I hate clichés, but this book has left me speechless. In a good way. First, knowing that it is set in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago tells you something of its uniqueness. Trotman’s firsthand experience of the Caribbean islands shines through in vivid descriptions of the area’s history, culture, and environment. But this is…
When a person, whether a foodie or simply someone who appreciates good, well-prepared food, thinks of delicious and innovative food, the name of Fannie Merritt Farmer comes to mind. Her story is one of determination to teach the public that one does not have to be a professional chef to live an ideal life in…
I recently heard from a very distraught wife whose husband had recently told her that he was no longer in love with her and that their marriage was “over.” He basically said something like, “I don’t want to hurt you, but it’s over between us. It’s over a long time ago and we did the…
Compared to owning a home, living in a rental apartment is incredibly easy. Why do the work yourself when you can enjoy the following benefits? Dedicated property and maintenance staff to call if something goes wrong No snow shoveling, lawn maintenance or pool/sauna care A single monthly rent check usually pays for everything (rather than…
Do you have a serious lack of cooking skills? Unfortunately, not everyone has the natural ability to put ingredients together to produce a flavorful masterpiece; however, I have a solution for those of us who lack culinary finesse! If you’re tired of Ramen and Stovetop Hot Pockets, then get ready to wow your stomach with…
We have been fortunate to have traveled all over the world. In fact, our daughter has pointed out that we have been to every continent except Antarctica. With all that travel, one of our favorite adult destinations remains Las Vegas, Nevada. Why Las Vegas? We love the atmosphere, the buzz, the activity and the many…
A reverse cell phone lookup is simply a process of finding someone’s name, address, and other related information by their cell phone number. There are many websites on the internet that offer reverse cell phone lookups. Some of them claim to be free, others require a small fee before you can access background information on…
There are mainly five disclosure items you need to be aware of if you own property in Puget Sound. The first is with respect to the Landlord-Tenant laws themselves. A summary of Washington State and City of Seattle landlord-tenant laws must be provided to tenants at least annually. This summary highlights the obligations of both…
