What makes a person live as if they were dying?

There’s a country-western song about what happens to some people when they’re diagnosed with a terminal illness; the chorus is “…live like you’re dying…” Good advice; Why don’t more people do that? Living as if you are dying means that you take every opportunity to enjoy life and live it fully. at the time. It doesn’t mean you plan carefully […]

Do not hang! How CIOs can add value

So at a high level, we all know that a CIO can add value to the way a business is run. We know that by managing the IT department and motivating IT staff, the CIO can keep the email system and network running. However, that is not good enough. How can the CIO really transform the business? What does he/she […]

The importance of good home insurance

The number one killer of Americans is heart disease; heart disease is caused by stress, and in Phoenix, Arizona, one of the main sources of stress is money. In fact, today’s economic times mean stress is running high in almost every home. Insurance that is strong, reliable and affordable has never been more necessary. Home insurance is urgently needed to […]

The first watch is first class

First Watch Restaurant began serving breakfast and lunch in 1983 from 7 am to 2:30 pm and is privately owned and franchised. In 2015 there were 153 franchised restaurants in 18 states. This past weekend my husband and I met our family for breakfast at First Watch at 9am in Newport News, VA. It was our fifth time at First […]

Where is the world’s largest neon sign?

Where is this giant sign? It’s right where it should be. There’s only one logical place in this country where he could be. No, it’s not in New York City. A neon sign of this size needs a lot of space. You also have to advertise somewhere that’s popular enough that this gigantic billboard can pay for itself. That means […]

La Fortuna, Costa Rica – Home to the Constantly Active Arenal Volcano and a 230 Foot Waterfall

The Costa Rica “WOW” factor is in full swing in the La Fortuna area. Located 90 kilometers northwest of San José in the province of Alejuela on the border with the province of Guanacaste, La Fortuna is a literal tourist mecca that features; Arenal National Park, home to the “constantly active” Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, Costa Rica’s largest body of […]

North Florida Hospitality

Interested in taking a trip to Florida? Consider North Florida for Your Next Vacation destiny. Although most of Florida’s most famous attractions are located in the south, the northern part of the state, stretching from Pensacola to Jacksonville, offers travelers have much of what they expect from Florida with a touch of southern charm. The area surrounding the bustling metropolis […]