Category Archives: Slightly Off Topic

A Seafood Fest at Morimoto’s and Real Steel – Not bad…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Not bad at all… My husband and I went to Morimoto’s last night, yes, the Iron Chef’s place, for cocktails and appetizers.  Recently, we’ve decided that sharing several appetizers is way more fun than ordering full entrees. We shared a … Continue reading →

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Life in Pictures and love everlasting.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Julia Barrett

A birthday poem from my friend, Scottish friend, Tom: There once was girl from Iowa Who set off in search of the Kiowa She travelled far and wide    Across the great plains in search of her Dreams Note pad … Continue reading →

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My Week With Marilyn..

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Julia Barrett

My daughter says, “Perhaps icons should die young. That way they can remain forever beautiful.” Me, “You mean like Marilyn and Princess Diana?” My daughter, “Yes.” Me, “I don’t know that the icons would agree with you, but I know … Continue reading →

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Oh no you don’t…

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Julia Barrett

You are not taking away my ketchup.  Has anyone else been paying attention to the overtly schizophrenic nutrition advice flooding the media? Eat chocolate, it’s super healthy, but don’t eat sugar.  Cuz, uh, yeah, I could really go for a … Continue reading →

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I read something remarkable yesterday -

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Julia Barrett

and succinct.  The topic was marketing – as you know, I do read a lot, and I recently posted an article on marketing by Jaye Manus.  But yesterday I read something so interesting on the subject and so to the … Continue reading →

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