Just when you think you’ve heard everything, along comes something that baffles and surprises. Did you know kids are getting drunk on alcohol based hand sanitizers? I did not even know that was a thing. According to CNN, lots of times it’s totally accidental, like the 6 year old in Atlanta who was recently hospitalized Read More >>
Do You Think the Balance Between Work and Life is Dead?
Long before cell phones and email, most people did not have the constant connection to work once they left the office for the night or weekend. {Though, I remember my dad always had a briefcase of work he brought home, long before we had a home computer.} Still, when I ran across an article on Read More >>
Remember When Your First Car Meant Freedom?
I was on cnn.com the other day and spotted an article about the thrill of owning your own car as a teen in the 1960’s. The article described how one teen worked at the grocery store, delivered papers, and sold ice cream just so he could buy his own car by the time he turned Read More >>
Mavis Butterfield | Making It In America Video
Have you ever been to Atlanta, Georgia? Yesterday I visited CNN headquarters and talked to Susan Hendricks on Headline News {HLNtv} about my efforts to grow 2,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables in my backyard garden. It was totally cool! I even met Clark Howard and I of course said something really intelligent like … “Saving money Read More >>
Welcome CNN Viewers!
Welcome CNN viewers! I’m so glad you’re here. I think. I mean unless you’re a stalker. Than that’s totally not cool. In case you’re wondering who the heck I am, here are a few quick links to my latest adventures. Gardening Growing food is the coolest hobby on the planet. Want to know the best Read More >>