Fishing with Sak Narwal

One of my favorite pictures of my dearly departed Dad is a silhouette of him in his rowboat with my oldest daughter when she was young, fishing at dusk (see photo after this post). This was one of his favorite activities for the absolute peace of it, as well as the challenge of catching fish. Sak Narwal, a well known and respected fisherman, would likely agree with my Dad’s feelings about fishing.

As a fishing enthusiast and self-proclaimed ichthyologist (i.e., one who studies fish and their habitat), Sak Narwal enjoys going on fishing trips in various places across the country when he is able to get away from his job as President and CEO of Omicron Technologies. However, his expertise in technology has enabled him to have more knowledge than the average fisherman about the most effective and successful fishing rods, reels, and lures.

While Sak Narwal does enjoy fish dinners on occasion, he is more apt to catch and then release fish. He simply enjoys the sport for its relaxing quality, as well as the beauty of his surroundings…just like my Dad!

Catch a Smart Taxi with Amos Tamam

Taxi cabs are a mainstay in most cities and are even seeing resurgence in smaller towns, as people seek better ways to commute, in order to decrease the impact on the environment. If you do choose to hail a taxi, you may be fortunate enough to ride in a “smart” taxi, thanks to technology designed and developed by Amos Tamam, an electrical engineer from Israel.

As a passenger or a taxi cab driver, you may desire to carry less cash – or no cash – for safety’s sake, as well as perhaps the fact that using your debit or credit card has become a way of life. Amos Tamam recognized the need for increased safety, along with convenience and efficiency, for passengers and drivers alike. Thus, he created a unique passenger payment and information technology system that allows taxi cab drivers and passengers to use credit cards for payments.

Amos Tamam is now the CEO of Verifone Transportation Systems (VTS), a division of industry-leading Verifone Corporation. He continues to maintain his reputation as an innovator in the taxi industry, making traveling safer for passengers and drivers alike.

Remodeling Your Home with K-Designers

So you can’t afford to buy a new home – well, how about remodeling your current home with the help of K-Designers? If you live in the western half of the USA, there is a good chance that one of their 11 locations can provide the service of giving you “a new home at your old address” as they say in their slogan.

At a time when scammers seem to be at an all-time high in number and activity, due to the vulnerability of homeowners, K-Designers are that shining beacon in the darkness. They offer superior quality materials, workmanship, and their WORD as a guarantee – something rather unheard of these days- as they maintain the unique policy that you don’t pay for the work until it is done AND you are 100% satisfied!

While some builders and remodelers are the ‘fly by night’ variety, K-Designers
maintain a professional high profile. They provide all the info and details you need to verify that they are who they say they are, with the credentials and experience to back it up!

Cooking Fascinating Meals with Wangethi Mwangi

You would think that being a journalist and editorial director of a large media company would keep someone busy enough … but in addition to those roles, Wangethi Mwangi also specializes in cooking up fantastic Kenyan food! Yes, in addition to mastering the written word, it seems that Mwangi has also mastered fine cooking with healthy ingredients – no fast food served!

If you appreciate the time and effort required to produce a savory, nutritious meal, then you will certainly want to explore some of the recipes and dishes which Wangethi Mwangi has to offer. From Kenyan Vermicelli Bread to Tanzanian Chicken to Oysters Mombasa – the names alone are enough to make you drool!

You don’t even have to be familiar with Kenyan cooking to appreciate that Wangethi Mwangi knows his way around a kitchen. Vegetables, lean meat and poultry, grains – they’re all good and the right combinations blended with the appropriate spices and seasonings … mmmm, mmmm, good! Hey, it’s a new season – so why not try some new meals?

Grilling for Fathers Day

Yes, Father’s Day – the perennial grilling and BBQ day around the country … depending on where you live, that is! But whether you are home where you can enjoy outdoor cooking on your deck or patio – or attending a NASCAR or motorcycle race – there are Twin Eagles Grills to suit your needs for a great barbeque!

Nothing seems to bring families together the way food does – particularly for special occasions, like honoring Dad – and outdoor gas grills simplify the task of cooking up a BBQ feast fit for the ‘king’ of your home on Father’s Day weekend.

You will find nothing but high quality cooking grills among the wide variety of stainless steel Twin Eagles Barbeque Grills. One of the best features of these grills is that they are made in the USA, by American craftsman; therefore, you can be proud to buy American and own an American gas grill.

So if you plan to be home on June 21st, gather your family – perhaps make plans to get together with other friends and family members – kick off the summer with a great barbecue on Father’s Day – which happens to be the official first day of summer!

