Apple cobbler is traditionally a dessert favorite, especially around the holiday season. For those of you who can relate to not being an expert chef, you may share my excitement in finding a quick, delicious recipe for apple cobbler on the back of a NillaWafer box. I must point out that this recipe only makes […]
Continue ReadingSay Peak-a-Boo
February 02, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. It’s that time of year again…waiting to see if that little groundhog is going to see his shadow! In case you were not aware of the details of this special day here’s the gist of it. Every year on February 2nd , dating back to the 1800s, many gather in the traditional location of […]
Continue ReadingThe Holiday Hierarchy
November 26, 2008
Is it me, or are we transitioning immediately from Halloween to Christmas? Just when the last Trick-or-Treater of the night walks away from my door step, K-mart busts out the 15 foot inflatable snow globe. Are we skipping something? Yes, I think it is called Thanksgiving. According to a recent study by the CDC, 34% […]
Continue Reading2008 Addison Whitney Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 31, 2008
After much rivalry, smack-talk, and closed-door sessions, the 2008 pumpkin line-up was revealed yesterday for AW’s Third Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Each year, the competition gets more fierce, and this year was no exception. Teams pulled out all the stops … giving their pumpkins personalites, acting out skits, and even injecting a little multi-media into […]
Continue ReadingHandicapping the Pumpkin Teams
October 27, 2008
As Laine reported in her post, the gauntlet has been thrown down for the Third-Annual Addison Whitney Pumpkin Carving Contest. The rules are a bit different this year, which means that teams are crucial … and as a completely unbiased handicapper, I can say with confidence that my team will be the group to beat. […]
Continue ReadingAW’s Pumpkin Carving Contest Begins!
October 24, 2008
Tensions are high around the office, as the AW team is gearing up for the annual pumpkin carving contest! Teams have been assigned, and this year there will only be three days given to carve. Stay tuned for more details and may the best pumpkin win! {View pictures of the last two years of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Sweetest Day
October 17, 2008
It’s that time of year again! Have you stood in line to dig through all of the picked-over cards to find just the right one for this week’s special holiday? If you’re thinking to yourself “It’s not Christmas or Valentine’s Day, or even Halloween yet” then you’re right. This Saturday is actually “Sweetest Day.” Sweetest […]
Continue ReadingFather’s Day Gifts
June 13, 2008
In search of the perfect Father’s Day gift, I’ve decided that there are really only four types of gifts: Utility—Something he’ll actually use Wish List—Something he really wants Quality Time—Spending time with you Appreciation—Showing that you care Many gift ideas quality for more than one category; but the ever-illusive “perfect gift” would satisfy all four. […]
Continue ReadingThe Meaning of a Day: Memorial Day
May 26, 2008
For many of us, Memorial Day has come to represent just an extra day off work. It signals the end of the school year and the beginning of summer (and higher gas prices). It’s a chance for us to go to the beach, have a picnic, visit family or take advantage of a huge sale […]
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