Who knew such fashion could be found in the Minneapolis Humphrey Airport Terminal, and less than 12 hours after the Oscars no less! Didn’t catch the dress Charlize Theron wore to the Oscars, check out the real deal here.
Author: Jacky Hackett
Exception to the Rule
I know, I know, don’t blog about what you ate for lunch. No one cares. There is an exception to every rule and I feel compelled to blog about this lunch. It was that good. But hey, if you really don’t care what I ate for lunch then read no further. Early Sunday morning I…
Ahead of the Beer Trend
My dad enjoying an ice cold Schlitz, long before the hipsters made it cool. Did you know Schlitz became the top selling brew after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 wiped out the competition?
Devil’s in the Details
One of the major challenges I face in my software development role is managing scope creep. Granted this is not a unique challenge to software development, all projects face this issue. Though, I think with software it is magnified because you deal with if from both sides, the client and the development. The clients outlook…
Perspective
Time to myself is a rare commodity. I am night-owl, it guarantees me time. This wins over sleep. I also take advantage of my commute time and use it in my favor. My morning commute is a bit crazy; I get the kids packed in the car, drive to one destination for the first drop-off,…
Cupcakes Jump the Shark
We had a progressive dinner on the block this weekend. In Winter we rarely see the neighbors, unless maybe we drive past them in the alley, so it was really fun to spend the evening with everyone. We all met up at one house for appetizers. Tons of great food, chicken satay with peanut sauce…
Marketing WIN, Parenting FAIL
9 year-old: I hate people that kill pigs! Mom: Um, those people are farmers. 9 year-old: Oh. Dad: Yea, that is how we get our pork and other meat. I mean where do you think we get beef for cheeseburgers? 9 year-old: Cows. 3 year-old: No! Cheeseburgers come from McDonald’s!
o brother
o brother This was taken a year ago. Fun to look back at old pictures. The little one still wears and fits in those clothes. He wore that hat last night as a matter of fact. Kid needs to grow!
In Defense of My Food Budget
Reading In Defense of Food gave me a new perspective on the food portion of my budget. Well it gave me a new perspective on a lot of things, the politics behind the food we eat, the real cost of cheap food, eating healthy. In general I battle with the grocery portion of our budget…
Tools For Success
As I have mentioned, getting fit this year is one of my top goals. A few finds that have been my key tools for success are Jennie-O extra lean turkey and sandwich thins. They are both tasty, filling. and low in calories. The sandwich thins are great for breakfast as toast or to complete an…