Entertain Hello Dr. Sanjay Gupta March 30, 2014

The best advice that Sanjay Gupta has ever received is to do something everyday that scares you. He knows it doesn’t always work out; “you might get fired from your job and the girl might say no but just give it a go.” He went on to say that we should try to become comfortable...

Entertain, Faith, Family, Traditions Sing Me Something Irish March 16, 2014

Folks, if you are lucky to grow up with loving father of Irish decent, you no doubt heard him sing the songs “Danny Boy” and “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” countless times. But there are a lot of Irish songs and ballads out there that I have never heard. So, I decided to ask my dad...

Entertain, Family Celebrating the Ladies

In this past year, I have enjoyed, relished, appreciated the simple joy of enjoying a meal with some lovely ladies in my life. Friendship and laughter go hand and hand. A beautifully set table with flowers are an added finishing touch. Chances are a question is asked (advice on something, goal for each person, summary...

Family Chill Buffalo

Chances are you would not have selected this winter to open a frozen yogurt shop. But on January 24, 2014 – Chill Buffalo opened at 2860 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst. Owners Anton and Lisa Wopperer had the gumption to research all the ins and outs of the frozen yogurt business and decided they had...

Dogs, Lucy, poodle Ambush Makeover March 4, 2014

In Ambush Makeover, producers search for a lucky lady to re-do who is kind and giving with no time for herself. This lovely lady typically has not kept her appearance up because she is too busy giving to others in need. The loved ones are always surprised when the selected lady appears with fashionable clothes,...

Dogs, Lucy, poodle Carriage Trade Dog Biscuits February 26, 2014

A funny thing happened on my way home from work one day. I stopped into Carriage Trade Bakery at 1654 Elmwood Avenue and picked myself up a delicious cut out cookie. I noticed the dog biscuits and picked up a couple of those too. When I got home, just a couple minutes later, we were...

Dogs, poodle Frozen February 17, 2014

    Disney sure picked the perfect winter to release the movie Frozen. Just like Arendelle in the movie, Buffalo and many other Great Lake and East Coast cities have been in deep, deep, deep, deep snow. Buffalo got nearly 43 inches of snow in January 2014, but this month we expect less since the...

Dogs, Lucy, Traditions Buffalo Groundhog February 5, 2014

Uncategorized 4 Sports Patty February 2, 2014

I always enjoy having dinner and meeting people out. Recently at the Catholic Diocese dinner, I ran into Patty Blake. I use to run into her when our sons were in high school together. We got to talking, and more talking because I am really good at talking! I learned that she was a super...

Uncategorized Remembering Charlotte January 25, 2014

On this cold and snowy January day, I was struck by the amount of strangers on our street running in and out of 46 Clarendon Place. A beautiful center entrance green colonial. A house that was always discreetly quiet. Charlotte lived there her whole life with her mother. I knew very little about her. She...