OR … perhaps you have a road trip planned around Father’s Day weekend. Whether you are a NASCAR fan heading for Sonoma, California, or a motorcycle rider or enthusiast making the annual pilgrimage to Weirs Beach and Loudon, New Hampshire, chances are you will spot a Twin Eagles Grill at a restaurant when you stop to eat or at the hotel where you plan to stay.

This is because the beautiful stainless steel grills are mainstays both in traditional restaurant and hotel kitchens, as well as serving the important function of seasonal outdoor kitchens. Of course, if you are fortunate enough to live in a climate conducive to being outdoors year-round … just think of all the great grilling you can do!

Introducing Braden Power of Power Properties

If you live in the Dallas area of Texas – or are thinking about moving there – and are considering a change in your physical surroundings, then you are in luck. Braden Power, developer/owner of Power Properties, likely has just the place for you!

The “Power” in Power Properties is not just the last name of the owner – it also represents his commitment to clients as well as an attribute of the properties he offers. He is dedicated to “providing high value living space in dynamic community settings.“

With over 13 years of business experience in the East Dallas Business and Residential Community, Power Properties offers quality customer service and high-end amenities, plus a unique ‘apartment selector’ search engine. In addition, a beautiful photo gallery option on his site allows you the opportunity to view properties of interest – inside and out – online, in the privacy of your own home.

YMT Vacations

May has just begun, but it’s not too early to start thinking about planning your summer vacation! After all, Memorial Day weekend is traditionally known as the launch into the summer season.

I discovered this forum where people have discussed an agency called Your Man Tours which sounded intriguing, so I had to do a little more research.

It turns out that Your Man Tours, more commonly known as simply YMT, has been around since 1967 and offers discount vacation packages to overseas locations, as well as American destinations.

Additional sites offered more details regarding discount packages for Caribbean cruises, sight-seeing in Alaska and Hawaii, and numerous other locations.

It seems that Your Man Tours and their discount vacation packages may be the answer to still being able to take a vacation even during a recession!

United American Insurance Company

If you, your spouse, or anyone else you know is unemployed, you are well aware that the potential loss of insurance is a big deal!

That is what we are going through right now, since my husband has been unemployed for over two months, due to his shop shutting down. While he was working, we had excellent health coverage, and now it’s either COBRA or find an affordable alternative, especially since we aren’t getting any YOUNGER.

One company I have found online is United American Insurance Company, which has been in business since 1947 and has offered Medicare supplemental insurance since 1966. Not only that – it appears that United American Insurance Company also offers affordable life and health insurance for the entire family.

Even more good news is that in the midst of rising unemployment rates, United American Insurance Company is actually HIRING right now!

So if you need insurance and/or a sales job, you may want to check them out.

~~Mother’s Day~~

Don’t panic, but Mother’s Day is almost here! Yes, it’s true – look at the calendar and you will see that NEXT weekend, May 10th, is Mother’s Day.

Quick! What is the first thing that comes to mind? Yes, you are right – you better plan to send your dear Mom some beautiful Mothers day flowers! You know she loves them – their beauty and fragrance reminds her of how sweet YOU are to remember her on her special day!

Not sure where to get the best flowers? Never fear, 1800flowers.com is here, right online, making it convenient for you to order cheap flowers – no, this does not mean the flowers are of poor quality – it means the 1800flowers coupon will allow you to purchase gorgeous flowers at an inexpensive price!

I know – I have ordered from them before and I always hear from the recipients about how beautiful the flowers are and such a wonderful surprise.

So plan ahead – check out the enormous variety of beautiful flowers offered at 1800flowers.com and schedule a special delivery for your very special MOM for this upcoming Mother’s Day!

Roses in beautiful vase

**MAY Already!**

OH MY – I can’t believe it!!!

Where does the time go? I have certainly been neglecting this blog – not by choice, though… just WAY too busy!!

The GOOD news is that my WAH jobs have increased and it is just SO neat to be able to have an abundance of work I can do from the comfort of my own home office/studio.

I have several writing jobs, as well as my quilting business, which is also growing in spite of the economy.

My dear hubby became unemployed at the end of February when his shop closed – after 20+ years in the metal fab/welding business and never being unemployed …it\’s pretty rough on him!

But God bless him, my darling hubby decided to GO TO COLLEGE for the first time in his life – he went directly into his career from high school and never went to college – so now that he has TIME and MOTIVATION, he made the decision. He is now enrolled with University of Phoenix and will start classes on Monday, May 4th – starting with an associate degree in Internet Technology/Support.

I’m so proud of him!!