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"Took a little nap where the roots all twist, squished a rotten peach in my fist, and dreamed about you, woman." --from  Peache...

Before you get into this blog, go to a new window and Google "Data Mining."  Go ahead.  I'll be here when you get back.  So ...

Our caveman ancestors had nothing on us.  Oh sure, they created some pretty cool art, they invented tools at an alarming rate, they could de...

This past week, I took a friend (and prospective client--he says, with hope in his heart) to one of the most charming little restaurants i...

Some desserts deserve more recognition than they receive.  Panna cotta is one of those under-recognized, overlooked, and often neglected del...

I am lucky for many reasons, not the least of which is my birthday.  It's July 3rd.  Not on the 4th.  That means I have 2 full days of c...

This is Father's Day weekend.  I hope you all called your Dads and and expressed your hearts' true feelings.  And I know as I writ...