furniture, art and accessories, most of which I liked, but now I’m not so sure. The more I get, the worse it looks, and… Continue Reading
I got to thinking about what I liked most about retirement. The first thing that came to mind is that I don’t have to set an alarm clock. Oh, I still get up at the crack of dawn, even though… Continue Reading
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