Ah, the eternal debate: Domino’s vs. Papa John’s. It’s a battle as old as time—or at least as old as the 30-minute delivery guarantee. Is there really a clear winner in this showdown of greasy goodness? Spoiler alert: Neither one is better than your favorite local pizza joint, where the… Read More "“Is It Too Much to Ask for My Pizza to Be Right?” Or, “Hello Papa, Anyone Home?”"
Category: Ramblings
Agliolio A Fresh Take on Italian: A Good Spot for Italian food in Boynton Beach
Agliolio A Fresh Take on Italian has long been on my radar, consistently recommended as the “best” Italian restaurant in South Florida by a friend who has become something of an evangelist for their cuisine. In a region notorious for its abundance of Italian eateries—every other block, it seems, boasts… Read More "Agliolio A Fresh Take on Italian: A Good Spot for Italian food in Boynton Beach"
Renzo’s Cafe and Pizzeria in Boca Raton: Rediscovering A Boca Classic
Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria in Boca Raton! It’s been ages since my last visit, so when my friends suggested we hit up “some Italian restaurant we’ve never been to,” Renzo’s was the first thing that popped into my head. I thought, why not? A couple of years later, it’ll feel… Read More "Renzo’s Cafe and Pizzeria in Boca Raton: Rediscovering A Boca Classic"
“Groundhog Day,” Or, “Nevermind, I Live in Florida.”
Groundhog Day. It’s not just another date on the calendar; it’s a cultural phenomenon (at least in Pennsylvania) that’s wrapped in whimsy, weather predictions, and, of course, a groundhog named Phil. Every February 2nd, the nation turns its eyes to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where a furry meteorologist emerges to forecast the… Read More "“Groundhog Day,” Or, “Nevermind, I Live in Florida.”"
Maggie McFly’s: Boca Raton’s New Burger & Beyond Hotspot
Forget the flux capacitor, Boca Raton has a new time machine, and it’s sending taste buds straight to deliciousville. Yep, I’m talking about Maggie McFly’s at the Town Center Mall, where Legal Seafood (yes, I’m aging myself) used to be. And let me tell you, this ain’t no rerun –… Read More "Maggie McFly’s: Boca Raton’s New Burger & Beyond Hotspot"
“What a Time to be an eCommerce Store Owner” Or, “Survey Says… No!”
There are days I wish I still had eCommerce stores, and there are days I’m glad I sold them off long ago. Around the holidays I always get nostalgic remembering back to days leading up to Christmas. The warehouse would be buzzing with pickers racing up and down aisles pulling… Read More "“What a Time to be an eCommerce Store Owner” Or, “Survey Says… No!”"
“15,000 Photos” Or, “An Umbrella of Hope.”
I consider myself a visual person. Visual in the sense that I tend to learn based on sight, teach using visuals rather than text, and memorize based on images. That probably explains why there are nearly 15,000 photos saved on my phone. I don’t have a fancy camera, as my… Read More "“15,000 Photos” Or, “An Umbrella of Hope.”"
“Meeting the Governor” Or, “Easter Memories.”
Holidays always tend to bring back memories and Easter is no exception. While many of you are probably reminiscing about time spent with family, or watching your grandchildren meet the Easter Bunny for the first time, I’m remembering an Easter spent with the Governor. The year was 1980-something and my… Read More "“Meeting the Governor” Or, “Easter Memories.”"
“Social Distancing” Or, “Wind the Clock, Helen. It Stopped.”
Did you ever wish you could just stop time? Be able to just freeze time and space for a brief moment, or an extended period, to enjoy something so magical, so special that you’ll never get to experience again? I think we’ve all had that wish at least once in… Read More "“Social Distancing” Or, “Wind the Clock, Helen. It Stopped.”"
“The Easter Leisure Suit,” Or, “Dime Store Candy Memories.”
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, Easter is going to be a little different this year. While I don’t celebrate the occasion, I do consume my fair share of Cadbury Mini Eggs, chocolate bunnies, and Manischewitz wine. I remember as a kid, waking up Easter morning in search… Read More "“The Easter Leisure Suit,” Or, “Dime Store Candy Memories.”"