More Good News Happened This Week. Here's Proof.

Inspired by last week's outpouring of awesomeness, I have to share more of the wonderful things you experienced this week.  From a marriage to weight loss to kicking cancer's ass, you had a great week.   Mark Elfenbein ‏  my son is getting married this weekend Gina!! OY VEY! And I'm going to Vefas to watch and cover Mayweather/Guerrero fight! (YAY, Elf!) Mark...

Good News Happens. Here is Proof.

From the tragedy in Boston to the awful explosion in West, TX, it has been one story after another dominating the headlines, the conversation in the lines at Starbucks and more this week. But in a week that wreaked havoc on our emotions, good things happened.  I asked you to share some good news and, friends, you didn't disappoint.  Just read what an awesome week you had. ...

What To Do In Chicago

The Cubs.  The Rangers.  Wrigley Field. Just typing those words makes me feel better.  In the wake of Monday's events in Boston, a sense of ceremony and the opportunity to take the mind off enormous tragedy is comforting.  The thought of travel, sports and American traditions does that for me.  I hope this can be just a brief respite for you, as well. The Rangers begin...

Food As Medicine? It's Definitely a Form of Prevention.

"Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food." -Hippocrates. From acai to mangosteen you have probably seen superfood claims.  The LA Times had an interesting examination in the theory of food as medicine recentl...

Why Quality Counts: A Lesson From a Louis Vuitton Tote

"In this world, you get what you pay for." Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle  "Cheap is cheap." Inez's mother, "Midnight in Paris" You get the idea.  I am a believer in investment purchases but I hate paying the full retail price for them.  Whether it be a better price on a Gucci bamboo shopper tote, Louboutins for less or Prada for pennies, I've blogged about my love of discounted...

Inspired by the Rangers Road Trip to Seattle? Here are Great Places to Eat, Stay, Play and More!

It is one of the most beautiful, delectable and exciting U.S. cities you can visit.  If you have the chance to visit Seattle, do it.  It's a trip you will always recall fondly.  Plus, if you're a Gen-X Pearl Jam lover like me, it will help you re-live your early 90's grunge spirit. View of Pike Place from Matt's in the Market I have been there twice for Rangers baseball coverage,...

Where to Eat and Drink in San Antonio

Mavs/Spurs Circa 2010 I always seem to be in San Antonio for one reason or another: a Mavs/Spurs playoff series, Cowboys training camp or, most recently, Rangers spring training.  I have spent the better portion of a decade visiting the Alamo City at least once a year. With Rangers third base coach Gary Pettis at the Alamodome Eating well on the road is a sport, won at which I've...

A Delicious Baked Apple Dessert in a Snap

Actually, it's faster than a snap.  This apple dessert recipe took about seven minutes from conception to completion. After the delicious (really!) kale, lentil and sweet potato soup I made for the main course, I wanted something sweet but not a sugar overload. We had a bunch of apples in the house, so I pulled this recipe out of my you-know-where.  It turned out to be a winner....

Gina's Delicious Kale, Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Will she like it?  While looking for easy ways to use some vegetables I had on hand, I found a recipe for kale, lentil and sweet potato soup on the blog Eat Live Run.  While her version is great, I have formulated my own adaptation that I think is fabulous. Gina's Kale, Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup 1/2 cup red lentils 10 diced baby carrots, peeled and small diced 3/4 large onion,...

So You Want to Work in Sports? Here’s a Day in the Life of Your Dream Job

I am asked some form of the following questions almost every day: “What’s it like being a sports anchor and reporter? “  Fun but hard. “How did you get into this business? “  Read this. “Have you always wanted to do this? “ Yes.  This and more. But more and more, the individuals who want to enter the sports media world think we spend our days cheering at games, chugging champagne...